Specifications

Driver: 90 mm planar magnetic
Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 50 kHz
Microphone: Internal beamforming, detachable hypercardioid boom mic
Battery Life: 80+ hours (at 80 dB listening level)
Weight: 560 g
Dimensions: 105 mm × 193 mm × 208 mm
Connectivity – Wireless: 2.4 GHz USB‑C dongle (low‑latency)
Connectivity – Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 (no simultaneous use with dongle)
Connectivity – Wired: USB‑C cable, 3.5 mm TRRS jack
Headstrap Material: Leatherette
Controls – Mute Switch: Toggle on bottom of right earcup
Noise Isolation: Passive (no active noise cancellation)
Compatibility – Console: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Compatibility – PC: Windows, macOS, Linux via dongle or cable

What reviewers say

The Audeze Maxwell 2 delivers excellent sound quality and comfort similar to its predecessor, but it largely mirrors the original Maxwell with only minor upgrades such as a wider ventilated headstrap, slightly roomier earcups, and improved bass response. The headset’s strengths lie in its fantastic audio performance, surprisingly comfortable fit, and decent microphone, while its drawbacks include being very similar to the first model, heavier weight, and frustrating lack of manual switching between 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth.
www.tomshardware.com ↗
The review notes that the Audeze Maxwell 2 are premium over‑ear wireless gaming headphones with planar magnetic drivers and a low‑latency USB‑C dongle, Bluetooth, or wired connection. It highlights their long battery life (claimed up to 80 hours) and extensive app customization, while pointing out drawbacks such as heavy weight, lack of stability during movement, and poor noise isolation.
www.rtings.com ↗
The review praises the Maxwell 2’s outstanding audio quality and long battery life but criticises its comfort for extended use and some inconvenient controls, concluding that while it remains a strong wireless gaming headset, it does not surpass the original Maxwell enough to justify an upgrade.
www.pcgamer.com ↗
The review concludes that the Audeze Maxwell 2 is still worth buying in 2026 for users who prioritize sound quality, battery life and platform versatility over weight or dual‑wireless mixing. The headset delivers clear positional audio, excellent battery endurance (up to 80+ hours at 80 dB), and a solid build, but it weighs 560 g and cannot stream from the wireless dongle and Bluetooth simultaneously.
magneticmag.com ↗
The review states that the Audeze Maxwell 2 is a solid improvement over its predecessor, delivering good gaming performance and better bass, but it lacks active noise cancellation, offers no simultaneous wireless connections, and feels heavy and warm after long use.
www.soundguys.com ↗
The Audeze Maxwell 2 is praised for its exceptional sound quality, comfortable fit, great microphone, and long battery life, making it one of the best gaming headsets for audiophiles. Minor drawbacks include lack of simultaneous connectivity, an annoying headband adjustment mechanism, and a high price that is still considered justified by the performance.
www.tomsguide.com ↗

Our take

Based on 6 reviews

All six reviews agree the Audeze Maxwell 2 delivers exceptional audio quality and long battery life, with reviewers praising its planar magnetic drivers and 80+ hour endurance. Tom's Guide and Tom's Hardware highlight its comfort and microphone, while PC Gamer and Magnetic Mag emphasize its strong gaming performance and platform versatility. The spec sheet confirms the 90 mm planar magnetic driver and 80+ hour battery life, which align with these consistent findings.

Where reviewers split, they disagree on comfort: Tom's Guide and Tom's Hardware call it comfortable, while PC Gamer, RTINGS, and SoundGuys criticize its weight and warmth during extended use. Additionally, all note the lack of simultaneous wireless connectivity, and RTINGS and SoundGuys highlight poor noise isolation. Buyers prioritizing sound and battery life should consider it, but those needing comfort or active noise cancellation should look elsewhere.