Audeze
Audeze Maxwell (Black)
Gaming · 2022 · Black
92
/ 100
From $299
VS
64 Audio U12t wins by 3
64 Audio
64 Audio U12t
IEM
95
/ 100
From $1,999
Specdex verdict
64 Audio U12t takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Audeze Maxwell (Black) lands at 92 and 64 Audio U12t at 95. That puts 64 Audio U12t ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Audeze Maxwell (Black) if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Pick 64 Audio U12t if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Audeze Maxwell (Black) 92
vs 95 64 Audio U12t
Score breakdown
Audeze Maxwell (Black)
92 anc 70
sound 92
comfort 90
battery 86
features 92
64 Audio U12t
95 anc 0
sound 95
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Audeze Maxwell (Black) | 64 Audio U12t |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | IEM |
| Variant | Black | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
Audeze Maxwell (Black)
Pros
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
Cons
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
64 Audio U12t
Pros
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: Audeze Maxwell (Black) vs 64 Audio U12t
Which is better, Audeze Maxwell (Black) or 64 Audio U12t? +
64 Audio U12t scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Audeze Maxwell (Black) worth the price? +
At $299, Audeze Maxwell (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Is 64 Audio U12t worth the price? +
At $1,999, 64 Audio U12t delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in battery.
Does Audeze Maxwell (Black) or 64 Audio U12t last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.