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Audeze Maxwell Wireless Review

Name: Audeze Maxwell Wireless
Brand: Audeze

By

Ryan Hansen

12/29/2023 6:13 PM

True Score

82

Absolutely Fresh

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10

Experts

86

293

Consumers

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The Audeze Maxwell Wireless gaming headset offers an excellent audio experience with a neutral sound profile and outstanding mic performance. Perfect for gamers needing premium audio, but not for on-the-go gamers.

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Table of Contents

Product Snapshot
Overview
Consensus
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- Test Results
Product Comparison
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Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
Customer Score Breakdown
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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Audeze Maxwell Wireless gaming headset is a 2023 premium gaming headset that comes in both Xbox and Playstation variants. You can purchase the option that matches your gaming console. Like many of the highest-rated gaming headsets today, the Audeze Maxwell Wireless offers plenty of advanced features and comfort, including a detachable boom mic for in-game chat. Plus, this headset can connect to your console or PC using a wired or wireless connection.

These headphones feature planar magnetic drivers, and a companion smartphone app to control EQ presets. They also support LDAC for Hi-Res audio streaming. They are lacking active noise cancellation (ANC).

Consensus

our Verdict

The Audeze Maxwell Wireless headset is an excellent choice for gamers thanks to its neutral sound profile and low latency wireless connectivity. The headset utilizes planar magnetic drivers for a more immersive soundstage, but this can, unfortunately, lead to more ear fatigue. However, using the companion app, you can easily adjust EQ settings and presets.

The headphones provide reliable wireless connectivity using the included 2.4GHz wireless adapter, but you can use Bluetooth or wired connectivity. They feature a comfortable over-ear design with user controls on the earcups. The Audeze Maxwell Wireless includes a detachable boom mic and an integrated mic, both of which offer excellent quality. You’ll also get an outstanding 77 hours of continuous battery life with just a 3-hour charge time, perfect for long gaming sessions.

Reason to Buy

Balanced Overall Sound Profile
- The Audeze Maxwell Wireless creates a neutral sound profile out of the box, which will appeal to most gamers, especially since they won’t need much reconfiguring. However, the companion smartphone app also includes a variety of EQ presents for greater customization.
- The planar magnetic drivers also create an immersive soundstage with an extended bass response. This gaming headset supports the LDAC codec to stream Hi-Res audio, a must-have for audiophiles.
Excellent Microphone Quality
- These headphones include both a detachable boom mic for gaming and an integrated microphone for a more compact, on-the-go design. Both microphones feature excellent audio quality for in-game chats and phone calls.

Reason to Avoid

Can Be Uncomfortable Over Extended Use
- While comfortable for short periods of use, this headset is heavier and bulkier than comparable alternatives, meaning it can get uncomfortable during those long gaming sessions
- The planar magnetic drivers can also lead to quicker ear fatigue.
Passive Noice Cancellation Only
- If you’re looking for ANC, you’ll want to consider a different headset. The Audeze Maxwell only offers passive noise cancellation.
Not Very Portable
- Due to their bulky and heavy design, these headphones aren’t the greatest for on-the-go use. The earcups can only turn to lay flat, and they aren’t meant to be folded for portable storage.

Audeze Maxwell Wireless Specs

	Adjustable Headband	Yes
	Auto-Adjusting Headband	No
	Battery Life	80 hrs
	Compatible Platforms	Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
	Connector Size	3.5mm
	Detachable Mic	Yes
	Driver Size	90mm
	Earcup Foam Material	Memory Foam
	Headphone Fit	Over-ear
	Max Frequency Response	50,000Hz
	Min Frequency Response	10 Hz
	Noise Canceling	No
	Programmable Buttons	No
	Wireless	Yes
	Wireless Connectivity	Bluetooth, RF

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Test Results

Max Volume (dB)	0
Microphone Sound Quality Rating (out of 10.0)	7.5
Speech To Noise Ratio (dB)	42.68
BT Latency (ms)	186
Non-BT Latency (ms)	23
Low End Roll Off (Hz)	29.966
High End Roll Off (Hz)	8,487.328

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Product Comparison

	Audeze Maxwell Wireless Review	Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed Wireless Review	Astro A10 Review
True Score	82	81	77
Ranking	# 13 / 56	# 24 / 56	# 31 / 8
Market Context	The Audeze Maxwell Wireless gaming headset is a 2023 premium gaming headset that comes in both Xbox and Playstation variants. You can purchase the option… The Audeze Maxwell Wireless gaming headset is a 2023 premium gaming headset that comes in both Xbox and Playstation variants. You can purchase the option that matches your gaming console. Like many of the highest-rated gaming headsets today, the Audeze Maxwell Wireless offers plenty of advanced features and comfort, including a detachable boom mic for in-game chat. Plus, this headset can connect to your console or PC using a wired or wireless connection. These headphones feature planar magnetic drivers, and a companion smartphone app to control EQ presets. They also support LDAC for Hi-Res audio streaming. They are lacking active noise cancellation (ANC).	The Audeze Maxwell Wireless and the Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless both offer comparable audio performance and well-built designs. However, the Logitech headphones… The Audeze Maxwell Wireless and the Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless both offer comparable audio performance and well-built designs. However, the Logitech headphones last longer at 97 hours of battery life than the Audeze Maxwell’s 77 hours. Read our [Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed wireless review](https://www.gadgetreview.com/logitech-g-pro-x-2-lightspeed-wireless-review) to learn more.	When compared to budget-wired alternatives, as outlined in our Astro A10 review and Epos H3 closed acoustic gaming headset review , the Audeze Maxwell wins… When compared to budget-wired alternatives, as outlined in our Astro A10 review and Epos H3 closed acoustic gaming headset review , the Audeze Maxwell wins in nearly every way. They feature a better design and seamless wireless connectivity than the A10 and E3 wired connectivity. The Audeze also offers higher microphone quality for clearer in-game audio. If you’re looking for a more affordable wireless option, consider reading our Xbox Wireless Headset review.
Adjustable Headband	Yes	Yes	–
Auto-Adjusting Headband	No	No	–
Battery Life	80 hrs	50 hrs	Wired
Compatible Platforms	Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X	Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows	–
Connector Size	3.5mm	3.5mm	–
Detachable Mic	Yes	Yes	–
Driver Size	90mm	50mm	–
Earcup Foam Material	Memory Foam	Memory Foam	–
Dig Deeper		Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed Wireless Review →

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Score Card

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Expert Score

83

*.75

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Customer Score

86

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

82

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Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight.

101.8
Category Trust Score
78
The Audeze Maxwell are very good for neutral sound. Out of the box, their default… read more
By:
Dagobiet Morales Alfaro
66.9
Category Trust Score
80
The Audeze Maxwell wireless gaming headset offers some of the cleanest, most audiophile-pleasing sound you… read more
By:
Will Greenwald
67.47
Category Trust Score
85
What we like Sound quality App Connection options Physical mute switch What we don’t… read more
By:
Christian Thomas
60.08
Category Trust Score
80
The Maxwell has fantastic drivers, excellent battery life, and impressive wireless range. But it’s also… read more
By:
Sarah Jacobsson Purewal
64.12
Category Trust Score
80
The Audeze Maxwell Wireless produces the kind of audiophile-grade sound that you’d expect to find… read more
By:
Dominic Bayley
50.31
Category Trust Score
80
The Audeze Maxwell is a fantastic-sounding detailed gaming headset that has a wide soundstage, accurate… read more
By:
Michelle Rae Uy