Over-Ear
Audeze Maxwell 2
88Outstanding
$330
Full review dataAudeze Maxwell 2 vs Audio-Technica M60x: 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
Audio-Technica M60x
58Average
$240
Full review dataScore 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.
- Audeze Maxwell 2
- Audio-Technica M60x
HearWiki score
88
58
Sound
9.5
7.0
Battery
9.5
-
Calls
9.0
-
Value
7.5
4.6
Price (USD)
$330
$240
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 Audio-Technica M60x (2014). The Audeze Maxwell 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds USB-C.
- Maxwell 2202612 yr newer
- M60x2014
What differsMaxwell 2M60x
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
Maxwell 2M60x
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $330
- $240
- HearWiki score
- 88
- 58
- Released
- 2026
- 2014
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 90 mm planar magnetic
- 45 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 90 mm
- 45 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 50 kHz
- 15 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 38 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 102 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
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 560 g
- 200 g
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Microphones
- 2
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- -
What reviewers said
Audeze Maxwell 2
No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.
Audio-Technica M60x
The Audio-Technica M60x is a closed-back, on-ear headphone that prioritizes accurate, detailed sound for studio and critical listening tasks. Its lightweight, foldable frame and low-impedance drivers make it easy to drive from standard devices, while the detachable cable system adds practical flexibility. It offers a portable alternative to the larger M50x without sacrificing the M-series' signature clarity.
- Pro:Accurate and detailed sound signature for critical listening
- Pro:Lightweight and foldable design for easy transport
- Pro:Easy to drive from phones, laptops, and audio interfaces
- Con:On-ear design may not suit all ear sizes or preferences
- Con:No active noise cancellation or wireless support
- Con:Bass response may be less impactful than some competitors
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