Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. Apple AirPods Max

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR XB950N1 vs. Apple AirPods Max Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Apple AirPods Max
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
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
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 9
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950N1 Apple AirPods Max
Controls Volume control Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency
CABLE Sony MDR XB950N1 Apple AirPods Max
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - single-sided - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB cable
USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony MDR XB950N1 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 MDR XB950N1 Apple AirPods Max
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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
Charging Time 7 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950N1 Apple AirPods Max
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony MDR XB950N1 Apple AirPods Max
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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