Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) Review
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Specdex verdict The Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.
Audeze's Audeze Maxwell — 2022 gaming headset.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) versus its closest rivals
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
Who's the Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 86 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.
At $299 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 92 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition).
- Headphones
- Hard travel case
- USB-C charging cable
- 3.5 mm audio cable
- Airline adapter (region-dependent)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset |
| Variant | PS5 Edition |
| Release year | 2022 |
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