Apple AirPods Max 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Headphones
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General
| Brand | Apple | Sony |
| Model | Airpods Max 2 | WH-1000XM6 |
| Design | Headphone | Headphone |
| Type | Over the Ear | Over the Ear |
| Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless, Wired |
Design and Body
| Dimensions | 168.6 x 187.3 x 83.4 mm | |
| Weight | 386.2 g | 254 g |
| Cord Length | 1.2 m | |
| Foldable | Yes |
Features
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.3 | Yes, 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 m | |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes, Nine Mic Total, Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation, Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone) | Yes, 12 mics |
| Voice Assistant | Yes, Hey Siri | Yes, Google/Siri |
| Water Resistant | Yes | |
| Monaural | Yes | |
| Controls | Digital Crown Control & Sensor Control | Intuitive Control |
| Switch between Call and Music | Yes | |
| Additional Features | Type-C Charging Port, Apple H2 chip, Conversation Awareness, Optical Sensor, Position Sensor, Case-detect Sensor, Accelerometer, Lossless Audio and ultra‑low latency audio via USB‑C | Multipoint Connectivity, Sony Sound Connect app Controlled, Adjustable Headband With Padded Ear Cushions, Adaptive NC Optimizer, 360 Reality Audio, Magnetic Case, Hi-Res Audio, LDAC, Game EQ Setting, Auto Ambient Sound Mode |
Sound Features
| Deep Bass | Yes | Yes |
| Impedance | 48 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on); 16 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off) | |
| Sensitivity | 103 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 Response | 4 Hz (Min) - 40 kHz (Max) | |
| Driver Unit | 30 mm | |
| Driver Type | Apple-designed Dynamic Driver | |
| Noise Reduction | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3 | |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes, Adaptive NC Optimizer |
| Other Features | Adaptive Audio, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio with Dynamic head tracking, Voice Isolation, Personalized Volume, Adaptive EQ, Custom high-dynamic-range Amplifier, Studio-quality audio recording | High-Resolution Audio, Audio Format (SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3), 360 Reality Audio |
Extra
| Sales Package | AirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C Charge Cable, Documentation | 1 U Headphones, Charging Cable, AUX Cable, User Manual |
| Inline Remote | Yes | |
| Magnet Type | Neodymium | |
| Other Controls | Turn for Volume Control, Press Once to Play/Pause or Answer a Phone Call/Mute/Unmute, Press Twice to Skip Forward or End a call, Press Three Times to Skip Back, Press and Hold for Siri | |
| Other | Live Translation, Automatic Switching, Personalized Engraving, Conversation Awareness |
Power Features
| Battery | 3 min= 3 hour | |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (ANC On) | 40 hours (ANC Off) 30 hours (ANC On) |
Warranty
| Warranty | 1 year, Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
| Covered in Warranty | Manufacturing Defect | Manufacturing Defect |
| Not Covered in Warranty | Physical Damage | Physical Damage |
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