Audeze Maxwell 2 review

The Maxwell 2 brings audiophile hardware to gaming. Its 90 mm planar magnetic drivers are about three times larger than typical gaming drivers, according to Audeze, and its patent-pending SLAM technology is aimed at spatial immersion and positional precision. Wireless audio runs up to 24-bit/96kHz with ultra-low latency over a USB-C dongle, and Bluetooth supports LE Audio, Auracast, LDAC and AAC. Spatial audio support covers Dolby Atmos and Tempest 3D. For chat, the detachable boom is hypercardioid with beamforming and FILTER AI noise removal, and an internal mic covers casual calls. Battery is rated at 80+ hours, and a 20 minute charge gives 24 hours. The big drawback is weight: Audeze lists 560 g, far above everything else here. You also choose a PlayStation or Xbox model at purchase. Audeze listed it at $329.00 when we checked.

Who it is for

Players who care about sound quality first and want one headset for games, music and movies.

Price

$329.00 at Audeze when checked.

In Stock $329.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• 90 mm planar magnetic drivers with patent-pending SLAM technology
• Ultra-low latency wireless up to 24-bit/96kHz
• Detachable hypercardioid beamforming boom mic with FILTER AI noise removal
• 80+ hour battery, 20 minute fast charge for 24 hours
• Bluetooth with LE Audio, Auracast, LDAC and AAC

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Planar magnetic drivers are rare in gaming headsets
• Strength: Dolby Atmos and Tempest 3D spatial audio support
• Strength: Internal mic for chat when the boom is off
• Weakness: 560 g is by far the heaviest headset here
• Weakness: Separate PlayStation and Xbox models
• Weakness: No active noise cancellation listed

Key facts

• Battery: 80+ hours
• Microphone: Detachable hypercardioid beamforming boom
• Drivers: 90 mm planar magnetic
• Weight: 560 g
• Spatial audio: Dolby Atmos, Tempest 3D

Where it ranks

Audeze Maxwell 2 is No. 7 in our Best Gaming Headsets verdict.