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Audeze Maxwell (Black) — Gaming · 2022 · Black
Audeze

Audeze Maxwell (Black)

Gaming · 2022 · Black

92
/ 100
From $299
VS
Bose QuietComfort Ultra wins by 1
Bose QuietComfort Ultra — CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Adaptive
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Adaptive

93
/ 100
From $429
Specdex verdict

Bose QuietComfort Ultra takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Audeze Maxwell (Black) lands at 92 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra at 93. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra ahead by 1 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 Bose QuietComfort Ultra if…

  • ✓Best comfort in class
  • ✓Excellent ANC
  • ✓Immersive Audio spatial feature
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Tie

Tuning, detail, and staging

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on anc (96 vs 70).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Long-session wearability

Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on comfort (98 vs 90).

Value for money

Audeze Maxwell (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Audeze Maxwell (Black) more score per dollar ($299 vs $429).

Audeze Maxwell (Black) 92
vs
93 Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Score breakdown

Audeze Maxwell (Black)
92
anc 70
sound 92
comfort 90
battery 86
features 92
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
93
anc 96
sound 92
comfort 98
battery 86
features 90

Specs side-by-side

Audeze Maxwell (Black) versus Bose QuietComfort Ultra — full spec comparison
Spec Audeze Maxwell (Black) Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Type
Gaming headset
—
Variant
Black
—
Release year
2022
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Driver
—
35 mm dynamic
Battery
—
24 h (Immersive Audio off) / 18 h (on)
Weight
—
253 g
Codecs
—
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive

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

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Pros
  • +Best comfort in class
  • +Excellent ANC
  • +Immersive Audio spatial feature
Cons
  • −Bose app fiddly
  • −No USB-C audio (3.5 mm + Bluetooth only)
  • −No LDAC support

FAQ: Audeze Maxwell (Black) vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Which is better, Audeze Maxwell (Black) or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Bose QuietComfort Ultra worth the price? +

At $429, Bose QuietComfort Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in comfort.

Does Audeze Maxwell (Black) or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 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.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Audeze Maxwell (Black) or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra — leads on anc (96 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.

Which is better for comfort, Audeze Maxwell (Black) or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra — leads on comfort (98 vs 90). Long-session wearability.