92/100
Sony
Sony WH-1000XM5
The noise-cancelling headphone benchmark.
Apple · 2024
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
The Apple headphone, now with USB-C.
87/100
Techly Score
87/100
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Compatibility
What this accessory works withWorks with
- iPhone (all models with iOS 15+)
- iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV
- Instant pairing via iCloud
Partially compatible
- Android / Windows: works as a standard Bluetooth headset, no Spatial Audio or auto-switch
Note — Full features (Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ, Find My) require an Apple device.
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Our take
AirPods Max 2024: USB-C connectivity refresh, spatial audio, seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem.
Pros
- Spatial audio
- Apple integration
Cons
- Heavy
- Aging H1 chip
Tech specs
| Battery life | 20h |
| Spatial Audio | Yes (with head tracking) |
