Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones vs Apple AirPods Max

General

BrandSonyApple
ModelWH-1000XM5Airpods Max 2
DesignHeadphoneHeadphone
TypeOver the EarOver the Ear
ConnectivityWirelessWireless

Design and Body

Dimensions168.6 x 187.3 x 83.4 mm
Weight250 g386.2 g

Features

BluetoothYes, 5.2Yes, 5.0
Bluetooth Range10 m
USBYesYes
MicrophoneYes, 4 mic per EarcupYes
Voice AssistantYes, Alexa/Ok GoogleYes
Water ResistantYesYes
MonauralYes
ControlsTouch SensorDigital Crown Control & Sensor Control
Switch between Call and MusicYesYes
Additional FeaturesAuto NC Optimiser, Ambient Sound, Multipoint Connection, Multi Noise Sensor TechnologyType-C Charging Port, Apple H1 headphone chip, Spatial Audio, Transparency mode, Optical Sensor, Position Sensor, Case-detect Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope (Left Earcup)

Sound Features

Deep BassYesYes
Impedance48 ohm
Sensitivity102 dB (1 kHz) / mW
Frequency Response4 Hz (Min) - 40 kHz (Max)
Driver Unit30 mm
Driver TypeDynamic
Noise ReductionAuto Noise Cancellation Optimizer
Active Noise CancellationYesYes, Pro-level ANC with Transparency mode
Other FeaturesAudio Format - SBC, AAC, LDAC, Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Spatial Sound PersonalizerPersonalised Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking

Extra

Sales Package1 U Headphone, USB Cable, Carrying Case, 3.5mm Aux CableAirPods Max (USB‑C) Headphone, Smart Case, USB-C Charge Cable, Documentation
Inline RemoteYesYes
Magnet TypeNeodymium Magnet
Other ControlsTurn 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 Siri
OtherFind your headphones with Fast Pair

Power Features

Battery5 min Charge= 1.5 hrs Listening Time
Battery Life40 hours (ANC Off)
30 hours (ANC On)
20 hours (ANC Off)
Charging Time3.5 hours

Warranty

Warranty1 year1 year
Warranty TypeManufacturerManufacturer
Covered in WarrantyManufacturing DefectManufacturing Defect
Not Covered in WarrantyPhysical DamagePhysical Damage

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