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AirPods Max vs Sony WH-1000XM5

Owners prefer the AirPods Max by 8 points.

Based on 67 AirPods Max owners and 33 Sony WH-1000XM5 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-1000XM56133 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-1000XM5
Sound64%89%
Price & value29%100%
Comfort & size69%50%
Noise cancelling56%50%
Build & durability0%11%
Battery & charging43%50%
Connectivity25%50%
Controls & input67%0%

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-1000XM5

Owners like

Sound, Noise cancelling, Price & value

Owners complain about

Build & durability, Noise cancelling, Controls & input, Customer support

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