AirPods Max vs Sony WH-1000XM5
Owners rate these about the same — pick on the details below.
Based on 116 AirPods Max owners and 38 Sony WH-1000XM5 owners. Each score is the share of credible owners who recommend it. How we score
AirPods Max70116 owner reviews · high confidenceCheck price on Amazon
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Sony WH-1000XM57038 owner reviews · medium confidence
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Head to head, by what owners say
Share of owners who mention each aspect positively.
| Aspect | AirPods Max | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 78% | 82% |
| Price & value | 57% | 67% |
| Build & durability | 43% | 10% |
| Comfort & size | 70% | 33% |
| Battery & charging | 59% | 50% |
| Noise cancelling | 82% | 63% |
| Connectivity | 40% | 33% |
| Controls & input | 60% | 0% |
AirPods Max
Owners like
Sound, Comfort & size, Noise cancelling
Owners complain about
Software & AI, Customer support
Owners are split on
Price & value, Battery & charging, Build & durability, Connectivity
Read all 116 owner reviews →Sony WH-1000XM5
Owners like
Sound, Price & value
Owners complain about
Build & durability, Customer support, Comfort & size, Connectivity
Owners are split on
Noise cancelling
Read all 38 owner reviews →