Compatibility: While the Sony can be used with Android devices, iOS, Windows computers, etc.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 are well served: ANC, ambient sound, Hi-Res Audio both wired and wirelessDSEE Extreme and adaptive sound. They also have active noise cancellation, ambient sound mode, and adaptive equalization.

sound technologies: One of the star features of the AirPods Max is the spatial audio with dynamic tracking of the function, a quite striking and interesting feature when used with compatible content.

For its part, the Sony can last up to 40 hours of playback without noise cancellation, around 30 hours with this function active. They go into low-power mode when placed in their case, but it’s not an ideal mechanism.

Drums: AirPods Max last up to 20 hours per charge, but they have a problem: they cannot be turned off.

AirPods Max can also be connected both wirelessly and wired using the Lightning connection, but it’s sold separately. And they are recharged by USB-C, the connector that has been standardized due to its possibilities.

connectivity: The Sony WH-1000XM5 are quite complete in this section, with Bluetooth 5.2 and NFC for wireless connection, but also 3.5mm jack for wired connection.

Apple’s proposal, which is available in several colors, exceeds Sony’s by more than 100 grams, but its mesh headband is very comfortable and they don’t feel heavy even if they are worn for a long time.

Design: Sony has renewed the design of its flagship headphones and now they are more stylish and more similar to AirPods Max.Spotify Tap, Fast Pair, Swift Pair, multipoint connectivity, voice assistants Up to 40 hours without active noise cancellation (up to 32 hours on call without noise cancellation) 3.5 hour charging timeĪctive Noise Cancellation, Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive EQ, Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head TrackingĪctive Noise Cancellation, Ambient Sound Mode, Hi-Res Audio and Wireless Hi-Res Audio, DSEE Extreme, Adaptive Sound Up to 20 hours of playback with active noise cancellation 48 ohms (1 kHz) (connected via headphone cable with power on), 16 ohms (1 kHz) (connected via headphone cable with power off)Ĥ Hz – 40000 Hz (JEITA), 4 Hz – 40000 Hz (active operation), 20 Hz 20000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling) / 20 Hz – 40000 Hz (96 kHz LDAC sampling, 990 kbps)īluetooth 5.2 A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP supported audio formats: SBC, AAC and LDAC USB-C, 3.5mm jack and NFC

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