Sony Gold vs. Apple AirPods Max

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony Gold and Apple AirPods Max. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony Gold vs. Apple AirPods Max Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony Gold Apple AirPods Max
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 17.2 cm 18.73 cm
Width 20.1 cm 16.86 cm
Depth 9.1 cm 8.34 cm
Weight 230 g 384.8 g Sony Gold are lighter than Sony Gold headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Headphones: 20.1 cm x 9.1 cm x 17.2 cm / 230 g
Receiver: 4.8 cm x 0.8 cm x 1.8 cm / 6 g
Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g
Case: 134.5 g
Colour Black | White | Rose gold Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink
Body Material - Stainless steel, anodised aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam, mesh textile
Headband Material - Knit mesh
Recommended Use Game console Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sony Gold Apple AirPods Max
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Apple AirPods Max are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound Adaptive EQ
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features - Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Sony Gold Apple AirPods Max
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony Gold microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 9
REMOTE CONTROL Sony Gold Apple AirPods Max
Controls - Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency
CABLE Sony Gold Apple AirPods Max
Cable Type Headphones cable
Micro-USB charge cable
USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony Gold Apple AirPods Max
Features - On-ear detection
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
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 Sony Gold Apple AirPods Max
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 570 mAh -
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
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
CONNECTIONS Sony Gold Apple AirPods Max
Connector Type USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony Gold Apple AirPods Max
Included Accessories Wireless adapter Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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