Best Overall
Audeze Maxwell 2
$299-$329Planar magnetic drivers deliver unmatched sound fidelity for gaming, with an excellent boom mic and 77-hour battery life. The best all-around gaming headset if you want audiophile-grade audio.
what experts say
- >“The best gaming headset we've tested is the Audeze Maxwell 2. It's worth checking out if you want the best, thanks to its full suite of both audiophile and gaming features.”— RTINGS
- >“The Audeze Maxwell 2 just ruined every other gaming headset for me — the 90mm planar magnetic drivers deliver fidelity that can't be matched by other gaming headsets.”— Tom's Guide
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +90mm planar magnetic drivers deliver exceptional sound quality unmatched by competitors
- +Detachable boom mic offers amazing clarity even in noisy environments
- +77-hour battery life far exceeds rivals (Astro A50 X lasts only 26.4 hours)
- +Supports Hi-Res Bluetooth codec (LDAC) for premium wireless audio
- +Well-balanced default sound with customizable EQ presets via app
[-] what's not
- -Heavy headset may cause fatigue during extended gaming sessions
- -No simultaneous multi-device connectivity
- -Adjustment mechanism is cumbersome and hasn't been improved from original model
- -Premium price point at $299-$329
