Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony MDR XB550AP | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 18.73 cm | |
| Width | - | 16.86 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.34 cm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 384.8 g | Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP 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 | Black | Red | White | Green | Blue | 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 | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony MDR XB550AP | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Apple AirPods Max are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Adaptive EQ | |
| Frequency Response | 5 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 24 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | PET - 30 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium magnet | |
| Features | - | Apple H1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB550AP | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 9 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB550AP | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Controls | Answer/end | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony MDR XB550AP | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped | USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony MDR XB550AP | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Features | - | On-ear detection | |
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| 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 MDR XB550AP | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| 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 MDR XB550AP | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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| OTHERS | Sony MDR XB550AP | Apple AirPods Max |
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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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