Audeze Maxwell 2 vs Exfit FBS-S1000: 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

Audeze Maxwell 2

88Outstanding

$330

Full review data

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

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

Audeze Maxwell 2 leads on 6 of 6 measures.

Audeze Maxwell 2
Exfit FBS-S1000

HearWiki score

Sound

9.5

5.0

Battery

9.5

7.0

Calls

9.0

6.0

Value

7.5

5.0

Price (USD)

$330

Specifications

Maxwell 2FBS-S1000

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $330; -
HearWiki score: 88; 47
Released: 2026; 2026
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 90 mm planar magnetic; -
Driver type: planar; -
Driver size: 90 mm; -
Drivers per side: 1; -
Frequency response: 10 Hz - 50 kHz; -
Bluetooth: 5.3; -
Codecs: SBC, AAC, LC3, LC3plus, LDAC; -
Multipoint pairing: Yes; -
Battery life: 80 h; 25 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: buttons; -
Weight: 560 g; 204 g
USB-C: Yes; -
Microphones: 2; -
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: AI ENC; -

Specification comparison of Audeze Maxwell 2 vs Exfit FBS-S1000
Spec	Audeze Maxwell 2	Exfit FBS-S1000
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$330	-
HearWiki score	88 / 100 Outstanding	47 / 100 Weak
Released	2026	2026
Audio
Driver	90 mm planar magnetic	-
Driver type	planar	-
Driver size	90 mm	-
Drivers per side	1	-
Frequency response	10 Hz - 50 kHz	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	-
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LC3, LC3plus, LDAC	-
Multipoint pairing	Yes	-
Battery
Battery life	80 h	25 h
Battery life (ANC on)	35 h	-
Full charge time	120 min	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	-
ANC type	adaptive	-
Transparency mode	Yes	-
Companion app	Yes	-
Custom EQ	Yes	-
Wear detection	No	-
Controls	buttons	-
Design
Weight	560 g	204 g
USB-C	Yes	-
Calls
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.

Exfit FBS-S1000

The Exfit FBS-S1000 is a versatile wireless neckband-style headphone that combines retractable earbuds with built-in external speakers for flexible listening options. It provides up to 25 hours of battery life when used in the in-ear configuration, making it a practical choice for extended daily use.

Pro:Retractable earbuds for easy storage
Pro:Integrated external speakers for shared listening
Pro:Long 25-hour battery life in in-ear mode

Con:No active noise cancellation mentioned
Con:Design may feel dated due to 2018 release
Con:External speakers could drain battery faster

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