Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM4 and Apple AirPods Max. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 25.2 cm | 18.73 cm | |
| Width | 7.7 cm | 16.86 cm | |
| Length | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | - | 8.34 cm | |
| Weight | 520 g | 384.8 g | Apple AirPods Max are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g Case: 134.5 g |
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| Colour | White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | Urethane foam | Memory foam, mesh textile | |
| Headband Material | - | Knit mesh | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, LDAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | Adaptive EQ | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | - | |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium magnet | |
| Features | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising | Apple H1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | 5 | 9 | Apple AirPods Max have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Controls | Volume control, ANC on/off | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable | |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Features | Touch control | On-ear detection | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri | |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, touch sensor | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Max. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours |
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - | |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days |
Limited warranty - 1 year |
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