Sony WF-1000XM5vsApple AirPods Max (USB-C)

Sony WF-1000XM5

Sony

WF-1000XM5

4.3/10
4.3/10

$279

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🏆 WINNER
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)

Apple

AirPods Max (USB-C)

5.8/10
5.8/10

$549

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📊 Score Breakdown

Sony WF-1000XM5CategoryApple AirPods Max (USB-C)
10.0
💰Price
0.0
0.0
Sound Quality
10.0
0.0
🔋Battery Life
10.0
5.0
Noise Cancellation
5.0
10.0
📺Audio Features
0.0
5.0
📷Water Resistance
5.0

📋 Side-by-Side Specs

SpecSony WF-1000XM5Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)🏆
TypeIn-earOver-ear
Driver TypeDynamicDynamic
Driver Size8.4mm40mm
Frequency Response20 Hz - 40,000 Hz
ANCtruetrue
Transparency ModeYes (Speak-to-Chat, Quick Attention)Yes (Transparency Mode)
EQ AppSony Headphones ConnectApple Settings (Personalized Spatial Audio)
Touch ControlsYes (touch panel)Yes (Digital Crown, button)
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant, AlexaSiri
Battery Life8hrs20hrs
Case Battery24hrs
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3SBC, AAC
Multipointtruefalse
Water ResistanceIPX4IPX4
FoldableNo
Weight5.9g385g
ColorsBlack, Platinum Silver, Midnight BlueMidnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange
Price279$549$

Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — FAQ

Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Apple AirPods Max (USB-C): which is better?

Sony WF-1000XM5 scores 2.9/10 vs Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)'s 2.3/10. Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) wins overall based on our scoring.

Is Sony WF-1000XM5 better than Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)?

No, Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) scores higher (2.3 vs 2.9).

Which is cheaper, Sony WF-1000XM5 or Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)?

Sony WF-1000XM5 is cheaper at $279 vs $549 for the Apple AirPods Max (USB-C).