Maxwell 2
AudezeReleased Jan 1, 2026 · Analysis updated Aug 7, 2026
Experience immersive audio with customizable EQ, long battery life, and a comfortable fit for extended gaming sessions. The Audeze Maxwell 2 scores 85/100 based on 7 expert reviews in the gaming headsets category. Coverage includes reviews from IGN, Headfonia, MajorHiFi, and PC Gamer.
Critics are split: our scores run from 73 (Tom's Hardware) to 93 (IGN) — a 20-point spread.
Average of 7 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
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Pros
- Great sound quality(9)
- Long battery life(6)
- Comfortable fit(3)
- Easy to use(3)
- Customizable EQ(3)
Cons
- Bulky design(6)
7 Publication Reviews
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The Audeze Maxwell 2 maintains its predecessor's exceptional audio quality while adding comfort improvements and better software.
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The Audeze Maxwell 2 is described as the best gaming headset the reviewer has ever put on their head, offering a meaningful refinement in bass and spatial precision over the original.
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The Audeze Maxwell 2 successfully bridges the gap between gaming headset convenience and audiophile-level sound quality.
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While Audeze's planar magnetic cans are still packing the best sound quality of any gaming headset around, some of the upgrades introduced in the Maxwell 2 have made it more awkward to use and less co...
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The Audeze Maxwell 2 proves to be a leader in the world of gaming headphones.
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