Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Max and Sony WH-CH520. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 18.73 cm | - | |
| Width | 16.86 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.34 cm | - | |
| Weight | 384.8 g | 147 g | Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Apple AirPods Max headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g Case: 134.5 g |
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| Colour | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | Beige | Black | Blue | White | |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | Recycled plastic | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam, mesh textile | - | |
| Headband Material | Knit mesh | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods Max. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Apple AirPods Max are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Diaphragm | - | 30 mm | |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | - | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | 9 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Controls | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency | Volume, play/pause, skip track |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Features | On-ear detection | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Voice Control | - | Direct | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 50 hour(s) | Sony WH-CH520 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Max. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 50 hours Continuous talk: up to 40 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-CH520 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | - | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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