Over-Ear
Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC
88Outstanding
$430
Full review dataAudeze Maxwell 2 ANC vs Meze 109 PRO PRIMAL: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC 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 ANC - Outstanding overall at around $429.
Over-Ear
Meze 109 PRO PRIMAL
79Great
$800
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC
- Meze 109 PRO PRIMAL
HearWiki score
88
79
Sound
9.3
8.5
Noise cancelling
8.5
-
Battery
8.0
-
Calls
9.0
-
Value
6.5
5.8
Price (USD)
$430
$800
Specifications
Maxwell 2 ANC109 PRO PRIMAL
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $430
- $800
- HearWiki score
- 88
- 79
- Released
- 2026
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 90 mm planar magnetic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 90 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 50 kHz
- 5 Hz - 30 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 40 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 115 dB/mW
- 112 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LC3, LC3plus, LDAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 40 h
- -
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 35 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- -
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- both
- -
- Weight
- 560 g
- 375 g
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- 2
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- -
What reviewers said
Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC
No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.
Meze 109 PRO PRIMAL
The Meze 109 PRO PRIMAL is a wired, open-back-style over-ear headphone that pairs a 50 mm dynamic driver with a lightweight 375 g frame for a comfortable fit. It delivers a wide, immersive soundstage and is easy to drive thanks to its 40-ohm impedance and high 112 dB sensitivity, making it a versatile choice for home listening. With a strong build and engaging tuning, it offers a polished high-end experience that balances musicality with detail.
- Pro:Easy to drive with most sources
- Pro:Open, expansive soundstage
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable design
- Con:Requires a wired connection only
- Con:May not suit those seeking a neutral reference sound
- Con:Pricey for casual listeners
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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