AirPods Max vs Sony XM6 - Over-ear headphones shootout

Announced on May 15, Sony's WH-1000XM6 are premium over-ear headphones with ANC, which improves upon its predecessor. Here's how they compare to Apple's AirPods Max.AirPods Max [left], Sony WH-1000XM6 [right]The premium headphone market has a few companies at the top, and Sony is one of them. Its headphone heritage is extensive, with its XM4 offering good quality at a price $200 cheaper than the AirPods Max.The Sony WH-1000XM5 were a revision that more directly competed with the AirPods Max, and was very well received in 2022. Now, Sony has continued the line with the WH-1000XM6, this time boasting highly improved active noise cancellation. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

May 16, 2025 - 13:15
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AirPods Max vs Sony XM6 - Over-ear headphones shootout
Announced on May 15, Sony's WH-1000XM6 are premium over-ear headphones with ANC, which improves upon its predecessor. Here's how they compare to Apple's AirPods Max.

Two pairs of over-ear headphones, one dark gray and one light gray, placed against a gradient pink-to-green grid background.
AirPods Max [left], Sony WH-1000XM6 [right]

The premium headphone market has a few companies at the top, and Sony is one of them. Its headphone heritage is extensive, with its XM4 offering good quality at a price $200 cheaper than the AirPods Max.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 were a revision that more directly competed with the AirPods Max, and was very well received in 2022. Now, Sony has continued the line with the WH-1000XM6, this time boasting highly improved active noise cancellation.


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