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Audeze · Gaming Headsets

Audeze Maxwell Wireless Planar Magnetic

9.4/10

The audiophile gaming headset that doesn't play. 90mm planar magnetic drivers, 80-hour battery, and bass that's tight rather than boosted. Once you hear it, every "gaming bass" headset feels like a toy.

$299

Our Review

GearScout Score

9.4/10

9.4

Performance

9.3

Build

8.7

Comfort

9.2

Value

Our Verdict

The audiophile gaming headset that doesn't play. 90mm planar magnetic drivers, 80-hour battery, and bass that's tight rather than boosted. Once you hear it, every "gaming bass" headset feels like a toy.

Pros

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      Alex Chen

      Peripherals Editor • 5+ years experience

      5/25/2026

      15 min read

      Key Features

      Planar magnetic
      Audiophile-tier
      80hr battery
      Bluetooth LE

      Specifications

      micTypeDetachable Boom (broadcast-grade)
      wireless
      driverTypePlanar Magnetic
      dacIncluded
      weightGrams490
      batteryHours80
      connectivityWireless 2.4GHz + Bluetooth LE + USB-C + 3.5mm
      driverSizeMm90
      impedanceOhm18
      frequencyResponseHz10-50000

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