Sony has released a new set of high-end over-ear noise-canceling headphones, the WH-1000XM6, and a comparison has been made with Apple's AirPods Max.
The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are priced at $450, making them competitive with the AirPods Max which are priced at $549 but frequently available at a lower price from other retailers.
Sony's XM6 headphones feature foldable ear cups for portability, a more protective case design, and are lighter and more comfortable for long-term wear.
Both the AirPods Max and XM6 headphones offer excellent sound quality, active noise cancellation, and similar battery life, but the AirPods Max have advantages in Apple ecosystem integration.