The short verdict
WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones edges it on score
The WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones leads overall; pick the AirPods Max if its strengths below matter more to you.
AirPods Max8.7
WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones9.2
Choose the AirPods Max if
- iPhone and Mac owners who find a used pair far below the $549 AirPods Max 2.
Choose the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones if
- Commuters and flyers who want top-tier ANC at a big discount to the XM6.
Key differences
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Why pick theAirPods Max1 win+33%Larger drivers40 vs 30 mm
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Why pick theWH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones2 wins−135 gLighter in the hand250 vs 385 g
+50%Longer listening time30 vs 20 h
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