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Apple AirPods Max vs Sony WH-CH720N

What AirPods Max does better (1) and where WH-CH720N wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Max
Apple · 2021AirPods Max
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $460
vs
Sony WH-CH720N
Sony · 2023WH-CH720N
6.7Score
4 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
8.6Noise control & calls7.9
2.5Battery5.0

Why is AirPods Max better than WH-CH720N?

  1. Driver size40 mm vs 30 mm+33%

Why is WH-CH720N better than AirPods Max?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 50 h2.5×
  2. Weight385 g vs 192 g2×
  3. Battery life with ANC20 h vs 32 h+60%
  4. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-CH720NSony WH-CH720N≈ $656.7
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm30 mm
Lowest frequency—7 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—31 Ω
Sensitivity—108 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones9—
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h50 h
Battery life with ANC20 h32 h
Charging time—3.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1,5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Weight385 g192 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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