The Sonys can be used as wired headphones, whereas the Apples cannot. Other things worth noting: the Sonys charge via USB-C while the Apples use Lightning.
SONY XM5 VS AIRPODS MAX ANDROID
Most of which work with iOS and Android devices (only LDAC support is limited to Android devices). The Sony WH-1000XM5 are loaded with advanced features including Adaptive Sound Control, Speak-to-Chat and support for Sony's 360 Reality Audio format. The effect is truly stunning, but you'll need an iPhone or iPad to experience it. One of the AirPods Max's USPs is their support for spatial audio, which provides a virtual surround sound experience from 5.1, 7.1 and even Dolby Atmos content.
SONY XM5 VS AIRPODS MAX DRIVERS
In terms of acoustic engineering, the Sonys sport all-new 30mm carbon fibre drivers that have been specially made to be lightweight and yet extremely rigid, whereas the Apples have 40mm drivers that are said to maintain total harmonic distortion of "less than one per cent across the entire audible range". This enables the upmarket cans to make 200 adjustments per second to optimise noise-cancelling effectiveness. Not to be outdone, the AirPods Max boast an Apple H1 chip in each ear cup. The Sony WH-1000XM5 boast Sony's DSEE Extreme engine, which does a fabulous job of upscaling compressed music tracks to near hi-res quality. **Winner: Apple AirPods Max** Sony WH-1000XM5 vs AirPods Max: battery life Sony XM5 buyers are limited to just two, rather sober, finishes (black, silver). If style is important to you, you'll be pleased to hear that the Apple AirPods Max are available in five colours (Space Grey, Silver, Pink, Green, Sky Blue). The latter is an elegant solution, although it is a little too easy to knock when adjusting the headphones.
Instead, it uses physical controls: a button for switching between noise-cancelling modes and a volume dial inspired by the digital crown of the Apple Watch. It all works a treat.Īpple meanwhile has resisted the urge to integrate touch controls into the design of the AirPods Max. You can tap and swipe to play/pause, adjust the volume and skip to the next track. Like the XM4, the Sony WH-1000XM5 are controlled using touch gestures on the surface of the right ear cup. But, such is the effectiveness of the weight-distributing design, they don’t feel heavy on the head.
At 385g, they weigh 135g more than the Sonys.
Between the cups and your head are memory-foam cushions that easily surround even the largest ears, creating a very effective seal.Īpple's extroverted styling may not be to everyone’s tastes, but hand someone a pair of AirPods Max and they will have no trouble believing that they cost a lot more than the Sony XM5.Īpple's use of premium materials means that the AirPods Max are significantly heavier than many wireless headphones. That said, the Sonys look and feel almost cheap compared with the (much pricier) Apple AirPods Max, which boast pristinely machined, single-piece anodised aluminium ear cups connected by a stainless-steel headband. We can't fault their precision or comfort. Their radical revamp incorporates a "noiseless design" (old joints and hinges have been removed to create a seamless look) and eco-friendly plastic formed from recycled car parts. The Sony WH-1000XM5 are very different to their predecessors, the multi-Award-winning WH-1000XM4.
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