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Bose QC Ultra 2 VS Sony WH-1000XM6 VS Apple AirPods Max: Best ANC Wireless Headphones Comparison
This video compares and analyzes three ANC wireless headphones - Bose QC Ultra 2, Sony WH-1000XM6, and Apple AirPods Max - in various aspects such as price, design, portability, comfort, battery, ANC performance, sound quality, spatial audio, call quality, and app features. Ultimately, it aims to help users choose the optimal headphones.
1. 💰 Price Comparison: Sony, Bose, AirPods Max
- Sony WH-1000XM6: Launch price around ₩620,000
- Bose QC Ultra 2: Launch price around ₩500,000
- Apple AirPods Max: Late ₩700,000 range
- Bose is cheaper than overseas launch price in Korea, Sony is more expensive
Bose might feel like a good value when purchased at full price.
00:00 - 01:10
1. 💰 Price Comparison: Sony, Bose, AirPods Max
- Sony WH-1000XM6: Launch price around ₩620,000
- Bose QC Ultra 2: Launch price around ₩500,000
- Apple AirPods Max: Late ₩700,000 range
- Bose is cheaper than overseas launch price in Korea, Sony is more expensive
Bose might feel like a good value when purchased at full price.
01:11 - 04:29
2. 🎨 Design Comparison: Cool-tone Sony, Warm-tone Bose, Iconic AirPods Max
- Sony WH-1000XM6: Cool-tone gray, padded headband
- Bose QC Ultra 2: Warm-tone beige, glossy hinge
- AirPods Max: Unique aluminum finish, fabric cushion, mesh finish
AirPods Max is suitable for people who dislike protruding designs due to its slim earcups.
04:30 - 05:43
3. 🧳 Portability Comparison: Case Design and Portability
- Sony: Case with magnetic closure
- Bose: Zippered case, smallest size for best portability
- AirPods Max: Separate case required, earcups do not fold, worst portability
05:44 - 08:47
4. 🎧 Comfort Comparison: Comfort for Long-Term Wear
- Bose: #1 in comfort, wide earcups and plush cushions
- Sony: Lightweight but headband feels compressive
- AirPods Max: Heavy, puts strain on the neck
Comfort is an important factor when using headphones for extended periods.
08:48 - 10:07
5. 🔋 Battery Performance and Charging Speed Comparison
- Sony: 40 hours of battery life, 30 hours with ANC, 3 hours of use with 3 minutes of charging
- Bose: 30 hours of battery life, 20 hours with ANC, slower quick charge than Sony
- AirPods Max: Less than 20 hours of use, frequent charging required
Sony has the best battery performance.
10:08 - 11:48
6. 🔇 Noise Cancelling (ANC) Performance Comparison
- Sony: Excellent physical isolation, #1 in ANC performance
- Bose: Improved bass and mids with new algorithm
- AirPods Max: High frequencies slightly audible, but overall good ANC performance
Ambient sound mode is best in AirPods > Bose > Sony.
11:49 - 13:44
7. 🎵 Sound Quality Comparison: Sound Signature Differences in Wireless and Wired Connections
- Sony: Bass emphasized, supports LDAC codec and DSEE Extreme
- Bose: Flat and vibrant sound, improved sound quality with USB-C wired connection
- AirPods Max: Lacking bass, highs and mids feel emphasized, no EQ settings available
Sound quality is rated Sony > Bose > AirPods Max.
13:45 - 15:15
8. 🎬 Spatial Audio Comparison: Immersion When Watching Movies
- Bose: Supports immersive mode that makes even non-Dolby Atmos content sound three-dimensional
- AirPods Max: Excellent spatial audio performance when used with Apple devices
AirPods Max is advantageous for Apple device users.
15:16 - 15:47
9. 🎤 Call Quality Comparison: Microphone Performance Test
Call quality is compared through microphone test recordings. Viewers are asked to leave their opinions in the comments.
15:48 - 16:54
10. 📱 App Feature Comparison: EQ Settings and User Convenience
- Sony: Supports various features such as 10-band EQ, LDAC, DSEE Extreme, location-based ANC, automatic volume control
- Bose: Simple UI, 3-band EQ, sidetone, immersive/cinema mode, ANC profile saving available
- AirPods Max: Some features can be adjusted in the native settings when using Apple devices, limited Android compatibility
Sony has the best app features.
16:55 - 19:03
11. 🏆 Final Conclusion: What's the Best Choice?
- If you value top performance and features: Sony WH-1000XM6
- If you value performance for the price: Bose QC Ultra 2
- If you are an Apple device user: AirPods Max
If you're considering value, it's better to wait for a discount than to buy the 1st generation AirPods Max.