Audio & Visual
Score 84
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Apple AirPods Max 2: The $450 Headphone That Beats the $550 Option
Sony WH-1000XM6 ($449, often $399) vs Apple AirPods Max 2 ($549) in 2026. Real battery tests, codec support, weight, ecosystem lock-in, and 5-year cost-per-use compared with cited data.
💰 $100–$150 upfront with Sony; ~$80 over 5 years via battery longevity