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AirPods Max vs Sony WH-1000XM6

Owners prefer the AirPods Max by 5 points.

Based on 116 AirPods Max owners and 36 Sony WH-1000XM6 owners. Each score is the share of credible owners who recommend it. How we score

AirPods MaxAirPods Max70116 owner reviews · high confidence
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Sony WH-1000XM66536 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-1000XM6
Sound78%81%
Price & value57%70%
Battery & charging59%100%
Build & durability43%0%
Noise cancelling82%71%
Software & AI29%50%
Connectivity40%0%
Controls & input60%50%

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

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Sony WH-1000XM6

Owners like

Sound, Price & value, Noise cancelling, Battery & charging

Owners complain about

Build & durability, Connectivity

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