Sony WH-1000XM4vsApple AirPods Max (USB-C)

🏆 WINNER
Sony WH-1000XM4

Sony

WH-1000XM4

7.5/10
7.5/10

$249

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Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)

Apple

AirPods Max (USB-C)

2.5/10
2.5/10

$549

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📊 Score Breakdown

Sony WH-1000XM4CategoryApple AirPods Max (USB-C)
10.0
💰Price
0.0
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
10.0
🔋Battery Life
0.0
5.0
Noise Cancellation
5.0
10.0
📺Audio Features
0.0
5.0
📷Water Resistance
5.0

📋 Side-by-Side Specs

SpecSony WH-1000XM4🏆Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Driver TypeDynamicDynamic
Driver Size40mm40mm
Frequency Response4 Hz - 40,000 Hz
Impedance47 Ohm
Sensitivity104.5 dB/mW
ANCtruetrue
Transparency ModeYes (Ambient Sound Mode)Yes (Transparency Mode)
EQ AppSony Headphones ConnectApple Settings (Personalized Spatial Audio)
Touch ControlsYes (touch panel right ear cup)Yes (Digital Crown, button)
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant, AlexaSiri
Battery Life30hrs20hrs
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HDSBC, AAC
Multipointtruefalse
Water ResistanceIPX4
FoldableYesNo
Weight254g385g
ColorsBlack, Silver, Midnight BlueMidnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange
Price249$549$

Sony WH-1000XM4 vs Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — FAQ

Sony WH-1000XM4 vs Apple AirPods Max (USB-C): which is better?

Sony WH-1000XM4 scores 4.6/10 vs Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)'s 2.3/10. Sony WH-1000XM4 wins overall based on our scoring.

Is Sony WH-1000XM4 better than Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)?

Yes, Sony WH-1000XM4 scores higher overall (4.6 vs 2.3).

Which is cheaper, Sony WH-1000XM4 or Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)?

Sony WH-1000XM4 is cheaper at $249 vs $549 for the Apple AirPods Max (USB-C).