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Apple AirPods Max 2024 vs Sony WH-1000X THE COLLEXION

What AirPods Max 2024 does better (1) and where WH-1000X THE COLLEXION wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Max 2024
Apple · 2024AirPods Max 2024
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $430
vs
Sony WH-1000X THE COLLEXION
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $540
Higher score
9.8Noise control & calls6.9
2.6Battery2.9

Why is AirPods Max 2024 better than WH-1000X THE COLLEXION?

  1. Driver size40 mm vs 30 mm+33%

Why is WH-1000X THE COLLEXION better than AirPods Max 2024?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 24 h+20%
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm30 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 mode—Yes
Microphones9—
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h24 h
Battery life with ANC20 h—
Charging time—3.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1,5 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
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 / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Weight—320 g
FoldableYes—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
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