Apple AirPods Max Max
Apple
26 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony
95 Overall Score
Scores
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Fitness
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Max | Sony WF-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | — | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 8.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 3 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony Headphone Connect App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max Max
- Strong anc (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Below average comfort (2th percentile)2th %ile
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average mic (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM5
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 37 specs.