Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION WH1000XX/B
Sony
69 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION WH1000XX/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.39 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | faux leather | memory foam |
| Headband | — | Stainless steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Range | — | 15.199999809265137 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Get up to 1.5 hours of use from just 5 minutes of charging | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 12★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION WH1000XX/B
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (14th percentile)14th %ile
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION WH1000XX/B0.081score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.194score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 2.4x better value for money
Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION WH1000XX/B
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
