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Audeze Maxwell 2
Form factor
Over-ear
Audio connections
Analog, USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
Active noise cancelling
No
Battery life (claimed, max)
80h

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At a glance

All specs

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General

Model numbers
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.
Announced
5 January 20266Press articlesoundguys.com/audeze-maxwell-2-150345Read 30 September 2026Launch story dated January 5, 2026: Audeze just announced the Maxwell 2.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Not available

Design

Ear cup enclosure
Closed1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Audio Style: Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back.
Folding
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available

Drivers and sound

Driver size
90mm1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Transducer size: 90 mm.
Drivers per side
Not available
Diaphragm material
Not available
Frequency response (wired or passive)
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.
Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
Impedance (passive when specified)
Not available
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
Not available
Sensitivity reference
Not available
THD (claimed)
0.1%1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Published as < 0.1% at 100 dB.
Max input power
Not available
Max digital audio sample rate
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.
DAC
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

Spatial audio support
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.
Spatial audio licence included
Not available
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

ANC type
Not available
ANC microphones
Not available
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
Not available
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

Frequency response notes
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.
Bass amount
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
Treble amount
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.
Deviation from target
Not available
Consistency between fittings
Not available
Harmonic distortion
Not available
Sound leakage
Not available
Measured noise isolation
Not available
Noise isolation (measured, best)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Mic quality notes
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.
Mic low-frequency extension
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
Not available
Measured battery life
ANCHours (h)
No77
Battery life (measured, max)
77h
Clamping force
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Microphone

Microphone element
Not available
Microphone pickup pattern
Hypercardioid1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications: detachable hypercardioid boom microphone.
Voice microphones
Not available
Total microphones
Not available
Mic frequency response
Not available
Mic sensitivity
Not available
Mic signal-to-noise
Not available
Mic sample rate
48kHz5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/audeze-maxwell-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026Spec table: 16-bit/48KHz high bandwidth mic
Mic noise reduction
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.
Flip to mute
Not available
Mute indicator
Not available

Connectivity

Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRRS1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Connection: wired analog 3.5 mm TRRS active.
Cable connector on headset
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.
Longest included cable
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.
Headset USB plug or port
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.
Audio over USB-C cable
Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Connection: wired digital USB-C and wireless USB-C.
Passive wired listening
No1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications: wired analog 3.5 mm TRRS active. It requires headset power.
Wireless receiver connector
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.
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Bluetooth codecs
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.
Bluetooth multipoint
Yes1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Connection, Bluetooth: Multipoint listed.
Multipoint devices
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Base station
Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
Not available

Compatibility

Connection per platform
PlatformConnection
Windows2.4 GHz
WindowsUSB
WindowsAnalog
macOS2.4 GHz
macOSUSB
macOSAnalog
Nintendo Switch 22.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch 2Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch 2USB
Nintendo Switch 2Analog
iOS2.4 GHz
iOSBluetooth
iOSUSB
iOSAnalog
Android2.4 GHz
AndroidBluetooth
AndroidUSB
AndroidAnalog
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
1,800mAh1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Power, Battery type: lithium-polymer, 1800 mAh.
Batteries included
Not available
Claimed battery life
ANCHours (h)
No80
Battery life (claimed, max)
80h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
80h
Full charge time
120min1Maker product pageaudeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Specifications, Fast charge: full charge in 2 hr.
Use while charging
Not available
Charging dock or stand
Not available

Controls

Game and chat mix
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.
Remappable controls
Not available
Wear detection
Not available
Voice assistant
Not available

Comfort and build

Headband material
Not available
Ear pad opening
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available

Software

Dimensions and weight

Headset weight
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.
Headset dimensions
Not available

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

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.
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-C to USB-C1.51
USB-C to USB-A adapter0.31
3.5mm TRRS analog1.21
Carrying case
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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

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Variants

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Model numberGTINCompatible platforms
208-MW-1125-01819343015684Windows, macOS, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, SteamOS, iOS, Android
207-MW-1125-01819343015707Windows, macOS, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, SteamOS, iOS, Android, PS5

Sources

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  9. Maker spec sheet (PDF)pdf.megekko.nl/00012703-specs.pdf
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