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Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) — Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
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Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition

92
/ 100
From $299
VS
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) wins by 3
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green — Over-ear · 2023
Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green

Over-ear · 2023

89
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) lands at 92 and Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green at 89. That puts Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility

Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Tuning, detail, and staging

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) leads on sound (92 vs 89).

Noise cancelling

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green leads on anc (87 vs 70).

Comfort

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Long-session wearability

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) leads on comfort (90 vs 88).

Value for money

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) more score per dollar ($299 vs $399).

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) 92
vs
89 Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green

Score breakdown

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)
92
anc 70
sound 92
comfort 90
battery 86
features 92
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green
89
anc 87
sound 89
comfort 88
battery 82
features 85

Specs side-by-side

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) versus Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green — full spec comparison
Spec Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green
Type
Gaming headset
Over-ear
Variant
PS5 Edition
—
Release year
2022
2023

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

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

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

FAQ: Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green

Which is better, Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green? +

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +

At $299, Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Is Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green worth the price? +

At $399, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.

Does Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green 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 sound quality, Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green? +

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) — leads on sound (92 vs 89). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green? +

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e · Moss Green — leads on anc (87 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.