Maxwell
AudezeReleased Jan 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Jun 29, 2026
Experience immersive audio with exceptional comfort and long-lasting battery life. The Audeze Maxwell scores 85/100 based on 9 expert reviews in the gaming headsets category. Coverage includes reviews from Headphones, Athensproaudio, Headfonia, and Ign.
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Pros
- Great sound quality(16)
- Long battery life(6)
- Comfortable fit(6)
- Effective noise cancellation(4)
- Easy to use(3)
Cons
- Bulky design(11)
- Limited features(7)
- Connection issues(3)
- High price(2)
- Questionable build quality(2)
9 Publication Reviews
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The Audeze Maxwell is the best sounding closed back gaming headset you can buy and one of the best tuned closed back headphones ever.
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The Audeze Maxwell earns our Editors’ Choice award for the outstanding listening and gaming experience it offers, featuring audiophile-worthy sound quality.
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The Audeze Maxwell is nothing short of amazing, packing everything that the brand ever developed in a better, sturdier package while maintaining a level of sonic refinement I didn’t think possible in ...
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The Audeze Maxwell 2 maintains its position as a top-tier gaming headset with exceptional sound quality and battery life, though it offers only minor improvements over the original.
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The Audeze Maxwell 2 proves to be a leader in the world of gaming headphones, maintaining the strong design of its predecessor while adding better compatibility and a dedicated customization app.
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The Audeze Maxwell is widely praised as the world's strongest wireless gaming headset with superior sound quality, excellent build, and impressive features, though its weight and price are notable dra...
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The Audeze Maxwell is a high-quality gaming headset with excellent sound and features, but its weight makes it uncomfortable for extended use.
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The Maxwell 2 is a great headset, because the original Maxwell was a great headset and the Maxwell 2 is... very similar.
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The Audeze Maxwell 2 offers excellent detail and sound separation for FPS games but is incredibly heavy with weak sub-bass, making it a sidegrade rather than a significant upgrade.
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