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General

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Series

Maxwell1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Product title Maxwell 2 Wireless Gaming Headset. This is the standard Maxwell 2, listed separately from Maxwell 2 ANC.

Cloud Flight1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Product title HyperX Cloud Flight 2. The original Cloud Flight is not in the catalog.

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

208-MW-1125-01, 207-MW-1125-011Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Shopify variant SKUs: PlayStation 208-MW-1125-01, Xbox 207-MW-1125-01. The 1130 SKUs are the separate Maxwell 2 ANC.

B5VC4AA, B5VC4A6, B5VC5AA, D9LS0AA1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Shopify SKUs: B5VC4AA Black, B5VC5AA White, D9LS0AA Lavender. The user manual lists the Black SKU as B5VC4A6, which is also stored. The Xbox licensed CloudX Flight 2 has its own model numbers and is not included.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026SKU Numbers table on English page 25: B5VC4A6 Black and B5VC5AA White. The Black SKU differs from the store SKU B5VC4AA.

GTIN / EAN

819343015684, 8193430157071Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Shopify variant barcodes.

198990148311, 198990148328, 8218446906971Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Shopify variant barcodes: Black 198990148311, White 198990148328, Lavender 821844690697.

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

5 January 20266Press articlesoundguys.com/audeze-maxwell-2-150345Read 30 September 2026Launch story dated January 5, 2026: Audeze just announced the Maxwell 2.

August 20257Press articlemultiplayer.it/notizie/nuovi-headset-microfoni-hp-hyperx-level-reforge-2025.htmlRead 14 October 2026Article dated 14 August 2025, on the HyperX line-up shown at Level Reforge 2025. It names Cloud Flight 2 with up to 100 hours on 2.4 GHz and 150 hours on Bluetooth.

Status

Available1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Maker product purchase section shows In Stock and Add to Cart. PlayStation ships in 3 to 5 days.

Available1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Black is In stock on the US store on 2026-10-14. White shows Out of Stock.

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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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.

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$129.991Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026US store lists MSRP $129.99 and the Shopify compare-at price is $129.99 for all three colors. The current $99.99 price on White and Lavender is a sale price and is not used. Basic Tutorials also reports from $129.99.

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-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026US store price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black, White, Lavender1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Color options Black, Lavender and White.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Product title and Gaming menu identify Professional Wireless Gaming Headset.

Gaming1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Product type Gaming Headsets.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Audio Style: Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back.

Over-ear1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Form Factor: Over-ear (circumaural), closed back.

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

Closed1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Audio Style: Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back.

Closed1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Form Factor: Over-ear (circumaural), closed back.

Wearing style

Headband7Reviewsoundguys.com/audeze-maxwell-2-review-152758Read 30 September 2026What’s it like to use: headband/headrest strap is attached to posts above both earcups.

Headband1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Over-ear headset with an adjustable headband and steel sliders, as described in the overview.

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

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Flat6Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/tech-takes/gaming/review/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-review.htmlRead 14 October 2026HP Tech Takes, the maker's parent: earcups rotate 90 degrees to rest flat around the neck. Stored as flat.

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

Yes8Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/audeze-maxwell-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design and Comfort of the Maxwell 2: cups tilt and swivel, but do not swivel flat like the original Maxwell. Reviewer describes about 45 degrees backward and 10 degrees forward. A folding-flat capability is not inferred.

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Overview: 90° rotating earcups.

RGB lighting

No8Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/audeze-maxwell-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Maxwell 2 Specs table: Lighting None. Status indicators are distinct from RGB lighting.

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Overview: full-panel RGB behind removable earcup plates.

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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Transducer type: Planar Magnetic.

Dynamic2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Headphone Specifications on English page 24: Driver Dynamic, 50mm.5Retailer pagehpshop.co.za/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headset-black-b5vc4aa-398085Read 14 October 2026HP Shop specification: Large 50 mm dynamic drivers. The maker page names 50 mm drivers without the type.

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

90mm1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Transducer size: 90 mm.

50mm1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Overview: angled 50 mm drivers.

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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications / Magnet type: Neodymium N50.

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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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Frequency response: 10 Hz to 50 kHz. Acoustic driver specification.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

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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32Ω2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 24: Impedance 32 Ω.3Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Impedance 32 Ω on the ROW and Canadian pages. The manual also states 32 Ω.

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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103.5dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026US page: 103 dB SPL/ mW at 1 kHz. The manual states 103.5 dBSPL at 1 kHz (1 mW), so the manual value is stored. The Canadian page wrongly shows the microphone value here.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 24: Sensitivity 103.5 dBSPL at 1kHz (1mW). The web pages say 103 dB SPL/ mW.

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-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Stated as dB SPL/ mW.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 24: at 1kHz (1mW), which is a per 1 mW reference.

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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Published as < 0.1% at 100 dB.

2%1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026US page: ≤ 2%. The manual states <2%. Stored as 2 with the less-than qualifier here.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 24: T.H.D. <2%.

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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Versatile Connectivity paragraph: up to 24-bit/96 kHz via the USB-C wireless dongle and USB-C wired connections.

96kHz2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 25: Sampling Rates 96/48kHz playback. The ROW web page says 48 kHz playback. The manual is stored.

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

24bits1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Versatile Connectivity paragraph: up to 24-bit/96 kHz via the USB-C wireless dongle and USB-C wired connections.

24bits1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Bit-Depth: 24-bit (Playback) and 16-bit (Microphone).2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 25: Bit-Depth 24/16-bit playback, 16-bit microphone.

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_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 14 Equalization Presets and Programming: on-board presets Audeze, Treble Boost, Bass Boost, Immersive, Competition, Footsteps. Four programmable slots are named separately.

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

107Reviewsoundguys.com/audeze-maxwell-2-review-152758Read 30 September 2026Should you use the Audeze app: custom EQ paragraph explicitly states a 10-band equalizer with ±12 adjustment.

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EQ presets

Audeze, Treble Boost, Bass Boost, Immersive, Competition, Footsteps2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 14 Equalization Presets and Programming: on-board presets Audeze, Treble Boost, Bass Boost, Immersive, Competition, Footsteps. Four programmable slots are named separately.

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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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Dolby Atmos on the Xbox version and Tempest 3D on the PlayStation version.

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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

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/audeze/maxwell-2Read 30 September 2026Public Our Verdict / Noise Isolation: the standard Maxwell 2 does not have ANC. The new Maxwell 2 ANC is named separately in the changelog and is not inherited.

No9Reviewnoisypixel.net/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: there is no active noise cancelling on the Flight 2. Isolation is passive from the ear pads.

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

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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)

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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

Balanced sound close to the target curve. Some low-bass roll-off. Bass depends a lot on fit and seal, and glasses cause a large bass drop.4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/audeze/maxwell-2Read 30 September 2026Public Audio Reproduction Accuracy: balanced default response with low-bass roll-off. Public Frequency Response Consistency: glasses break the seal and substantially reduce bass.

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

0dB4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/audeze/maxwell-2Read 30 September 2026Test bench 2.3, Gray for Xbox unit. Other numeric results are behind the RTINGS paywall and were not used

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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.

1dB4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/audeze/maxwell-2Read 30 September 2026Visible Sound Profile descriptor: Slightly Emphasized (1 dB), methodology 2.3. Detailed treble sub-band boxes remain locked.

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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

Full and natural voice with a slight roll-off in the highest treble. Very good background noise handling, and the AI noise removal cuts noise further.4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/audeze/maxwell-2Read 30 September 2026Public Our Verdict / Microphone: full natural voice, slight highest-treble roll-off, remarkable noise handling and AI removal further reduces noise.

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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.

AAudeze Maxwell 2

ANC	Hours (h)
No	77

Source4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/audeze/maxwell-2Read 30 September 2026Public verdict reports 77 h for tested Xbox unit. Connection and volume are not public. ANC false because this standard Maxwell 2 lacks ANC.

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

77h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Boom Microphone: Detachable, Hypercardioid. An internal mic is also available when the boom is removed. The stored primary type is detachable boom.

Detachable boom1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Detachable 10 mm boom mic plus a built-in mic for boomless use.

Microphone element

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Electret condenser1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Boom Mic Element: Electret condenser microphone.

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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications: detachable hypercardioid boom microphone.

Unidirectional1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Boom Mic Polar Pattern: Uni-directional. The built-in mic is omni-directional.

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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21Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Two microphones are listed: the detachable boom mic and the built-in MEMS mic. Only one is stated to be used at a time.

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

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Min100 HzMax10 kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Boom Mic Frequency Response 100 Hz to 10 kHz. The built-in mic is also 100 Hz to 10 kHz.

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

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-20.5dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026US page: -42 dBV (0 dB=1 V/ Pa, 1 kHz). The manual states -20.5 dB for the boom mic, so the manual value is stored. The built-in mic is -15 dB in both.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 24: Boom microphone Sensitivity -20.5dB, no reference unit stated. The US store page says -42 dBV. The two maker sources conflict and the manual is stored.

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.

48kHz5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/audeze-maxwell-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026Spec table: 16-bit/48KHz high bandwidth mic

48kHz2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 25: Sampling Rates 96/48kHz playback, 48kHz microphone. The ROW web page swaps these as 48 kHz playback and 96 kHz microphone. The manual is stored. The audio route is not stated beside it.

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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026FILTER AI Noise Removal headline and Specifications / Beamforming: physical and AI noise reduction.

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Flip to mute

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No9Reviewnoisypixel.net/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: no flip-to-mute. A button mutes the mic and the mic stays in the periphery.

Mute button

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Mute toggle switch on the right ear cup

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Audio controls list mic mute/mic monitoring.

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 mic, Voice prompt1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Overview: an LED signals when you are muted or active with the boom mic. The manual shows a Microphone mute LED on the detachable mic. The manual also lists voice prompts or tones for microphone mute on/off.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5: L Microphone mute LED on the detachable microphone. Page 19: voice prompts or tones announce microphone mute on or off.

Sidetone

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 13 Sidetone: the game/chat wheel cycles to the Sidetone option and adjusts gain. Zero turns it off. The AINR button also toggles it.

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Audio controls: mic mute/mic monitoring. Mic monitoring is the sidetone function.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 16: hold the mic mute / mic monitoring button 2 seconds to toggle mic monitoring.

Adjustable sidetone

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 13 Sidetone: the game/chat wheel adjusts gain. Zero turns it off.

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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_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 11 Boom Mic: foam pop filter is preinstalled and removable/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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Connection: wireless USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3, wired digital USB-C, wired analog 3.5 mm TRRS active. Analog requires headset power.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Compatibility lists 2.4 GHz dongle and Bluetooth. Overview: switch toggles between 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth modes.

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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Connection: wired analog 3.5 mm TRRS active.

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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_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 6: AUX port is one of the two 3.5 mm audio ports.

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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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026The longest supplied cable is the 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable.

0.5m2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 25: Cable length(s) and type(s) 0.5m USB-C to USB-C cable.

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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Package Includes: USB-C wireless dongle and USB-C to USB-C cable. Specifications / Wired Digital USB-C.

USB-C1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026USB Specification: USB 2.0 Type-C. The headset USB-C port is used for charging.

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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Connection: wired digital USB-C and wireless USB-C.

No2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 25: Audio Connection lists 2.4GHz Wireless USB, OMEN Instant Pair and Bluetooth only. The USB-C port is a charge port in the Overview.3Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Audio connection lists only Wireless USB Type-C and Bluetooth. No wired audio path is listed.

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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications: wired analog 3.5 mm TRRS active. It requires headset power.

No2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 25: Audio Connection lists 2.4GHz Wireless USB, OMEN Instant Pair and Bluetooth only. No analog input is shown.3Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Audio connection lists only Wireless USB Type-C and Bluetooth. No analog connection is listed.

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

Included1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Package Includes: USB-C wireless dongle and USB-C to USB-C cable. Specifications / Wired Digital USB-C.

Included1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026In the box: Wireless Dongle.

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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Package Includes: USB-C wireless dongle and USB-C to USB-C cable. Specifications / Wired Digital USB-C.

USB-C1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Overview: a USB-C dongle and a USB-C to USB-A adapter are included. The native connector is USB-C.

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-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Wireless Range: Up to 20 m. The manual says up to 20 meters and that range may vary with environmental conditions.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 25: Up to 20 meters, may vary due to environmental conditions.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Connection, Bluetooth: 5.3.

5.31Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth Version 5.3.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 25: Bluetooth Version 5.3.

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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Connection, Bluetooth: LC3, LC3plus, LDAC, AAC and SBC listed.

SBC, AAC1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026US page lists SBC, MPEG-2 and AAC. The manual lists SBC, MPEG-2 AAC, which is one codec, AAC.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 25: Supported Bluetooth Codecs SBC, MPEG-2 AAC.

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

Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Connection, Bluetooth: LEAudio 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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Versatile Connectivity paragraph explicitly lists Bluetooth support for Auracast, LEAudio, LDAC, AAC.

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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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Connection, Bluetooth: 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_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Connection Priority page 7: two wireless sources cannot play simultaneously, Bluetooth takes priority.

No9Reviewnoisypixel.net/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: no hybrid Bluetooth connection when using 2.4 GHz, it is one or the other.

Fast pairing

Microsoft Swift Pair2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 5 Bluetooth / Windows: Maxwell 2 supports Swift Pair on Windows, with an automatic pairing prompt near a compatible machine.

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Base station

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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, Nintendo Switch 2, SteamOS, iOS, Android1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Compatibility table: PC and Mac, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch 2, iOS and Android. Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck from the manual.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4: PC/Mac, Switch, Steam Deck and matching PS/XB mode. Pages 8-9: matching console edition. Portable iOS and Android from the product page.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Compatibility: PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Mac, Mobile. Mobile is stored as Android and iOS because Bluetooth 5.3 is the connection.

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

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	USB
Windows	Analog
macOS	2.4 GHz
macOS	USB
macOS	Analog
Nintendo Switch 2	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch 2	USB
Nintendo Switch 2	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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Compatibility table: PC and Mac use dongle, USB-C and 3.5 mm. Switch 2 uses dongle, Bluetooth, USB-C and 3.5 mm. iOS and Android have the same four paths. iOS with a Lightning port needs a certified CCK adapter. Console routes are left out of the shared base because the edition varies. No mic flags are inferred.

BHyperX Cloud Flight 2

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
PS5	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Overview: the dongle covers PC, PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The user manual shows the dongle setup for Windows 11, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, and Bluetooth pairing from Android and iOS/iPadOS settings. The maker does not map macOS to a connection, so macOS has no row.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pages 7 to 11: dongle setup for Windows 11, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Page 11 shows Android and iOS/iPadOS Bluetooth pairing. Page 12 describes OMEN Instant Pair on Windows.9Reviewnoisypixel.net/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: Bluetooth connection to an iPhone or other device. The user manual also shows Android and iOS/iPadOS pairing.

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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Power, Battery type: 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.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_Safety_and_Warranty-selected.zipRead 30 September 2026EUNA safety guide: permanently built-in battery, removed only by skilled service personnel.

Yes2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 25 footnote 1: battery can be replaced by user. Page 23 Battery Replacement gives the steps: remove the right ear cushion, unscrew four Philips screws, swap the connector battery.

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

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12Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026One battery is installed. The box list has no spare battery.

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	Hours (h)
No	80

Source1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Over 80 hrs wireless playback at 80 dBA.

BHyperX Cloud Flight 2

Connection	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	100
2.4 GHz	Yes	20
Bluetooth	No	150
Bluetooth	Yes	23

Source1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Battery Life: up to 100 hours (LED off) and up to 20 hours (LED on) in adapter mode. Up to 150 hours (LED off) and up to 23 hours (LED on) in Bluetooth mode. Footnote 2 on the ROW page: tested at 50% volume, continuous playback, out-of-the-box lighting on for the LED-on figures. The US overview says up to 23 hours with full RGB, which conflicts with 20 hours for 2.4 GHz. The Battery Life table is used.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 25: Adapter Mode up to 100 hours with LEDs off, up to 20 hours with LEDs on. Bluetooth Mode up to 150 hours with LEDs off, up to 23 hours with LEDs on. Tested at 50% headphone volume.3Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Footnote 2: tested at 50% headphone volume, continuous playback. 2.4 GHz up to 100 hours LED off and up to 20 hours with out-of-the-box lighting on. Bluetooth up to 150 hours LED off and up to 23 hours with out-of-the-box lighting on.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

80h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Fast charge: USB-C, 5 V and 1.8 A maximum.

USB-C1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Overview: USB-C charge cable in the box. Specification: USB 2.0 Type-C.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 16: USB-C charge port.

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

120min1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Fast charge: full charge in 2 hr.

210min1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026US page: Charge Time 3.5 hours, stored as 210 minutes. The manual says < 3.5 hours.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 25: Charge Time < 3.5 hours. Stored as 210 minutes with the less-than qualifier noted here.

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

20min1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Fast charge: 25 percent charge in 20 minutes. The headline separately gives 24 h of playback for a 20 minute charge.

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

24h1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Headline: 20 min charge gives 24 h. Manual page 2 gives an estimated 20-30 h, compatible with 24 h. Conditions not further specified.

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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_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 2, 10 and 15 identify power, mute and AINR buttons, a volume wheel and a Game/Chat wheel.

Buttons, Volume wheel1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Audio controls: volume, multifunction button, mic mute/mic monitoring and wireless mode switch.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 25 Audio Controls: volume, multifunction button, mic mute / mic monitoring, wireless mode switch. Page 18: scroll wheel adjusts volume.

Volume control

Wheel2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 2, 10 and 15: the wheel up and down controls volume.

Wheel2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18 Volume Wheel: scroll wheel up and down to adjust volume level. Page 5 labels it Volume wheel / headset chat mix.

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_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026On-board Game/Chat Mix wheel, works on PC, macOS and Xbox only.

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

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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_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Getting Started page 2: headband strap attaches to posts. Combined with product section Comfort, Reimagined describing wide ventilated head strap.

Padded9Reviewnoisypixel.net/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review discusses the headband padding and the headband cushion.10Reviewcubed3.com/tech/reviews/audio/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Review: a decent amount of padding along the top of the band.

Headband material

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Frame material

Steel headband8Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/audeze-maxwell-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design and Comfort names the lightly padded steel headband. This locates the published steel component and does not claim every frame or yoke part is steel.

Plastic with steel sliders5Retailer pagehpshop.co.za/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headset-black-b5vc4aa-398085Read 14 October 2026HP Shop specification: Frame Construction Plastic with Steel Sliders. The maker page lists Frame Type Plastic and steel sliders in the overview. Noisy Pixel calls the headband a machined metal band, so reviews differ on the exact frame.

Ear cup material

Plastic8Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/audeze-maxwell-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design and Comfort explicitly identifies plastic earcups on the tested Maxwell 2, not the original or Maxwell 2 ANC.

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Ear pad material

Leatherette-covered memory foam8Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/audeze-maxwell-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design and Comfort explicitly states leatherette-covered memory foam earpads. Later generic leather wording about the headstrap does not establish its composition.

Memory foam with leatherette cover1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Ear Cushions: Memory foam (padding material). The leatherette cover is from the Noisy Pixel review.9Reviewnoisypixel.net/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review calls the ear pads leatherette.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 16 Customization: removable magnetic ear pads and separately removable magnetic earcup shells. Distinct components, not a conflation of shell/pad mounting.

Yes2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5 lists removable ear cushions and page 23 says to pull the right ear cushion from the headset.8Press articlebasic-tutorials.de/news/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wirelessRead 14 October 2026States that earcup covers, pads, headband and microphone can be taken off and replaced.

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_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 16 Customization: removable magnetic ear pads and separately removable magnetic earcup shells. Distinct components, not a conflation of shell/pad mounting.

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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 shells2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 16 Customization: removable magnetic ear pads and separately removable magnetic earcup shells. Distinct components, not a conflation of shell/pad mounting.

Earcup plates, Ear cushions, Boom microphone, Battery2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 22 removable earcup plates, page 23 battery replacement, page 5 detachable microphone and removable ear cushions.8Press articlebasic-tutorials.de/news/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Named parts: earcup covers, pads, headband and microphone. The headband item is not stored because the report does not say which part it means. The maker names removable earcup plates and a detachable boom mic.

Software

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Companion app

Audeze app1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026The New Audeze App section: download for Windows, Mac, iOS or Android.

HyperX NGENUITY1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026NGENUITY named in the compatibility line.

App platforms

Windows, macOS, iOS, Android1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026The New Audeze App section: download for Windows, Mac, iOS or Android.

Windows1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Footnote 1: NGENUITY legacy software for Windows 10+ and newer versions for Windows 11+.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 23: download NGENUITY from hyperx.com/ngenuity. The screenshot shows the Windows app.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Through the Audeze app on PC and macOS.

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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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Maker Specifications: 560 g. Detachable microphone inclusion is not stated. This is an unqualified maker headset weight, not an independently weighed value.

340g(12 oz)2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 25: Headset 340g, boom mic 11g, USB wireless dongle 8g.4Maker product pagede.hyperx.com/en/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026German store specification: Headset 340 g, boom mic 11 g, USB wireless dongle 8 g. The US page gives the headset as .74 lb, which is about 336 g, and HP Tech Takes says 335 g. The maker's own gram figure is stored.

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 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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Package list with the USB-C to USB-A adapter. A second list on the page omits the adapter.

Wireless Gaming Headset, Detachable Microphone, Wireless Dongle, USB-C to USB-A Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026What's In the Box: Wireless Gaming Headset, Detachable Microphone, Wireless Dongle, USB-C to USB-A Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable, Quick Start Guide.

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

AAudeze Maxwell 2

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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Package Includes lists USB-C to USB-C 1.5 m, USB-C to USB-A adapter 0.3 m and 3.5 mm TRRS analog 1.2 m.

BHyperX Cloud Flight 2

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C charge cable	0.5	1

Source1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026USB-C charge cable in the box list. The manual gives its length and type.2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 25: 0.5m USB-C to USB-C cable.

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

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Links

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Product page

www.audeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headset1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Product title Maxwell 2 Wireless Gaming Headset.

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headset1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026US product page for the Cloud Flight 2 in Black, White and Lavender.

Spec sheet

pdf.megekko.nl/00012703-specs.pdf9Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.megekko.nl/00012703-specs.pdfRead 8 October 2026One-page Audeze Maxwell 2 sell sheet, title ADZ_Sellsheet_Maxwell_2_08192025 V8, hosted by a retailer. It names the non-ANC PlayStation/Xbox SKUs. Its Xbox UPC 819343015660 differs from the current maker page barcode 819343015707 for SKU 207-MW-1125-01. The newer exact variant barcode is retained. This sheet does not support the stored GTIN.

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Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_User_Guide_-_2025-12-22.pdfRead 30 September 2026Cover: Maxwell 2 User Guide, dated 12/22/2025, 16 pages. Full public PDF opened and relevant chapters read.

files.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdf2Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Flight_2/HyperX_Cloud_Flight_2_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026English user manual, revision 202512R1, English pages 3 to 25 of the multi-language PDF.

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.

1year3Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/3013/1908/files/Maxwell_2_Safety_and_Warranty-selected.zipRead 30 September 2026US and Canada limited warranty, Maxwell and other gaming headsets: 1 year planar drivers, parts and labor

2years1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-flight-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Warranty tab: 2 years, US store.

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