Apple AirPods Max 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM5
Apple AirPods Max 2 ($549) vs Sony WF-1000XM5 ($300) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right over-ear.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple AirPods Max 2 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|
| Price | $549 | $300 |
| Weight | 385g | 6g |
| Battery | 20h | — |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| ANC | Yes | — |
| Weight | 385g | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max 2
- Incredible build
- Lossless wired
- Best-in-class ANC
- Heavy
- No aux included
Sony WF-1000XM5 is the better value at $300. Both are part of our curated over-ear index — tap through to check current pricing.