Audeze Maxwell
The 90mm planar magnetic drivers—the largest in any gaming headset—provide positional audio accuracy that dynamic drivers simply cannot match. Consistently ranked #1 for audiophile gaming by RTINGS, Tom's Hardware, and SoundGuys.
Our Verdict
90mm planar magnetic drivers—the largest in any gaming headset—provide positional audio accuracy that dynamic drivers cannot match. The audiophile's gaming headset. At 490g it's heavy, but the suspension headband distributes weight well for sessions up to 2-3 hours.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- •90mm planar magnetic drivers (largest in gaming)
- •Pinpoint positional audio accuracy
- •80+ hour battery life
- •Shure-made detachable boom mic
- •Supports Dolby Atmos and Tempest 3D
✗ Cons
- •Very heavy at 490g—not suited for long sessions
- •Expensive
- •Mic AI noise suppression can over-filter voices
- •Requires buying Xbox or PlayStation version separately for console use
Specifications
| Driver Size | 90mm planar magnetic |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz-50kHz |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Latency | ~16ms |
| Battery | 80+ hours |
| Weight | 490g |
| Platform Note | Separate Xbox/PlayStation versions (Dolby license) |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- ✓Competitive FPS players
- ✓Audiophile gamers
- ✓Those wanting best positional audio
Not For
- ✗Those sensitive to weight (490g is very heavy for 4-6hr sessions)
- ✗Budget gamers
- ✗Console gamers wanting one universal headset
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