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Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black

Open-back

90
/ 100
From $399
VS
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) wins by 2
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) — Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Audeze

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition

92
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black lands at 90 and Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) at 92. That puts Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal

Pick Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility
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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 90).

Noise cancelling

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

ANC strength for commute and travel

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) leads on anc (70 vs 0).

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).

Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black 90
vs
92 Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black
90
anc 0
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)
92
anc 70
sound 92
comfort 90
battery 86
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black versus Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)
Type
Open-back
Gaming headset
Variant
—
PS5 Edition
Release year
—
2022

Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

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

FAQ: Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black vs Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)? +

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black worth the price? +

At $399, Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.

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

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

Does Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) 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, Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)? +

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) — leads on sound (92 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 600 · Midnight Black or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)? +

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.