AirPods Max vs Sony XM6 - Over-ear headphones shootout

Announced on May 15, Sony's WH-1000XM6 are premium over-ear headphones with ANC, which improves upon its predecessor. Here's how they compare to Apple's AirPods Max.
AirPods Max [left], Sony WH-1000XM6 [right]
The premium headphone market has a few companies at the top, and Sony is one of them. Its headphone heritage is extensive, with its XM4 offering good quality at a price $200 cheaper than the AirPods Max.The Sony WH-1000XM5 were a revision that more directly competed with the AirPods Max, a