# Are the AirPods Max 2 better than the Sony WH-1000XM6? The answer isn’t simple, but there’s still one set of headphones I prefer

> Thanks to their new H2 chip, the AirPods Max 2 offer punchier sound, stronger ANC, and a more compelling feature-set than their predecessor, and iOS users will get an especially top-level overall user experience.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/airpods-max-2-vs-sony-wh-1000xm6?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bb0e2254f0da55deb5448)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #apple #airpods #sony #android #ios #headphones
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