Verdict: The Bose QC Ultra is the better all-around ANC headphone; the AirPods Max earns its premium only for committed Apple ecosystem users.
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Apple AirPods Max: 6.8/10
Bose QuietComfort Ultra: 8/10
Apple AirPods Max, priced at $549, feature Apple's H1 chip for seamless connectivity and spatial audio but have up to 20 hours of battery life. Sony WH-1000XM4, at $348, offer up to 30 hours of battery life and superior noise cancellation according to reviews.
The Apple AirPods Max, priced at $549, feature spatial audio and seamless Apple integration but have average noise cancellation. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra, at $429, offers superior noise cancellation and immersive sound but lacks Apple ecosystem perks.
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