The war within the world of headphones between Apple and Sony is obvious, but they are surely the two brands that offer the best products for the vast majority of users. Well, Sony has just launched the Sony WH1000XM5, headband headphones that are obviously going to compete with the AirPods Max, just like their predecessors did. In this post we are going to tell you quickly if they are better, or not.
The first thing we want to tell you, before starting to talk about their differences and similarities, is that all the information you will find in this post is related to the different opinions that other media have elaborated on these headphones, since at ITIGIC we have not been able to count with a unit before launch.
What differences are there between the two headphones?
The design is something that is obvious between these two headphones, although it is true that this difference between the AirPods Max and the Sony WH1000XM4 has been reduced with the WH1000XM5, since now neither of them can be folded . In addition, and speaking of design , the big difference is not only aesthetic, but also lies in the manufacturing materials , being mainly aluminum in the Apple ones, and plastic in the Sony ones. This is something that considerably affects their weight, the AirPods Max being much heavier.
The way you interact with audio content also varies significantly between the two. Apple in this case offers a button and the digital crown, while Sony maintains the marked line and bets on the gestures available on the right earphone. There is also a small difference in autonomy , being 20 hours for the AirPods Max and 30 for the Sony WH1000XM5. Finally, and it is something you have to know, Apple headphones come with a case to be able to “turn them off”, but they do not serve as a case to transport them, something that the Sony alternative does have, which is also very good quality.
Similarities
Obviously, not everything is the difference between these two models of helmets, there are also meeting points that, fortunately for the users of both, coincide with the most important when it comes to talking about headphones. First of all, the sound quality they offer is really good, we could say fantastic, since with both you can enjoy all the nuances of your favorite songs. Of course, with the Sony WH1000XM5 you will be able to personalize this whole experience thanks to the equalizer that exists within its application.
Another very important point today in headphones is noise cancellation , and in this case we are facing the two best on the market without a doubt. The reality is that it is very difficult to say which of the two is capable of isolating in a better way, since its performance in this section is excellent. What we can assure you is that whichever you choose, the feeling you will have is that of getting into a room alone every time you activate noise cancellation. Finally, and related to this, we must highlight the ambient mode , which allows you to hear everything that happens around you in a better way, being in this case superior to that of the AirPods Max.
