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A closed-back wireless gaming headset with 90 mm planar magnetic drivers, ultra-low-latency wireless and Bluetooth, designed for serious gaming across PC and consoles.
This closed-back wireless gaming headset pairs massive 90 mm planar magnetic drivers with both a low-latency proprietary connection and Bluetooth 5.3, making it a versatile pick for PC and console play. It offers a long 80-hour battery life, multipoint pairing, and support for high-quality codecs like LDAC, though it lacks active noise cancellation and is on the heavier side at 490 grams.
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| Driver | 90 mm planar magnetic |
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| Driver type | planar |
| Driver size | 90 mm |
| Driver | 90 mm planar magnetic |
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| Driver type | planar |
| Driver size | 90 mm |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
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| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3, LC3plus, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
| Battery life | 80 h |
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| Full charge time | 120 min |
| Weight | 490 g |
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21:04The reviewer concludes that the Audeze Maxwell is the best-sounding wireless gaming headset they've tested, with excellent comfort despite its weight, and a standout noise-filtering microphone feature. However, they note the mic's warm, boomy tuning may not suit everyone, and the Bluetooth behavior can be intrusive during gaming. Overall, they consider it a new gold standard in wireless gaming audio.
24:25The reviewer highly recommends the Audeze Maxwell as the best wireless headset, praising its aggressive pricing, solid build, and impressive battery life. While noting the weight and average microphone quality as drawbacks, the overall verdict is strongly positive, especially for gaming and general use.
12:01The reviewer praises the Audeze Maxwell as an outstanding gaming headset with exceptional planar magnetic audio quality, powerful output, and versatile connectivity, but notes several usability issues including peeling headband padding, a confusing button layout, and a lack of battery voice prompts. Despite these drawbacks, the reviewer considers it a top-tier choice for audio-focused gamers and recommends it for its sound performance.
12:58The reviewer finds the Audeze Maxwell Ultraviolet to be an exceptional gaming headset that lives up to the hype, praising its versatile connectivity, excellent sound quality, and thoughtful EQ presets. They note some drawbacks like the heavy weight, scratch-prone plastic, and potential skin irritation from the ear pads, but overall consider it a strong all-around product.
14:00The reviewer finds the Audeze Maxwell to be an exceptional wireless gaming headphone that successfully bridges the gap between gamers and audiophiles, offering excellent build quality, impressive sound staging and imaging for a closed-back design, and a massive 80-hour battery life. While it is heavy and the bass can get slightly bloated in the mid-bass region, the overall performance, comfort, and versatility make it a highly recommended premium option.
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