AirPods Max 2 Tops the Field Against Sony XM6 and Bose QC Ultra Gen 2
Tom’s Guide tester Erin Bashford pits AirPods Max 2, Sony WH-1000XM6, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 in a head‑to‑head, and she’d keep the AirPods Max 2 for its expansive sound and seamless Apple ecosystem integration, even though the XM6 offers strong detail and comfort and the QC Ultra Gen 2 excels at ANC. Drawbacks for the AirPods Max 2 include its heavier build and roughly 20-hour battery life, plus a premium price, but sound quality and ecosystem fit drive her pick.