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AirPods Max vs Sony WH-1000XM4

Owners prefer the Sony WH-1000XM4 by 11 points.

Based on 67 AirPods Max owners and 47 Sony WH-1000XM4 owners. Each score is the share of credible owners who recommend it. How we score

AirPods MaxAirPods Max6967 owner reviews · high confidence
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Sony WH-1000XM48047 owner reviews · medium confidence
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Head to head, by what owners say

Share of owners who mention each aspect positively.

AspectAirPods MaxSony WH-1000XM4
Sound64%58%
Price & value29%75%
Comfort & size69%50%
Noise cancelling56%100%
Battery & charging43%100%
Build & durability0%0%
Software & AI20%0%
Connectivity25%67%

AirPods Max

Owners like

Sound, Comfort & size, Noise cancelling, Controls & input

Owners complain about

Price & value, Sound, Build & durability, Comfort & size

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Sony WH-1000XM4

Owners like

Noise cancelling, Sound, Price & value, Comfort & size

Owners complain about

Sound, Comfort & size, Build & durability, Software & AI

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