When it comes to controls, I prefer the AirPods Max’s physical buttons over the WH-1000XM5’s touch panels by a mile. By comparison, Sony’s cans are limited to an understated (but still sleek) black or white.
They’re also ripe for customization, with a slew of attractive third-party cover options that let you add your own extra style. I also appreciate that the AirPods Max come in a wider range of colors, including Space Gray, silver, green, pink and the attractive sky blue I’ve been rocking. Apple’s headphones sport a luxurious stainless steel design that makes the plastic WH-1000XM5s look somewhat cheap by comparison - especially since the latter’s matte coating is prone to smudges. Sony WH-1000XM5 versus AirPods Max at a glanceīoth of these headphones look and feel great, but you’re getting your extra money’s worth with the AirPods Max. Apple’s high-end headphones can also be spotted in the wild more than ever these days, and we can understand why you might want to get in on the trend.Īfter testing both the WH-1000XM5 and AirPods Max for weeks, we’re ready to help you decide on the right high-end headphones for your needs. But Sony bumped the price of its new XM5 headphones to $399, and the AirPods Max are almost always discounted down to $499 or less - making the playing field between these two titans more level than ever. The choice between Apple and Sony’s flagship headphones used to be simpler, as last generation’s $349 Sony WH-1000XM4 (our longtime favorites) were a fraction of the price of the great but wildly expensive $549 AirPods Max. That’s certainly the case for anyone choosing between the AirPods Max and the Sony WH-1000XM5, two excellent sets of over-ear headphones that have significant differences you should know about before you spend that cash.
If you’re going to drop $400 or more on a pair of headphones, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the right ones for you. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account
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