Apple AirPods Max Wireless Headphones vs Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Headphones

General

BrandAppleSony
ModelAirpod MaxWH-1000XM6
DesignHeadphoneHeadphone
TypeOver the EarOver the Ear
ConnectivityWirelessWireless, Wired

Design and Body

Dimensions168.6 x 187.3 x 83.4 mm
Weight384.8 g254 g
Cord Length1.2 m
Cord TypeSingle-Sided Detachable Cord Type, Gold-Plated L-Shaped Stereo Mini Plug
FoldableYes

Features

BluetoothYes, 5.0Yes, 5.3
Bluetooth Range10 m10 m
USBYesYes
MicrophoneYesYes, 12 Adaptive mic
Voice AssistantYesYes, Hey Google, Siri
Water ResistantYes
MonauralYes
ControlsSensor Control and Digital CrownIntuitive Control, Tactile Buttons, Responsive Touch Panel, Head Gestures, Uniquely Shaped Power and NC/AMB Buttons
Music ControlsVolume +/-, Play Music, Instant Pause / Instant Play, Headphones Can Detect When You’re Speaking and Pause the Music
Call ControlsMute Mic, Receive, Decline
Switch between Call and MusicYesYes
Additional FeaturesLighting Charging, Apple H1 headphone chip, Spatial Audio, Transparency mode, Optical Sensor, Position Sensor, Case-detect Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope (Left Earcup)Multipoint Connectivity, Wide Asymmetrical Headband With Synthetic Leather, Stepless Slider and Seamless Swivel, Adjustable Headband With Padded Ear Cushions, Adaptive NC Optimizer, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Magnetic Case, Hi-Res Audio, LDAC, Game EQ Setting, Auto Ambient Sound Mode, Quick Attention, Closed Headphone Type, Passive Operation, Carbon Fiber Dome, Edge-AI and DSEE Extreme Upscale Compressed Music, Six-Microphone AI-Based Beamforming System, Personalize EQ Settings With the Sony Sound Connect App, Head Tracking Function, Speak-to-Chat, Quick Access, Scene-Based Listening, Adaptive Sound Control, Indicator Light, Auracast, Auto-Switching, Swift Pair, Fast Pair

Sound Features

Deep BassYesYes
Impedance48 ohm
Sensitivity103 dB/mW (When Connecting via the Headphone Cable With the Unit Turned On), 102 dB/mW (When Connecting via the Headphone Cable With the Unit Turned Off)
Frequency Response20 Hz (Min) - 20 kHz (Max)4 Hz (Min) - 40 kHz (Max)
Driver Unit30 mm
Driver TypeApple-Designed Dynamic Driver
Noise ReductionHD Noise Canceling Processor QN3, Wind Noise Reduction
Active Noise CancellationYesYes, Adaptive NC Optimizer
Other FeaturesPersonalized Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head TrackingHigh-Resolution Audio

Extra

Sales Package1 U Headphone, Smart Case, Lightning to USB-C Cable, Documentation1 U Headphones, Magnetic Lock Carrying Case, Headphone Cable (Approx. 1.2m), USB Charging Cable, User Manual
Inline RemoteYesYes
Magnet TypeNeodymium
Other ControlsDigital Crown Control- Turn for Volume Control, Press Once to Play, Pause or Answer a Phone Call, Press Twice to Skip Forward, Press Three Times to Skip Back, Press and Hold for SiriSony Sound Connect App Compatible, 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer App
OtherSBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 Supported Audio Format(s), SCMS-T Supported Content Protection, 20 Hz-20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz Sampling) 20 Hz-40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz Sampling 990 kbps) Frequency Response (Bluetooth Communication)

Power Features

Battery5 min Charge= 1.5 hrs Listening Time3 Min Charge = 3 Hours of Playtime, Lithium Battery
Battery Life20 hours (ANC On)40 hours (ANC Off)
30 hours (ANC On)

Warranty

Warranty1 year
Warranty TypeManufacturer
Covered in WarrantyManufacturing Defect
Not Covered in WarrantyPhysical Damage

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