Audeze Maxwell 2 review

The Audeze Maxwell 2 has the most ambitious hardware on this list. Audeze uses 90mm planar magnetic drivers, which it says are three times larger than typical gaming drivers, and rates the battery at over 80 hours of wireless playback at 80 dBA, with 25% charge in 20 minutes. The detachable boom mic is hypercardioid with beamforming, and FILTER AI noise removal processes voice for chat and stream; an internal mic covers chat when the boom is off. Connections include a low-latency USB-C dongle, USB-C wired, 3.5mm analog and Bluetooth 5.3 with Auracast, LE Audio and LDAC. Audeze sells a PlayStation version with Tempest 3D and an Xbox version with Dolby Atmos, priced from $329.00 to $349.00 on the check date. Comfort is the open question: Audeze added a wider ventilated head strap and roomier pads, but the headset weighs 560 g, the most here. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

Players who want the best sound and battery

Price

$329.00 to $349.00 on the Audeze US store, by console version.

In Stock $329.00 - $349.00 PlayStation / PC Xbox / PC
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 90mm planar magnetic drivers
• Over 80 hours of wireless playback at 80 dBA
• Detachable hypercardioid beamforming boom mic with FILTER AI noise removal
• Bluetooth 5.3 with Auracast, LE Audio, LDAC and AAC
• Dolby Atmos on the Xbox version, Tempest 3D on the PlayStation version

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Longest published battery life on this list at over 80 hours
• Strength: Fast charge gives 25% in 20 minutes
• Strength: Internal mic for chat when the boom is removed
• Weakness: Heaviest headset here at 560 g
• Weakness: $329.00 to $349.00 is one of the higher prices on this list
• Weakness: Buyers must pick the PlayStation or Xbox version

Key facts

• Price: $329.00 to $349.00
• Drivers: 90mm planar magnetic
• Weight: 560 g
• Battery: Over 80 hours at 80 dBA
• Microphone: Detachable hypercardioid beamforming

Where it ranks

Audeze Maxwell 2 is No. 3 in our Best Gaming Headsets verdict.