Audeze has officially unveiled the Maxwell 2, the next-generation successor to its highly regarded Maxwell wireless gaming headset.
Audeze has officially unveiled the Maxwell 2, the next-generation successor to its highly regarded Maxwell wireless gaming headset.
Audeze has officially unveiled the Maxwell 2, the next-generation successor to its highly regarded Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset launched back in 2022. Building on the strong foundations of the original model, Maxwell 2 focuses on meaningful refinements rather than radical change, aiming to deliver even higher audio fidelity, improved long-session comfort, and smarter software-driven features for competitive and immersive gaming.
While the first-generation Maxwell was already considered one of the best-sounding wireless gaming headsets on the market, the Audeze Maxwell 2 further elevates the experience with upgraded planar magnetic tuning, new SLAM acoustic management for more impactful bass, and enhanced spatial accuracy. Audeze has also addressed user feedback with a redesigned fit and ecosystem updates, positioning Maxwell 2 as a more polished and versatile flagship.
Key Features
• Refined 90mm Planar Magnetic DriversMaxwell 2 retains Audeze’s large 90mm planar magnetic drivers but introduces its most advanced tuning to date, improving spatial positioning, clarity, and dynamic range over the original Maxwell.
• New SLAM™ Acoustic Technology
The addition of Audeze’s patent-pending SLAM technology delivers deeper, punchier bass without sacrificing midrange clarity, offering a noticeable upgrade over the first-generation model’s low-end response.
• Improved Comfort and Fit
A redesigned wide, ventilated head strap and upgraded earpads provide more internal space and better weight distribution, addressing long-session comfort concerns from the original Maxwell.
• Enhanced AI-Powered Microphones
Maxwell 2 introduces high-bandwidth FILTER AI noise removal, offering clearer voice capture and improved background noise suppression compared to the previous generation’s microphone system.
• Ultra-Low Latency High-Resolution Wireless
The headset supports lag-free wireless audio up to 24-bit/96kHz via USB-C dongle, matching and refining the original Maxwell’s wireless performance while maintaining broad platform compatibility.
• Expanded Bluetooth and Wireless Standards
Support for Bluetooth 5.3 with Auracast, LE Audio, LDAC, and AAC marks a connectivity upgrade over the first version, improving flexibility across mobile and console devices.
• All-New Audeze App Experience
The Audeze Maxwell 2 launches with a completely redesigned Audeze app for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, offering faster access to controls and a cleaner interface compared to the previous software.
• ReSkin Modular Customisation System
A new magnetic ReSkin system allows users to swap side plates for different styles, introducing cosmetic customisation that was not available on the original Maxwell.
• Long Battery Life With Faster Charging
Battery life remains rated at over 80 hours of wireless playback, while fast charging has been optimised to deliver up to 24 hours of use from just 20 minutes of charging.
Pricing and Availability
The Audeze Maxwell 2 Wireless Planar Gaming Headset is available in PlayStation and Xbox variants, with platform-specific spatial audio support including Tempest 3D on PlayStation and Dolby Atmos on Xbox. The AUDEZE Maxwell 2 Wireless Gaming Headset is priced at US$329, with availability starting immediately in selected regions.
