Description
Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Planar Magnetic Headset
- 80hr+ Battery Life with Fast Charge for All Day Play in 20 min
- Ultra-Low Latency Wireless with 3X Range of Traditional 2.4Ghz
- First-in-Class Bluetooth 5.3 supports LE Audio, LC3plus, LDAC
- Class-Leading High-Resolution Audio up to 24-bit/96kHz
- Embedded Dolby Atmos® License (Xbox version only)
- All-New Reinforced Chassis Built with Aluminum and Steel
- FILTER™ Noise Reduction Technology for Clear Communications
- Award-winning Audeze 90mm Planar Magnetic Drivers
Unrivaled Audio
Powered by Audeze’s latest 90mm planar magnetic drivers, with over 3X the driver area of leading competitors, Maxwell delivers powerful bass and pinpoint precision. Audeze drivers are trusted by leading recording and game studios worldwide, and feature patented technologies including Uniforce™ voice coils, Fluxor™ magnets, and Fazor™ waveguides. Experience class-leading high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/96kHz over Wireless or USB.
Forged through Competition
Hear your opponents coming before they find you, for an edge in every match. Leading pro gamers rely on Audeze headsets for their lightning-quick response and detailed sound. Never miss a teammate’s call-outs with quickly adjustable game-chat mix on PC, Mac, and consoles*.
*See Compatibility Chart Below
Battle-Ready Durability and Comfort
Maxwell is built on an all-new toughened chassis with premium aluminium yokes and spring steel headband. Play in comfort, all day, all night with deluxe memory foam earpads and replaceable suspension strap. Shut out the world around you with industry-leading passive noise reduction from the reinforced dual-chamber earcups.
80+ Hour Battery Life
Charge 20min to Play All Day
80+ Hours Maxwell Battery life
40~ Hours Premium Gaming Headset
25~ Hours High-end Gaming Headset
10~ Hours Standard Gaming Headset
Ultra-Low Latency Wireless
Play confidently with reliable stability and 3X the range versus standard 2.4GHz wireless, keeping you in sync with the action on-screen. Enjoy lossless-quality high-resolution audio with the latest in wirelesstechnology, compatible with LC3plus, LE Audio, and LDAC. Switch seamlessly between multiple devices with Bluetooth Multipoint.
Stunning Spatial Audio
Experience unparalled audio with deeply immersive sound from the experts at Dolby Labs. Maxwell for Xbox includes a Dolby Atmos license ready to activate on your device. Download the Dolby Access app to personalize your spatial audio experience.
A.I. Noise Filtering Microphones
Get crystal-clear communications from Audeze’s FILTER noise reduction technology. Using a dedicated A.I. processor, background noise is removed instantly and automatically on any platform. Tune your mic to sound just right with exclusive 5-band equalizer. The Shure®-designed detachable boom microphone and on-board beamforming array make sure your voice is always heard.
Customize to All Your Favorites
Get sound that adapts to you, across titles and genres, from Maxwell’s user-customizable multi-band EQ system. Enhance specific sound cues with presets for footsteps, ballistics, racing, and RPGs. With the ability to save up to 4 user-defined EQ profiles, you can try out community-sourced settings, or craft your own in the Audeze HQ gaming app.
Maxwell Versus
We compared Maxwell against four of the most popular wireless gaming headsets.
FEATURE | Audeze Maxwell | Steel Series Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | Asus ROG Strix GO BT | Razer Barracuda Pro | Astro A50 Gen4 |
Price |
$299 – 329 |
$349 |
$249 |
$249 |
$299 |
Driver |
90mm Planar Magnetic |
40mm Dynamic Cone |
40mm Dynamic Cone |
50mm Dynamic Cone |
40mm Dynamic Cone |
Battery Life |
80+ hrs |
22 hrs |
45 hrs |
40 hrs |
15 hrs |
Quick Charge |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✖ |
✖ |
Suspension Headband |
✔ |
✔ |
✖ |
✖ |
✖ |
Embedded Dolby Atmos License |
✔ |
✖ |
✖ |
✖ |
✖ |
Integrated A.I. Noise Filtration Processor |
✔ |
✖ |
✔ |
✖ |
✖ |
Beamforming Microphones |
✔ |
✖ |
✔ |
✔ |
✖ |
Microphone EQ Control |
✔ |
✖ |
✖ |
✖ |
✖ |
Xbox Wireless |
✔ |
✔ |
✖ |
✖ |
✔ |
Bluetooth LE Audio |
✔ |
✖ |
✖ |
✖ |
✖ |
BT Codec Support |
BT 5.3 LC3plus / LC3 / LDAC / AAC |
BT 5.0 SBC |
BT 5.0 aptX Adaptive |
BT 5.2 SBC |
✖ |
Compatibility
Windows / Mac
- Ultra Low Latency Wireless
- USB-C Digital Audio
- 3.5mm Analog Audio
- Dolby Atmos (Xbox Version Only)
- Game/Chat Mix
- AudezeHQ App Support
Xbox
- Ultra Low Latency Wireless (Xbox Version Only)
- 3.5mm Analog Audio
- Dolby Atmos (Xbox Version Only)
- Game/Chat Mix (Xbox Version Only)
PlayStation
- Ultra Low-Latency Wireless (Playstation Version Only)
- USB-C Digital Audio (Playstation Version Only)
- 3.5mm Analog Audio
- Tempest 3D (Playstation Version Only)
- Game/Chat Mix (Playstation Version Only)
Switch
- Ultra Low Latency Wireless
- Bluetooth Audio
- USB-C Digital Audio
- 3.5mm Analog Audio
- Game/Chat Mix
iOS
- Ultra Low-Latency Wireless
- Bluetooth Audio
- USB-C Digital Audio
- 3.5mm Analog Audio
Android
- Ultra Low-Latency Wireless
- Bluetooth Audio
- USB-C Digital Audio
- 3.5mm Analog Audio
- Game/Chat Mix
- AudezeHQ App Support
Package Includes
- Maxwell headset
- Detachable hypercardioid boom microphone
- USB-C wireless dongle
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- USB-C to USB-A adapter cable
- 3.5mm TRRS analog cable
- Quickstart guide and warranty card
Specifications
Audio |
|
Style |
Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back |
Transducer type |
Planar Magnetic |
Magnetic structure |
Fluxor™ magnet array |
Phase management |
Fazor™ |
Magnet type |
Neodymium N50 |
Diaphragm type |
Ultra-Thin Uniforce™ |
Transducer size |
90 mm |
Maximum SPL |
>120dB |
Frequency response |
10Hz – 50kHz |
THD |
<0.1% (@ 1 kHz, 1mW) |
Spatial Audio |
Dolby Atmos® (Xbox Version) Tempest 3D (PlayStation Version) |
Weight |
490g |
Microphones |
|
Boom Microphone |
Detachable, Hypercardioid, Designed by Shure |
Beamforming |
5x on-board microphone array |
Power |
|
Battery type |
Lithium-polymer, 1800mAh |
Battery life |
Over 80 hrs wireless playback @ 80dBA |
Fast charge |
USB-C, 5v 1.8 Amp max – 25% charge / 20min (Full charge 2hr) |
Connection |
|
Wireless |
Ultra-low-latency |
Bluetooth: 5.3 |
Supports: Multipoint, LE Audio, LC3, LC3plus, LDAC, AAC, SBC |
Wired – Digital |
USB-C with dual-audio endpoints and game-chat mix |
Wired – Analog |
3.5mm TRRS active |