AirPods Max 2 or Sony WH-1000XM6? Here's What You Need to Know

Both the Sony WH-1000XM6 and AirPods Max 2 are great over-ear, noise-canceling headphones that cost a lot of money. So which should you get? CNET executive editor David Carnoy compares their designs, features, performance and sound quality to help you make a decision. You can find the products mentioned in this video linked below Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones https://zdcs.link/Qm8q73 Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones https://zdcs.link/zE8kEG Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Headphones https://zdcs.link/aB8kv8 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones https://zdcs.link/ak1qxY Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Wireless Headphones https://zdcs.link/QqJq50 *CNET may get commission on this offer. Read more about it on CNET.com Best Headphones We've Tested https://zdcs.link/aR7v4X Sony WH-1000XM6 Review: Hail to the New Noise-Canceling King https://zdcs.link/aA8Yk5 Apple AirPods Max 2 Review: Seemingly Small Changes Make a Substantial Difference https://zdcs.link/z64ZWq 0:00 Price and Initial Comparisons 1:21 Build Quality and Design 2:45 Key Features and Ecosystem Compatibility 4:46 Noise Cancelling and Voice Call Quality 6:05 Sound Quality and Audio Performance 8:08 Connectivity, Battery Life, and Final Verdict Add CNET as a trusted news source https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cnet.com Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Subscribe to CNET on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cnet Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnetdotcom Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnet Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cnet.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet CNET's AI Atlas: https://www.cnet.com/ai-atlas Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/cnet Visit CNET.com: https://www.cnet.com #apple #airpodsmax2 #sony #headphonesly #sonyxm6 #bose #airpods #best #tech #wireless #overearheadphones #AllThingsMobile