Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) vs Sony ULT Wear
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
Apple
8.2
Recommended
Sony ULT Wear
Sony
7.5
Solid
What Reviewers Agree On
- Premium build quality — aluminum and stainless steel feel luxurious
- Excellent spatial audio and Dolby Atmos support
- ANC is among the best available
- USB-C finally replaces Lightning
Deal Breakers
- $549 price is hard to justify vs Sony or Bose at $350-400
- Smart case still does not fully protect headphones
What Reviewers Agree On
- ULT bass boost is genuinely fun and well-implemented
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
Pros
- Premium build quality — aluminum and stainless steel feel luxurious
- Excellent spatial audio and Dolby Atmos support
- ANC is among the best available
- USB-C finally replaces Lightning
Cons
- $549 price is hard to justify vs Sony or Bose at $350-400
- Smart case still does not fully protect headphones
Detailed Comparison
Sound Quality
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
Rich, detailed sound with exceptional spatial audio for movies and music.
- Computational audio and spatial audio with head tracking are genuinely immersive
- Warm, rich sound signature excels with vocals and acoustic music
- No aptX or LDAC — limited to AAC Bluetooth which caps lossless potential
Sony ULT Wear
Bass-forward fun with a dedicated bass boost button.
- ULT button adds deep, punchy bass without completely drowning out the mids
- With ULT off, sound is balanced and surprisingly refined for the price
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