![]() Unsurprisingly, the AirPods Max make most sense for iOS users (Image credit: Apple)Īs you would expect for the asking price, the AirPods Max are not short of features. **Winner** Apple AirPods Max AirPods Max vs Sony XM4 vs Bose 700: features Prepared to pay for the highest quality design and styling? Hand your money over to Apple. The more traditional-looking Sony XM4 come in black and silver finishes, while the stylish Bose 700 come in black, silver and limited edition 'Soapstone'. The combination of 'invisible' hinges and a swooping stainless steel headband give them the wow factor, and we're fans of the touch controls. The Bose 700 have a more elegant, slender design that is arguably easier on the eye and looks more premium compared to the XM4 headphones. The new WH-1000XM5 boast a slimmer, more seamless design but all told, they don't feel quite 'premium' as the XM4. Thanks to their plush pads and rock-solid build quality, they're some of the most comfortable headphones we've ever tested. The Sony XM4 look almost identical to their predecessors, the WH-1000XM3, although they feature slightly larger earpads, an improved fit and a tweaked design that looks a little more seamless. Of course, Sony and Bose's efforts are no slouch on the design front – even if they can't come close to the overall sense of high-end quality that you get from the pricier AirPods Max. There is no question these are the most premium in feel and appearance, fully justifying their outlay. It's pleasant to use, if initially a little easy to knock unintentionally.Īll told the AirPods Max build and design is undeniably Apple at its best. This lets you alter the volume, control playback and summon Siri. One neat design quirk is that they are controlled via Apple's Digital Crown, a dial first seen on the Apple Watch. The ear cups attach using magnets so should be easy to remove and reattach – handy for stowing in your bag when not in use. The plush, chunky memory foam earpads are comfy enough to wear for hours, and an adjustable headband is also suitable for all-day listening sessions. But their design flourishes go beyond just a pretty paint job. ![]() The AirPods Max, with their five colour options (space grey, silver, sky blue, green and pink), are undoubtedly the most eye-catching of the three. The Bose 700 are very lightweight and stylish (Image credit: Future) **Winner** Sony WH-1000XM4 AirPods Max vs Sony XM4 vs Bose 700: design ![]() Looks like a victory for Sony in this round. And Apple? An hour and a half of playback from just 5 minutes of charging. Respectable, but Sony will get you out of the door quicker – the WH-1000XM4 provide 5 hours of play from just 10 minutes of charging. Stepping out in a hurry? The Bose cans' quick charge function returns 3.5 hours from a 15-minute charge. No wonder it's been carried over into the Sony XM5 too. However, the Sony WH-1000XM last around 30 hours (or 38 hours if you switch off noise-cancelling), which is mighty impressive. The Bose 700 headphones also boast a 20-hour battery life with Bluetooth and noise-cancelling switched on. From our time with the headphones, we think that's a conservative estimate and we can't imagine anyone being disappointed by the battery life. (Image credit: Sony)įor the AirPods Max, Apple stipulates a run time of "up to 20 hours" with both noise-cancelling and spatial audio (Apple's immersive audio processing technology) enabled. The Sony XM4 come in sleek black and cream finishes.
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