AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C vs Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
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| Feature |  AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C |  Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 65,000.00 | KSh 46,000.00 |
| Drivers | Apple-designed dynamic driver | 1.18 in |
| Connection | Bluetooth + USB-C audio | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 20 hours of movie playback on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio on | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF) |
| Weight | 386.2 grams | Approx. 8.96 oz |
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General
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Sony |
| Model | AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) | WH-1000XM6 |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Sand Pink, Midnight Blue, Black, Platinum Silver |
Design
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 386.2 grams | Approx. 8.96 oz |
| Dimensions | 168.6 mm x 83.4 mm x 187.3 mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 20 hours of movie playback on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio on | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF) |
| Charging Time | N/A — wired design | Approx. 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | N/A — wired design | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth + USB-C audio | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | N/A — wired design | Approx. 32.81 ft |
| Multipoint Connection | N/A — wired design | Yes |
| Connector | USB-C audio | Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug |
| App Support | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Cable Length | — | Approx. 3.94 ft |
Features
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Sensors | Optical sensor (each ear cup); Position sensor (each ear cup); Case-detect sensor (each ear cup); Accelerometer (each ear cup); Gyroscope (left ear cup) | — |
| Special Features | Digital Crown; Smart Case; personalized Spatial Audio | Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing; Adaptive NC Optimizer; Passive Operation |
Audio
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Apple-designed dynamic driver | 1.18 in |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Transparency mode | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound, Auto Ambient Sound, Quick Attention |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | — |
| Microphones | Nine microphones total:; Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation; Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone) | MEMS, Omni directional |
| Audio Features | Adaptive EQ; Lossless Audio via USB-C; Apple H1 headphone chip (each ear cup) | Dsee Extreme; Passive Operation; Magnet: Neodymium |
| Frequency Response | — | 4–40,000 Hz (JEITA) |
| Impedance | — | 48 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on), 16 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off) |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
Charging Case
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Digital Crown; Turn for volume control; Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for Siri | Quick Attention |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Memory foam ear cushions with mesh textile | Cushioned earcups |
What's in the Box
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) | WH-1000XM6 headphones |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C Charge Cable | USB Cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | Connection Cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Smart Case | N/A - over-ear design |
| Documentation | Documentation | Warranty Card; Reference guide |