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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.

ASTRO1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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.

939-0022421Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Exact selected US Black 939-002242. Current raw public product data separately maps White to 939-002243. A20 Gen 1/2, A50 and G522 data are excluded. The supplied PLAYSYNC bundle is the reference.

GTIN / EAN

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

09785520583410Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1914818-REG/logitech_g_939_002242_a20_x_wireless_gaming.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black listing explicitly couples 939-002242 to UPC 097855205834, independently corroborated by exact Micro Center 700892. Other-region GTINs are excluded.

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.

17 September 20254Press releaselogitech.com/blog/2025/09/17/introducing-the-a20-x-the-ultimate-console-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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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$179.994Press releaselogitech.com/blog/2025/09/17/introducing-the-a20-x-the-ultimate-console-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Company launch article explicitly names USD 179.99 MSRP, Black/White and preorder at announcement. Current discount is not substituted. EUR launch VAT scope is not established.

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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-ear2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026

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.

Closed10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1914818-REG/logitech_g_939_002242_a20_x_wireless_gaming.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black listing explicitly says Closed-Back, corroborated by dedicated ProSettings A20 X table. This is acoustic enclosure, not folding geometry.

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.

Headband2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026

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

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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.

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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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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

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81Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly gives eight customizable LIGHTSYNC RGB zones. A reviewer says two zones, which appears to count the two ear cups. Eight maker zones are retained without equating cups with independent zones.

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.

Dynamic6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model review explicitly identifies 40 mm biocellulose dynamic drivers, matching current maker 40 mm Biocellulose claim. White sample used, regional SKU unstated. This is a published model transducer specification, not a White measurement.

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.

40mm1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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

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Diaphragm material

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Biocellulose1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Exact current maker raw inRiverTechSpecs labels Driver as 40 mm Biocellulose. No G522 transducer material is inferred.

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Maker gives one headphone acoustic range. It does not identify a separate Bluetooth transmission band or a measured curve.

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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36Ω6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model review specification table claims 36 ohms, with no test frequency or connection state. This is an unmeasured published headphone/driver claim. No passive analog path inferred.

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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107dB2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Exact maker support publishes 107 dB ±3 dB without voltage/power, distance or frequency reference. No per-1mW/per-1V normalization is guessed. Separately published maximum SPL 87 dB(A) is not a volume-limit field.

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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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.

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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.

48kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Exact maker PLAYSYNC Base specification: two inputs up to 24 bit/48 kHz on PC and up to 16 bit/48 kHz on consoles. This is the named USB/base path, not a universal Bluetooth format. Mic sampling is separate.

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Maximum published PC/base input format is 24-bit at up to 48 kHz. Console input claim is 16-bit. No absolute format for every path or inferred codec is stored.

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.

Yes4Press releaselogitech.com/blog/2025/09/17/introducing-the-a20-x-the-ultimate-console-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact maker launch explains onboard DSP carries personalized audio settings. Independently tested exact A20 X review explicitly says headphone and microphone EQ save into headset for any device. Shared-model capability test used White, firmware and regional SKU unstated. No individual numeric White results transferred.7Reviewstreamtechreviews.com/blog/astro-a20-xRead 8 October 2026Author explicitly says parametric headphone and microphone EQ changes save to headset for any device. Maker onboard-DSP claim corroborates. No claim that every PC Blue VO!CE filter or spatial effect executes onboard.

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.

105Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-a20-x-review-146985Read 8 October 2026Reviewer directly confirms ten-band parametric playback EQ in desktop/mobile apps. Microphone also has a separate EQ. Band count is not a factory-preset count.

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.

bass boost, gaming, FPS gaming, media6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review names these curated G HUB playback presets, preserving the article's labels. These are app-provided playback options, not microphone radio/broadcast presets or an inferred onboard hardware preset-cycle control. White sample/firmware unspecified for this common app capability.

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.

DTS Headphone:X 2.02Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Exact maker support names DTS Headphone:X 2.0 7.1 virtual surround. PC software support is corroborated by exact TechRadar review. No bundled paid licence, console DTS implementation or head tracking is inferred.

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.

No5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-a20-x-review-146985Read 8 October 2026Exact A20 X review explicitly says no Active Noise Cancellation. Blue VO!CE noise reduction applies to transmitted microphone sound.

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.

Default response lies below the SoundGuys preference curve in bass and substantially in treble. Midrange is closer to the target, giving the balance a warm, subdued character.5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-a20-x-review-146985Read 8 October 2026Public Objective Measurements frequency-response/error-curve prose against SoundGuys preference target. Tested Black sample over 7 days, firmware 1.0.1861, mobile G Hub 1.6, desktop 2025.8.789376. Specific rig, SPL, route, codec, audio processing and precise preset for this curve are not stated. No scalar amplitudes or MDAQS scores reconstructed.

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.

Recorded speech is clear with a dark tone. The reviewer reports intelligible voice across office, reverberant, street and wind recordings.5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-a20-x-review-146985Read 8 October 2026Actual public microphone demos in five environments, same Black sample/firmware as review setup. Reviewer says best recording via base, but exact platform, processing state, gain, SPL and recording route for individual demos are unstated. No numeric 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.

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.

BLogitech ASTRO A20 X

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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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

Microphone element

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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.

Omnidirectional1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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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Min70 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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

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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

48kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly labels 48 kHz full-bandwidth microphone. Acoustic range 70 Hz-20 kHz is separate. No unstated maximum speech resolution is calculated.

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.

DSP5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-a20-x-review-146985Read 8 October 2026Exact desktop app offers noise reduction, noise gate, high-pass, de-esser, de-popper and compression. Stored DSP capability is host-app dependent, not guaranteed bare Bluetooth or on-console filtering.

Flip to mute

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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

Yes4Press releaselogitech.com/blog/2025/09/17/introducing-the-a20-x-the-ultimate-console-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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.

Yes6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model software section explicitly lists adjustable sidetone via G HUB. The White sample is used only for shared-model app capability. Source does not define Bluetooth/USB/console availability of every feature.

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.

USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 202611Maker product pageaudioblog.iis.fraunhofer.com/lc3plus-in-logitech-headsets-delivers-low-latency-wireless-audioRead 8 October 2026Codec designer Fraunhofer IIS identifies the ASTRO A20 X LIGHTSPEED and G522 LIGHTSPEED as LC3plus implementations in its July 16, 2026 primary technology article. This is the named LIGHTSPEED RF audio capability. It does not prove Bluetooth LC3/LC3plus, LE Audio or Auracast. Model firmware and regional SKU are unstated. Generic LC3plus 1.25 ms frame durations and approximately 7 ms implementation examples are not measured or claimed A20 X latency and are excluded from latency fields.

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.

USB-C3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-audio/astro-a20-x/astro-a20-x-setup-guide-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

1.8m1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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-C2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Exact support explicitly lists USB Type-C wired audio, and original AMR guide page 6 shows direct headset USB-to-computer operation with headset power ON. Charge-only sibling assumptions are excluded.

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.

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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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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-C3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-audio/astro-a20-x/astro-a20-x-setup-guide-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Supplied PLAYSYNC base has two USB-C host-input sockets and is cabled with supplied USB-A-to-C leads. It is not a USB-A plug dongle and has no HDMI passthrough.

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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30m2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Maker up-to 30 m wireless range. Protocol-specific setup and environmental conditions are not stated. This is not a measured Bluetooth-only maximum.

Bluetooth

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

5.31Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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.

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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.

No8Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/34148011957783-How-do-I-switch-my-A20-X-headset-between-two-Bluetooth-devicesRead 8 October 2026Exact maker says selecting A20 X on Device 2 disconnects Device 1 before connecting Device 2. Simultaneous Bluetooth hosts are not supported. Multiple pairings are remembered, but maximum saved count is unpublished and omitted. This is separate from two wired base inputs.

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.

No7Reviewstreamtechreviews.com/blog/astro-a20-xRead 8 October 2026Actual A20 X owner review explicitly says no simultaneous audio and physical Bluetooth button selects one stream. PLAYSYNC similarly selects one active cabled system. White model sample used for this shared-model capability, firmware/regional SKU unreported. No White scale number or acoustic result copied.

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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PLAYSYNC Base1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-audio/astro-a20-x/astro-a20-x-setup-guide-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide names Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation/Nintendo and Windows/Mac. Current US maker explicitly adds Switch 2 after firmware update. Launch reporting explicitly names Xbox One/PS4. Exact TechRadar specifies Android/iOS. No SteamOS, Linux or Quest inference.

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.

BLogitech ASTRO A20 X

Platform	Connection
Xbox Series X|S	2.4 GHz
Xbox One	2.4 GHz
PS5	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch 2	2.4 GHz
Windows	2.4 GHz
macOS	2.4 GHz
Windows	USB
macOS	USB
Windows	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-audio/astro-a20-x/astro-a20-x-setup-guide-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Base port 2 switch Xbox for Xbox, port 1 PC for Windows/Mac, either port USB for PlayStation/Switch. Switch/Switch 2 use dock USB-A with supplied cable. Switch 2 requires G HUB firmware update. Maker December 3, 2025 release notes document 1.1.2185 compatibility fixes. Guide page 6 directly shows headset Bluetooth and headset USB audio with power ON, independent of base. Bluetooth phone/desktop paths are supported by guide host icons and exact mobile-app compatibility. Generic platform compatibility does not prove outbound microphone cells, which remain omitted. Direct console USB headset audio and Bluetooth Switch paths are unproved.

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.

1,500mAh2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Exact A20 X support table states 1500 mAh Li-Po. Support lists headset hardware A00195/A00200, base A00201 and boom AU0002, but does not select which headset hardware code applies to this retail Black unit. Only the retail SKU is promoted to model_numbers. No G522 battery or chemistry transfer.

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.

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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	Hours (h)
No	80

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

BLogitech ASTRO A20 X

Lighting	Hours (h)
No	90
Yes	40

Source2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Exact support: 90 h LED off, 40 h LED on at 78 dB SPL. Current US maker specifies default RGB for the 40-hour claim. Active transport, EQ, voice use, codec, spatial processing and firmware are unstated, so those cells are omitted.

Battery life (claimed, max)

80h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

90h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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-C2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026

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.

285min2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Exact maker approximate 4 h 45 min from 0 to 100 percent. Recommended USB supply 5 VDC/500 mA is stated separately. No measured timing or quick-charge claim inferred.

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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Yes6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Original guide powers headset ON for direct USB audio. Exact review confirms it operates without base by USB-C. SoundGuys corroborates plugged playback after charge depletion. Stored powered USB use, no passive listening or wireless dock assumed.

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 wheel, Slider6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review and original guide show physical buttons, volume wheel and power slider. Game/chat control is two rocker buttons. A 3.5 mm microphone jack is not an analog source input.

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.

Wheel6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Physical wheel adjusts headset volume. Exact independent review notes PC/Android headset volume and Xbox system volume differ.

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.

Buttons4Press releaselogitech.com/blog/2025/09/17/introducing-the-a20-x-the-ultimate-console-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker says game/chat levels adjust directly on headset. Exact tested review and US dealer specify PC/Xbox paths. This does not prove separate stream mix on PS5, which reviewer explicitly says unsupported. Base PC/Xbox mode and appropriate host routing are required. Other systems still play audio.

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.

Suspension strap1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

Headband material

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Elastic suspension strap5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-a20-x-review-146985Read 8 October 2026Black review explicitly describes a soft, stretchy suspension band with two adjustment notches. Exact-model Tom's Hardware review calls it an elastic strap. Fibre chemistry and specific weaving construction are unproved.6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model build section explicitly identifies stretchy elastic adjustment strap. Only common model construction claim is used from its White sample, not mass or dimensions.

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.

Plastic2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Maker says PCR plastics. Exact own reviews confirm plastic frame/body. Polymer species and hidden metal structure are unproved. PCR content does not mean every frame component is made entirely of recycled polymer.6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model build section explicitly names split plastic headband and all-plastic build. Manufacturer separately says PCR plastics without naming every component or precise polymer.

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.

Plastic2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Maker material table says PCR plastics and exact reviewed bodies are plastic. The PCR percentage/material denominator and precise polymer species are not inferred. No claim of 100 percent recycled material.6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model build section explicitly describes angular plastic earcups, consistent with exact Black review and maker materials table. No chemical polymer species or recycled fraction per component inferred.

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.

Woven fabric, memory foam1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 20264Press releaselogitech.com/blog/2025/09/17/introducing-the-a20-x-the-ultimate-console-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker launch explicitly describes lightweight woven fabric for comfort. Exact-model Tom's Hardware review identifies cloth-covered pads. Current exact maker page separately supplies the memory-foam claim. Fabric cover and foam filling are distinct from the plastic earcup housing.6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Maker launch explicitly describes lightweight woven fabric for comfort. Exact-model Tom's Hardware review identifies cloth-covered pads. Current exact maker page separately supplies the memory-foam claim. Fabric cover and foam filling are distinct from the plastic earcup housing.

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.

Yes7Reviewstreamtechreviews.com/blog/astro-a20-xRead 8 October 2026Exact A20 X reviewer physically removes and holds the complete left pad in original photo. Current maker support locates label under left pad. This establishes removable pads for the model, without inferring attachment method or official replacement-part SKU.

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.

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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.

Logitech G HUB and Logitech G Mobile6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model, no Astro Command Center inherited. Review Bluetooth-base requirement conflicts with genuine current QSG/direct mobile use and is not imported.

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.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact current maker supports G HUB Windows/macOS and mobile app. Android/iOS app support independently corroborated by exact US B&H listing. G HUB operating-system minimums may change. App support is separate from basic input/output paths.

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.

Yes9Maker product pagemarketplace.logi.com/releasenotes/ghub/enRead 8 October 2026Exact A20 X user firmware releases are documented in G HUB, including 1.1.2185 Switch 2 and USB/Bluetooth fixes, then 1.2.2555 PlaySync base-switching capability. Ordinary firmware updates are supported. No claim of installed reference version or invented release chronology.

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.

290g(10.2 oz)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Maker body claim 290 g. Cable excluded from body. Detachable microphone inclusion and headband extension are unstated. White reviewer scale numbers are not imported into this Black reference.

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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Width190Height194Depth83mm(7.5 × 7.6 × 3.3 in)2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Maker table explicitly labels Headphone height 194 mm, width 190 mm and depth 83 mm. No folded/flat-swivel pose is named. Headband extension and microphone inclusion are unpublished. Receiver 75.2x15.7x36.8 mm is separate and not used. SoundGuys metadata 74x223x298 mm has unclear pose/axes and is excluded.

Certifications

None of 3 known

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.

Black A20 X LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset, Detachable boom microphone, PLAYSYNC Base, Two 1.8 m USB-C to USB-A cables, User documentation1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Current exact maker text and Black in-the-box studio image show headset with installed strap, microphone, base and two A-C cables. A launch report lists an additional strap, which the current maker inventory does not confirm. No second strap or adapter is inferred.

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.

BLogitech ASTRO A20 X

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A data/power cable	1.8	2

Source1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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

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None10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1914818-REG/logitech_g_939_002242_a20_x_wireless_gaming.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current maker complete text/in-the-box photo and US dealer package inventory contain no case or pouch. Retail carton and PLAYSYNC base are not carrying cases. Misconfigured retailer rows on wireless charging, base USB-A and no wired audio are ignored in favor of direct maker guide.

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.

www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-0022421Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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.

www.logitech.com/content/dam/support/g-audio/astro-a20-x/astro-a20-x-setup-guide-amr.pdf3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-audio/astro-a20-x/astro-a20-x-setup-guide-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker-hosted 19-page Americas setup guide. English pages 3-6 read as text and visually inspected. No Gen 2 guide or automatic third-party conversion used.

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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