Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) vs Sony WH-1000XM5
Quick verdict
Based on 6 scored categories
0 categories won
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
Rs. 75,000–88,000 (indicative) · Warranty: verify
No clear category wins
CameraNo data
GamingNo data
Battery & chargingNo data
DisplayNo data
Value for moneyNo data
Software & longevityNo data
0 categories won
Sony WH-1000XM5
Price on request · Warranty: verify
No clear category wins
CameraNo data
GamingNo data
Battery & chargingNo data
DisplayNo data
Value for moneyNo data
Software & longevityNo data
Too close to call overall — these two trade blows. Decide by the one category that matters most to you below.
Price comparison
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
Rs. 75,000–88,000 (indicative)
Market range: Rs. 75,000–88,000 (indicative)
Price on request
Not yet price-verified
Sony WH-1000XM5
Price on request
Market range: not yet tracked
Price on request
Not yet price-verified
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Winner by category
CameraNo data
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GamingNo data
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Battery & chargingNo data
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DisplayNo data
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Value for moneyNo data
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Software & longevityNo data
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Key differences
Max (USB-C)
Sony WH-1000XM5
Rs. 75,000–88,000 (indicative)
Price
Price on request
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Display
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Chipset
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Main camera
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20h · USB-C
Battery
30h (ANC on) / 40h (ANC off) · USB-C (10min = 3h playback)
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Software
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No
5G
No
Full specs
Spec
Max (USB-C)
Sony WH-1000XM5
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Spec
Max (USB-C)
Sony WH-1000XM5
Chipset
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GPU
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Card slot
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Spec
Max (USB-C)
Sony WH-1000XM5
Main camera
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Features
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Video
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Spec
Max (USB-C)
Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery
20h
30h (ANC on) / 40h (ANC off)
Charging
USB-C
USB-C (10min = 3h playback)
Spec
Max (USB-C)
Sony WH-1000XM5
Network
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SIM
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Features
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Spec
Max (USB-C)
Sony WH-1000XM5
OS
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Dimensions
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Weight
384.8g
250g
Build
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Colors
Midnight / Starlight / Blue / Purple / Orange
Black / Platinum Silver
Released
2024
2022
Frequently asked questions
These two are closely matched overall. If value matters most, take the cheaper one; if you want the best camera or gaming, follow the category winner above. Both prices are verified with the date checked.
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) scores 0/100 on camera; Sony WH-1000XM5 scores 0/100. Scores are from sensor specs and review consensus — not invented results.
Each card shows the lowest verified Nepal price and the date we checked it, plus the market range. Unverified prices are labelled "on request" — we never fabricate one.
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