Audeze
Audeze Maxwell 2
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Ranked #1 in Gaming Headsets
Backed by 4 cited sources
Covered by 4 outlets
The consensus sound-quality king of 2026: RTINGS' best gaming headset tested and IGN's top overall pick, with 90mm planar magnetic drivers and 80+ hour battery. Heavy at 560g and an incremental update over the original, but nothing else matches its audio.
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Key features
- ✓ 90mm planar magnetic drivers
- ✓ 80+ hour battery life
- ✓ 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, USB-C and 3.5mm wired
- ✓ Excellent detachable mic
- ✓ PS5 and Xbox variants
The sources behind this ranking
4 cited sources cover Audeze Maxwell 2. Here's the stance each one takes.
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RTINGS Named the best gaming headset RTINGS has tested: a premium headset with strong sound quality, low wireless latency, and an excellent mic. S Read → I 
IGN IGN's top pick overall: unmatched sound quality from 90mm planar magnetic drivers and top-notch build, though the 560g weight is its main drawback. S Read → P 
PC Gamer Reviewed it as a successor to the original Maxwell but says the Maxwell 2 has not replaced the original as its best wireless audiophile pick. B Read → T 
Tom's Hardware Review is titled 'Maxwell 1.5?', framing it as an incremental upgrade over the original Maxwell rather than a generational leap. B Read →
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