VersusApple AirPods Max 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM5: Which flagship cans should you buy?Apple’s ecosystem-focused AirPods Max 2 face off against Sony’s feature-packed WH-1000XM5.Tom Triggs·5mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesMicVerdict at a glance“The Sony WH-1000XM5 offers a more balanced package for a wider audience.”
VersusSoundcore Space 2 vs Space One Pro: Does the budget model beat the Pro?Anker's newer budget headphone goes up against its own Pro model. Here's how they stack up.Adam Birney·5mo agoJump toFit & useConnectivityBatteryANCSoundMicVerdict at a glance“The Space 2 is the better value in almost every measurable way: stronger battery life, newer Bluetooth, more useful features, and a lower price.”
VersusApple AirPods Max 2 vs Sennheiser HDB 630: Getting the most for your moneyDo you need battery and sound quality more, or ANC?Christian Thomas·5mo agoJump toConnectivityBatteryVerdict at a glance“Given that the prices of both the Apple AirPods Max 2 and Sennheiser HDB 630 aren't all that far apart, this one's going to come down to whether or no…”
VersusApple AirPods Max 2 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2: The $100 questionOne flagship for Apple loyalists, one for bass heads.Adam Birney·5mo agoJump toBatteryANCSoundVerdict at a glance“For most people, the Bose QC Ultra 2 is the better buy.”
VersusApple AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max: Should you upgrade?The AirPods Max 2 adds a few useful upgrades, but not all of them are worth paying for.Dave Carr·5mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesConnectivityBatteryANCSoundMicVerdict at a glance“You should get the original Apple AirPods Max if you can find the USB-C version for less and don't care much about the newer software features.”
VersusApple AirPods Max 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: Two great headphones, one clear winnerThere's a $100 gap between these two flagships. Here's whether it's worth it — and which direction it cuts.Adam Birney·5mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesBatteryANCSoundMicVerdict at a glance“For most people, the Sony WH-1000XM6 is the better buy.”
VersusApple AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Pro 3: Over-ear headphones or earbuds?Premium over-ear headphones or top-tier earbuds? Here’s how the Apple AirPods Max 2 and AirPods Pro 3 compare.Dave Carr·5mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesConnectivityANCSoundMicVerdict at a glance“Most people should get the Apple AirPods Pro 3.”
VersusNothing Headphone (a) vs Nothing Headphone (1): Budget ANC battleIt's closer than you may think.Christian Thomas·6mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesConnectivityBatterySoundVerdict at a glance“That extra C-stick gets you better build quality and a more Nothing-esque aesthetic, while the less-expensive Nothing Headphone (a) is simpler in appe…”
VersusSony WH-1000XM6 vs Sonos Ace: Best ANC headphones under $450?Same $449 price, different sound: The Sony WH-1000XM6 and Sonos Ace go head-to-head.Dave Carr·7mo agoJump toFeaturesConnectivityBatteryANCSoundMicVerdict at a glance“If you want the best all-around ANC headphones for music, travel, calls, and app control, go with the Sony WH-1000XM6.”
VersusBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs Bose QuietComfort 45Hint, the biggest differences are in the tech.Jasper Lastoria·8mo agoJump toConnectivityBatteryANCSoundMicVerdict at a glance“In a universe where money is no object, the [Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones] consistently outperform the [Bose QuietComfort 45], and therefore, th…”
VersusBowers and Wilkins PX7 S3 vs Apple AirPods Max: Does take 3 depose the Max?It's new vs old in a surprisingly expensive matchup.Christian Thomas·9mo agoJump toFit & useFeaturesBattery
VersusSony WH-1000XM5 vs Apple AirPods Max: Battle for the best headphonesTwo of the top noise canceling headphones go head to head.Sam Smart·10mo agoJump toBatteryANCSoundVerdict at a glance“Whether you own an Android or Apple device, the Sony WH-1000XM5 is a fantastic option.”