In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Max and Sony WH-CH720N. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-CH720N |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 18.73 cm | - | |
| Width | 16.86 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.34 cm | - | |
| Weight | 384.8 g | 192 g | Sony WH-CH720N 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 | 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-CH720N |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-CH720N 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 | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | - | 7 - 20000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 108 dB | |
| Diaphragm | - | 30 mm | |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Sony WH-CH720N have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | - | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | MultiPoint Technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, adaptive mode |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-CH720N |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming | |
| Microphones Included | 9 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-CH720N |
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| Controls | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency | Volume, play/pause, skip track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-CH720N |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-CH720N |
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| Features | On-ear detection | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Voice Control | - | Direct | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| 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-CH720N |
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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-CH720N 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 talk (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours Continuous talk: up to 40 hours Continuous playback: up to 50 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-CH720N |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-CH720N |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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