Audeze Maxwell 2

If you want a **wireless gaming headset** that can do more than sound “good for gaming,” this is aimed squarely at you. The Maxwell 2 is for people who play on Xbox, PC, or both and also want something that holds up for music, calls, and long evenings at a desk. ## What makes it worth it The headline is still the 90mm planar magnetic drivers, which give it a bigger, more controlled sound than the usual 50mm driver crowd. Battery life is genuinely excellent at 80+ hours, and the 20-minute quick charge is useful in real life rather than just impressive on a spec sheet. The detachable boom mic now leans on AI noise reduction, so chat stays clearer when your room isn’t perfectly quiet. ## Where it falls short It is still heavy at 560g, and you feel that after a long session. Reviews also note that the mic is good, not class-leading, and the Bluetooth and wireless modes are not the kind of seamless simultaneous setup some rivals offer. If you want the best-sounding wireless gaming headset and can live with the weight, this is for you; if comfort and featherweight wear matter more than audio quality, look elsewhere.

£369