Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Apple AirPods Max 2
Sony WH-1000XM6 ($399) vs Apple AirPods Max 2 ($549) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right over-ear.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Apple AirPods Max 2 |
|---|
| Price | $399 | $549 |
| Weight | 250g | 385g |
| ANC | QN3 AI processor | Yes |
| Battery | 30h / 3h quick | 20h |
| Codec | LDAC, aptX, AAC | — |
| Fold | Yes, flat | — |
| Multipoint | 2 devices | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight | — | 385g |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Best-in-class ANC
- 30h battery
- LDAC hi-res audio
- Folds flat for travel
- Multipoint dual connection
- Plastic build feels budget
- No USB audio passthrough
- Ear cups get warm
Apple AirPods Max 2
- Incredible build
- Lossless wired
- Best-in-class ANC
- Heavy
- No aux included
Sony WH-1000XM6 is the better value at $399. Both are part of our curated over-ear index — tap through to check current pricing.