Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950N1 and Apple AirPods Max. 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 | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Apple AirPods Max |
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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 | 290 g | 384.8 g | Sony MDR XB950N1 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950N1 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 | Green | 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 XB950N1 | 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 | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Extra Bass | Adaptive EQ | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet | |
Features | - | Apple H1 chip |
MICROPHONE | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Apple AirPods Max |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Microphones Included | - | 9 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Apple AirPods Max |
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Controls | Volume control | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency |
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CABLE | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Apple AirPods Max |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m USB cable |
USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Sony MDR XB950N1 | 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 XB950N1 | Apple AirPods Max |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 22 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Sony MDR XB950N1 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 |
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Charging Time | 7 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Apple AirPods Max |
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Connector Type | Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Sony MDR XB950N1 | Apple AirPods Max |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |