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Apple AirPods Max 2 vs Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION WH-1000XX

What AirPods Max 2 does better (0) and where 1000X THE COLLEXION WH-1000XX wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Max 2
Apple · 2026AirPods Max 2
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ $500
vs
Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION WH-1000XX
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $530
Higher score
8.7Noise control & calls7.8
2.2Battery3.6

Why is AirPods Max 2 better than 1000X THE COLLEXION WH-1000XX?

AirPods Max 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is 1000X THE COLLEXION WH-1000XX better than AirPods Max 2?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 32 h+60%
  2. Weight386 g vs 320 g+21%
  3. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—30 mm
Lowest frequency—4 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—48 Ω
Sensitivity—103 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones9—
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h32 h
Battery life with ANC20 h—
Charging time—3.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Weight386 g320 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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