1MORE H1707 vs Audeze Maxwell 2: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Audeze Maxwell 2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Audeze Maxwell 2 - Outstanding overall at around $329.

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Audeze Maxwell 2 leads on 5 of 6 measures.

1MORE H1707
Audeze Maxwell 2

HearWiki score

Sound

7.8

9.5

Battery

9.5

Calls

9.0

Value

5.8

7.5

Price (USD)

$200

$330

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Half a step newer

Audeze Maxwell 2 (2026) against 1MORE H1707 (2020). The Audeze Maxwell 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds USB-C.

H17072020
Maxwell 220266 yr newer

What differsH1707Maxwell 2

ANC type: None; Adaptive
USB-C: No; Yes

Specifications

H1707Maxwell 2

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $200; $330
HearWiki score: 71; 88
Released: 2020; 2026
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 3-driver hybrid; 90 mm planar magnetic
Driver type: hybrid; planar
Driver size: 40 mm; 90 mm
Drivers per side: 3; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 10 Hz - 50 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; -
Sensitivity: 104 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: -; 5.3
Codecs: -; SBC, AAC, LC3, LC3plus, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: -; Yes
Battery life: -; 80 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 35 h
Full charge time: -; 120 min
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: -; adaptive
Transparency mode: -; Yes
Companion app: -; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: -; No
Controls: buttons; buttons
Weight: 293 g; 560 g
Detachable cable: Yes; -
USB-C: No; Yes
Microphones: -; 2
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; AI ENC

Specification comparison of 1MORE H1707 vs Audeze Maxwell 2
Spec	1MORE H1707	Audeze Maxwell 2
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$200	$330
HearWiki score	71 / 100 Good	88 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2020	2026
Audio
Driver	3-driver hybrid	90 mm planar magnetic
Driver type	hybrid	planar
Driver size	40 mm	90 mm
Drivers per side	3	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	10 Hz - 50 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	-
Sensitivity	104 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	-	5.3
Codecs	-	SBC, AAC, LC3, LC3plus, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	-	Yes
Battery
Battery life	-	80 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	35 h
Full charge time	-	120 min
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	-	adaptive
Transparency mode	-	Yes
Companion app	-	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	-	No
Controls	buttons	buttons
Design
Weight	293 g	560 g
Detachable cable	Yes	-
USB-C	No	Yes
Calls
Microphones	-	2
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	AI ENC

What reviewers said

1MORE H1707

The 1MORE H1707 is a wired over-ear headphone featuring a triple-driver hybrid design that delivers a lively, detailed sound with punchy bass and smooth highs. Its 32-ohm impedance and 104 dB sensitivity make it easy to drive from portable devices, while the comfortable fit and solid build quality add to its appeal. This model is a strong choice for listeners seeking a musical, well-rounded performance without active noise cancellation.

Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening
Pro:Easy to drive from phones and laptops
Pro:Detailed, punchy bass with smooth highs

Con:Mids can sound cool without careful pairing
Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Wired only, no USB-C or wireless options

Audeze Maxwell 2

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