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General

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Series

Maxwell1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Product title Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Gaming Headset. The standard Maxwell 2 is a separate product without ANC.

Cloud Alpha1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

208-MW-1130-01, 207-MW-1130-01, P004139, P0041381Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker store SKUs: PlayStation 208-MW-1130-01, Xbox 207-MW-1130-01. The P-numbers are the manufacturer codes at Scan UK.3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/audeze-maxwell-2-anc-for-playstation-planar-magnetic-anc-gaming-headset-with-slam-technologyRead 14 October 2026Manufacturer codes at Scan UK: P004139 for the PlayStation edition and P004138 for the Xbox edition.

AJ5C7AA1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Structured Product data binds AJ5C7AA to Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless.

GTIN / EAN

819343015646, 8193430156601Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker store variant barcodes: 819343015646 PlayStation, 819343015660 Xbox.3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/audeze-maxwell-2-anc-for-playstation-planar-magnetic-anc-gaming-headset-with-slam-technologyRead 14 October 2026Scan UK GTINs: 819343015646 for P004139 PlayStation and 819343015660 for P004138 Xbox. They match the maker store barcodes.

1987012161791Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Same Product data explicitly gtin12 198701216179.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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14 August 20254Press releasehp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2025/hp-cranks-up-the-game-with-smarter-systems-cooler-builds-and-gear-that-hits-different.htmlRead 8 October 2026Press release dated August 14, 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker store shows both versions in stock.

Available1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Tom's Hardware calls the Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless a solid successor to the original Cloud Alpha Wireless.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$4291Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker store price 429 USD for PlayStation and 449 USD for Xbox. USD before sales tax. PC and Mac are covered by both editions.

$299.994Press releasehp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2025/hp-cranks-up-the-game-with-smarter-systems-cooler-builds-and-gear-that-hits-different.htmlRead 8 October 2026Pricing and Availability: exact Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless August availability for $299.99. Current discounts excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Over-ear1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Closed1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Wearing style

Headband2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Getting Started: headband strap on posts on both sides of the headband.

Headband3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

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Flat1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 202690-degree cup rotation allows flat storage. No inward headband folding is claimed.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

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Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Comfort feature explicitly 90-degree rotating cups.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Planar magnetic1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: planar magnetic, Fluxor magnet array, Uniforce diaphragm, 90 mm.

Dynamic1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

90mm1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

53mm1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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Diaphragm material

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Magnet

Neodymium N501Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Neodymium1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min10 HzMax50 kHz1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 10 Hz to 50 kHz. Acoustic driver specification.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

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64Ω2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026HP AJ5C7AA datasheet, November 2025, product table page 2 and footnotes page 3.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

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96dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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Per 1 mW1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

0.1%1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Published as < 0.1% at 100 dB.

2%1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Headphone specifications publish ≤2 percent. Test frequency and level unstated. This is a claimed upper bound.

Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

96kHz1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Versatile Connectivity: up to 24 bit and 96 kHz over the USB-C wireless dongle and USB-C wired connections.

96kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 publishes playback sampling rates 96/48 kHz for stereo and 7.1. USB base station audio is the digital input route. No native headset USB-C audio or microphone sample rate inferred.

Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Versatile Connectivity: up to 24 bit and 96 kHz over the USB-C wireless dongle and USB-C wired connections.

24bits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 publishes 16/24-bit digital audio. Base station USB input route, not a claim of lossless Bluetooth transmission.

DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Equalization Presets and Programming: six on-board presets and four programmable slots.

Yes7Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly saves EQ profiles to headset, reconnects to PS5 and cycles them using RGB Base Station. Conflicting early persistence observations in Tom's Hardware not treated as unconditional lack of support. This is observed cross-host persistence, with base station used and NGENUITY beta at test time.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

106Reviewgamerevolution.com/review/984908-audeze-maxwell-2-anc-review-wireless-gaming-headseRead 14 October 2026Pros list: ten-band EQ customization.

107Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026September 12, 2025 exact-model review, Cyberpunk 2077 and software sections explicitly ten-band headphone EQ. Thirteen-band microphone EQ is separate. Tested new NGENUITY beta at review time.

EQ presets

Audeze, Treble Boost, Bass Boost, Immersive, Competition, Footsteps2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Equalization Presets and Programming: Audeze, Treble Boost, Bass Boost, Immersive, Competition and Footsteps. Four programmable slots are separate.

Music, Game, Chat6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-review-162061Read 8 October 2026App section explicitly names Music, Game and Chat. No onboard persistence inferred.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

Dolby Atmos, Tempest 3D1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Dolby Atmos or Tempest 3D. Dolby Atmos applies to PC and Xbox, Tempest 3D to PlayStation. The page says only the Xbox version includes a free Dolby Access licence. That edition difference is not stored.

Spatial Audio by HyperX NGENUITY1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Integrated self-calibrating head tracking in supported applications.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Active Noise Cancellation up to 35 dB with Transparency Mode.

No6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-review-162061Read 8 October 2026Noise attenuation section explicitly no active noise cancellation.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid5Press articleheadphones.com/blogs/announcements/audeze-maxwell-2-anc-launches-today-heres-what-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 2026Audeze launch text: industry-leading hybrid active noise cancellation with transparency mode. The Gadgeteer repeats hybrid ANC. The microphone layout of the ANC system is not published.

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

35dB1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Published as up to 35 dB. Audeze adds that results vary with fit, firmware and environment.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Transparency Mode.

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Adjustable transparency

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Music preset stays close to the house target, with a dip around 3.5 kHz and a peak around 6 kHz.6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-review-162061Read 8 October 2026Objective Measurements in default Music preset against SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. No numeric target error inferred.

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Speech remains understandable in noise, though the boom microphone does not remove all background sounds.6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-review-162061Read 8 October 2026Ideal, office, reverberant, street and wind recorded demos. No numeric microphone SNR or bandwidth inferred.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Detachable boom1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: boom microphone, detachable, hypercardioid, with an internal mic for chat.

Detachable boom1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Microphone element

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Electret condenser1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Main detachable boom uses electret condenser. Secondary internal mic is MEMS and not substituted.

Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

Hypercardioid1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: boom microphone, detachable, hypercardioid, with an internal mic for chat.

Unidirectional1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Min100 HzMax10 kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026HP AJ5C7AA datasheet, November 2025, product table page 2 and footnotes page 3.

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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-42dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Boom sensitivity -42 dBV with reference 0 dB = 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz. Built-in microphone has a separate -40 dBV value.

Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

AI1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026FILTER AI noise removal. Beamforming line: physical and AI noise reduction.

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Flip to mute

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Mute button

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Getting Started: toggle switch at the bottom of the right ear cup. It is a switch and not a push button.

Yes3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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LED on mic1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Communication feature explicitly boom microphone LED mute indicator. Internal mesh is not a foam windscreen.

Sidetone

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Sidetone page: the Game/Chat wheel adjusts the gain. Zero turns it off. The AINR button also toggles it.

Yes3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

Adjustable sidetone

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Sidetone page: the Game/Chat wheel adjusts the gain. Zero turns it off.

Yes3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Base Station Controls button 3 selects monitoring level adjusted by wheel. Headset button only toggles monitoring.

Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Microphones page: foam pop filter preinstalled on the boom mic, removable and replaceable.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Analog, USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: wireless USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3, wired digital USB-C, wired analog 3.5 mm TRRS active.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, Analog3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Usage separately depicts Adapter 2.4 GHz, Dual Bluetooth and 3.5 mm wired paths. USB on headset is labeled charge port, not a native wired audio path.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRRS1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Wired analog 3.5 mm TRRS active. A 3.5 mm TRRS cable of 1.2 m is in the box.

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Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

3.5 mm2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wired Connections: AUX port at the bottom of the headset is one of two 3.5 mm ports. The other is for the boom mic.

3.5 mm3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.5m1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Package list: longest cable is the USB-C to USB-C cable of 1.5 m.

1.5m2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026HP AJ5C7AA datasheet, November 2025, product table page 2 and footnotes page 3.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026USB-C cable and USB-C wireless dongle in the box.

USB-C3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Wired digital USB-C with dual audio endpoints and game chat mix.

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Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: wired analog 3.5 mm TRRS active. The manual says the headset switches to AUX mode with the cable. The page does not say the headset works unpowered.

Yes6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-review-162061Read 8 October 2026Connection section: headset turns off when connected through 3.5 mm to conserve battery.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

Included1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026USB-C wireless dongle in the box.

Included3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

USB-C1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026USB-C wireless dongle. The USB-C to USB-A adapter cable in the box covers USB-A ports.

USB-C3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview K labels the base USB-C port. Supplied USB-A adapter does not change native port type.

Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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20m1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth 5.3. Supports Auracast, LE Audio, LC3, LC3plus, LDAC, AAC, SBC and Multipoint.

5.21Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

LC3, LC3plus, LDAC, AAC, SBC1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: LC3, LC3plus, LDAC, AAC and SBC listed.

SBC, AAC-LC1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Table says SBC and AAC-LC. MPEG-2 is listed separately without a specific codec profile and is omitted. SoundGuys confirms SBC/AAC.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: LE Audio listed.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Versatile Connectivity: Bluetooth supports Auracast.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Multipoint listed.

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Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Connection Priority: two wireless sources cannot play at the same time. Bluetooth is generally preferred, with automatic switching.

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Fast pairing

Microsoft Swift Pair2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth Connection: supports Swift Pair on Windows.

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Base station

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HyperX RGB Base Station3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, macOS, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, SteamOS, iOS, Android1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Compatibility table: PC and Mac, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, iOS and Android. Steam Deck from the manual. Console editions differ and the variant rows hold the split.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Xbox Series X|S2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 names PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Mac, Mobile and Xbox via 3.5 mm only. Android/iOS Bluetooth use independently supported by exact review. No Xbox wireless path claimed.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

AAudeze Maxwell 2 ANC

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	USB
Windows	Analog
macOS	2.4 GHz
macOS	USB
macOS	Analog
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	USB
Nintendo Switch	Analog
iOS	2.4 GHz
iOS	Bluetooth
iOS	USB
iOS	Analog
Android	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
Android	USB
Android	Analog

Source1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Compatibility table for PC, Mac, Switch, iOS and Android. Console routes are left out of the shared base because the edition varies. No microphone flags are inferred. iOS devices with a Lightning port need a certified adapter.

BHyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	2.4 GHz	Yes
PS5	2.4 GHz	Yes
Xbox Series X|S	Analog	Not available

Source3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Windows 11 and PS5 setup explicitly select headset Game output and Chat mic input via USB base. Xbox analog path is maker-stated. Its mic operation is not inferred.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

1,800mAh1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: lithium-polymer, 1800 mAh.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery Replacement instructions require removal of pad, four screws and driver cover. This is a screwed user/service replacement, not a quick battery swap during use.

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AAudeze Maxwell 2 ANC

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	40
Bluetooth	Yes	35

Source1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab: ANC off 40 h and ANC on 35 h, tested over Bluetooth with continuous playback and pink noise at 80 dBA. Another block on the same page still shows over 80 hours, which is the standard Maxwell 2 claim.

BHyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	250

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 and page 3: up to 250 h in 2.4 GHz Adapter mode at 50 percent volume with continuous playback. Dual-radio 125 h cannot be represented distinctly by the current connection enum and is retained in this note. ANC absent, proved by exact review.

Battery life (claimed, max)

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

250h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

35h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

250h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Fast charge: USB-C, 5 V and 1.8 A maximum, 25 percent in 20 minutes, full charge 2 hours.

USB-C1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

120min1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Fast charge: USB-C, 5 V and 1.8 A maximum, 25 percent in 20 minutes, full charge 2 hours. The 25 percent in 20 minutes claim is not stored as a quick charge claim because it gives no playback time.

360min1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly charge time six hours. No quick-charge playback promise published.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

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Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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Use while charging

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel, Chat mix wheel2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls page: power button, volume wheel, Game/Chat wheel, ANC button and mute switch.

Buttons, Volume wheel3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

Volume control

Wheel2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Equalization page: volume wheel, press once to cycle EQ presets.

Wheel3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

Hardware dial2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Game/Chat Mix page: on-board wheel. Supported on PC, macOS and Xbox only. It is not available on PlayStation.

Hardware dial3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Base Station Controls button 2 selects Game/Chat mix adjusted by the base volume wheel. This is a supplied base control, not a headset chat wheel.

Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Yes5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Software section explicitly remaps six supplied base-station buttons to functions, keyboard actions or macros. Headset buttons are not claimed remappable.

Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

Suspension strap2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Getting Started: the headband strap attaches to posts. The product page describes a wide ventilated head strap.

Padded1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Headband material

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Leatherette-covered foam5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design and Comfort, package and Software sections of exact Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless review.

Frame material

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Stainless steel and aluminum forks1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Durable Metal Frame and specification: stainless steel headband and aluminum forks.

Ear cup material

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Plastic5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design and Comfort, package and Software sections of exact Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless review.

Ear pad material

Memory foam1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Comfort, Upgraded: new memory foam earpads. The cover material is not stated.

Microfiber1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Customization: detachable magnetic ear pads.

Yes3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery Replacement instructions explicitly remove and reinstall the right ear cushion.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

Magnetic2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Customization: detachable magnetic ear pads.

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Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear pads, Ear cup covers2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Customization: magnetic ear pads and magnetic ear cup covers including ReSkin.

Ear cushions, Battery, Detachable microphone3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Rev B explicitly supplies battery replacement steps. Ear cushions and detachable microphone are separately removable.

Software

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Companion app

Audeze app1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026The Audeze App: download for Windows, Mac, iOS or Android.

HyperX NGENUITY1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

App platforms

Windows, macOS, iOS, Android1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026The Audeze App: download for Windows, Mac, iOS or Android.

Windows2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3: legacy NGENUITY Windows 10+, current NGENUITY Windows 11+. No Mac/mobile companion app inferred.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Firmware Updates: through the Audeze app on PC and macOS. Not available on iOS or Android.

Yes8Maker product pagehyperx.com/pages/ngenuityRead 8 October 2026Additional FAQs explicitly supplies a standalone firmware updater for Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless. Current page also lists exact headset under current official NGENUITY support. Generic RGB and onboard-memory statements are not used for headset-specific attributes.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

560g(1.2 lb)1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 560 g. The page does not say whether the detachable microphone is included. Unqualified maker weight, not independently weighed.

345g(12.2 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 separately lists headset 345 g, base 178 g and boom mic 12 g. Stored main-headset figure, not package weight.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Maxwell 2 ANC headset, Detachable boom mic with pop filter, USB-C wireless dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable (1.5m), USB-C to USB-A adapter cable (0.3m), 3.5mm TRRS analog cable (1.2m)1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Package Includes list for both editions.

Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless headset, RGB Base Station, Detachable microphone, 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, 3.5 mm headset audio cable, Quick Start Guide3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AAudeze Maxwell 2 ANC

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C	1.5	1
USB-C to USB-A adapter	0.3	1
3.5mm TRRS analog	1.2	1

Source1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Package Includes: USB-C to USB-C 1.5 m, USB-C to USB-A adapter cable 0.3 m, 3.5 mm TRRS analog 1.2 m.

BHyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C	1.5	1
USB-C to USB-C	0.5	1
3.5 mm headset audio	1.5	1
USB-C to USB-A adapter	Not available	1

Source3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview names two USB-C to USB-C cables plus USB-A adapter. Exact Tom's Hardware box list confirms 1.5 m and 0.5 m lengths. Datasheet legacy USB-C to USB-A naming conflicts and is not used.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

None7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/audeze/maxwell-2-ancRead 14 October 2026Public verdict for travel: it does not come with a carrying case. Only the public verdict text was used.

Soft5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Box list explicitly microfiber cloth drawstring carrying bag. Not a charging dock.

Links

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Product page

www.audeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headset1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-anc-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headset1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Spec sheet

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media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026HP AJ5C7AA datasheet, November 2025, product table page 2 and footnotes page 3.

Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_ANC_User_Guide_-_2026-07-16.pdfRead 14 October 2026Maxwell 2 ANC User Guide, 8 pages, file dated 2026-07-16 on the maker product support page.

files.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdf3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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2years1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact US AJ5C7AA product Warranty section: two years. Statutory rights excluded.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.