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The Maxwell 2 is Audeze's second-generation planar magnetic gaming headset, built around new 90 mm drivers with SLAM bass tuning. It runs an ultra-low-latency USB-C dongle at up to 24-bit/96kHz, plus Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, LE Audio and multipoint, and it lasts 80+ hours per charge. The detachable hypercardioid boom mic uses FILTER noise reduction, and the redesigned suspension strap and roomier pads target long sessions. It suits players who want near-audiophile sound and all-day battery, but at 490 g it is heavier than most gaming rivals and its spatial audio depends on which console version you buy.
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Lowest price we've seen: $329.00 on Nov 10 at Mimic-Audio. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 10.
Early hands-on coverage, including TechteamGB, praises the sound character, fit and finish and real-world listening. Buyers treat it as a gaming headset that doubles as a serious wireless headphone.
The Audeze Maxwell 2 is the follow-up to the headset that made planar magnetic drivers the gaming benchmark — now with new 90 mm drivers, SLAM™ bass technology, a redesigned headband, and the same class-leading 80-plus-hour battery. Available in PlayStation and Xbox versions, it doubles as a legitimately good wireless headphone for music when the game ends.
Type and Technology
Audeze's most advanced gaming drivers to date: 90 mm planar magnetic transducers with Fluxor™ N50 magnet arrays, Fazor™ phase management, Uniforce™ diaphragms, and patent-pending SLAM™ acoustic technology for deeper, punchier bass. A detachable hypercardioid boom mic with FILTER™ AI noise removal plus internal beamforming mics keep chat and stream audio clean at the push of a button.
Sound Character
Planar speed translates to surgical spatial precision — footsteps and reloads land exactly where they should — while SLAM™ delivers bass that hits hard and goes low without getting muddy. Frequency response spans 10 Hz to 50 kHz with distortion under 0.1% at 100 dB, and spatial audio is handled by Tempest 3D (PlayStation version) or Dolby Atmos (Xbox version).
Build and Comfort
A new wide, ventilated suspension strap and roomier earpads are built for marathon sessions. Connectivity covers everything: ultra-low-latency USB-C wireless dongle at up to 24-bit/96kHz, USB-C wired digital audio, active 3.5mm analog, and Bluetooth 5.3 with Auracast, LE Audio, LC3/LC3plus, LDAC, AAC, SBC, and multipoint. The redesigned Audeze app (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android) handles EQ and controls.
Best For
Gamers who refuse to trade sound quality for convenience — and anyone who wants one headset for PS5 or Xbox, PC, Switch 2, and phone, with battery life measured in weeks, not evenings.
What's in the Box
Maxwell 2 headset
Low-latency wireless USB-C dongle
USB-C to USB-C cable
3.5mm cable
Detachable boom microphone
Specifications
Driver
90 mm planar magnetic, Fluxor™ N50 magnets, Fazor™, SLAM™
Style
Over-ear, closed-back
Frequency response
10 Hz – 50 kHz
Max SPL / THD
>115 dB / <0.1% @ 100 dB
