AirPods Max vs. Sony XM4: Pick the Right One

It's time to compare my two favorite wireless noise cancelling headphones: Apple's AirPods Max and Sony's WH1000XM4.

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[BrandonJohn]

I really loved how you do the noise cancellation test by putting the mini mic in the headphones so we can imagine how it’s feels before buying it. Not many reviewers can do that. One of the reasons i loved this channel. 🔥🙌🏻

[Ghost-cwsf]

The title says it all : "pick the right one"

[myouimadara]

that ambient and noise cancellation test is insanely good

[hunternelson]

I was legitimately surprised to see that you don't even have a million subs. Your quality is top notch. Keep it up, I like the stuff.

[MiguelCusati]

The Airpods Max are working as an advertisement for the XM4's.

[elozone]

I just got my new Sony Xm4 and ohhh boy. The sound quality and noise canceling are awesome. And they have a lot of functions to use them as you want. I love it.

[roiyer]

What Most people never talk about of XM4 in Android is NFC. One touch and not only the headphone start but connect immediately. The second advantage for me is LDAC, where if you have better audio quality files, it really makes a difference. Thirdly, the case is so much better in XM4

[murphl]

I don’t know about everyone but I’d like to mention one small advantage for us students in the xm4... I use them especially for their noise cancellation and can keep them on without any ear fatigue for at least 5-6 hours at a stretch....I don’t know if you can achieve that with the Apple since the weight and high clamp force will tire your ears this is for us students who’d love to emulate a quiet surrounding and for long periods.... -

[amitycatperson]

Me listening on the XM4's. "I think I made the right choice by saving $500" (The Airpods Max and $900 in Aus)

[Garhobson]

One feature of the XM4 is the Speak to Chat which activates Transparency mode and pauses the audio when you speak. Can be useful without having to use your hand to cover the sensor pad. People who sing along will find it annoying, but a short cut to turn the feature on and off without needing to reach for the app is to a two finger press and hold on the earpad, toggles the mode. Most reviews don't mention this.
A draw back with the XM4 multipoint feature is that bluetooth connections defaults to only SBC codec when actively connected to two devices.. LDAC is only available when connected to one device.

[frankyfarset]

before i even got 15 seconds into the video, i fell in love with the aesthetic of this video. NICE JOB!

[nafis-karim]

Finally a detailed comparison. I don't know why other reviewers are trying to delicately skip this one.

[mannylandis]

Great review and I really appreciate your attention to detail. About 10 years ago I couldn’t stand Apple and loved Android; however I slowly but surely started to live in the Apple ecosystem and couldn’t be happier. That aside, I decided on the XM4s, because I wanted the freedom of the EQ and my wallet. They are simply amazing.

[SaidAlSeveres]

I can’t believe the air pod max don’t automatically turn off or have an off button. Absurd lol I’m so glad I got the XM4s

[robappleby]

I have the XM3's and they are fantastic - not as fantastic as my studio headphones, but fantastic for everyday listening.

[schqrr]

That noise canceling test section was really cool, amazing review thank you!🙏🏽

[aryanz]

I love the XM4s as it made the XM3s cheaper.

[bruno]

that noise cancellation test with the mini mic was just amazing!! Nice video!!

[ElNietoPR]

“Pick the Right One” as in pick the one on the right side?

[brianhakey]

Easily the best and most thorough review out there. Bravo 👏 sir!