Over-Ear
Audeze Maxwell 2
88Outstanding
$330
Full review dataAudeze Maxwell 2 vs Ori Sonic Over-Ear Studio: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Audeze Maxwell 2 vs Ori Sonic Over-Ear Studio, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
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.
- Audeze Maxwell 2
- Ori Sonic Over-Ear Studio
HearWiki score
88
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Sound
9.5
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Battery
9.5
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Calls
9.0
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Value
7.5
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Price (USD)
$330
$200
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 Ori Sonic Over-Ear Studio (2024). The Audeze Maxwell 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None.
- Maxwell 220262 yr newer
- Over-Ear Studio2024
What differsMaxwell 2Over-Ear Studio
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
Platform
Specifications
Maxwell 2Over-Ear Studio
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $330
- $200
- HearWiki score
- 88
- Not scored
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 90 mm planar magnetic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 90 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 50 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- -
- 38 Ω
- 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
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Model code
- -
- StudioSonic PRO
- 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.
Ori Sonic Over-Ear Studio
The Ori Sonic Over-Ear Studio are closed-back, wired monitoring headphones built for precise audio work in studios or on location. They use large 50mm dynamic drivers for detailed sound, and their foldable build with plush pads aims for comfort during long sessions. Multiple detachable cables with both 3.5mm and 6.3mm plugs make them versatile for various gear.
- Pro:Large 50mm drivers deliver clear, accurate sound
- Pro:Foldable design for easy transport and storage
- Pro:Comfortable cushioned ear pads for extended use
- Con:No active noise cancellation, so ambient noise may intrude
- Con:Wired only, limiting mobility
- Con:May require a headphone amp for best performance with some devices
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