Audeze Maxwell 2 Wireless Gaming Headset vs Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed
Get the Audeze Maxwell 2. Unless you want a lighter, sturdier headset for less — then the Logitech G Pro X 2.
Audeze Maxwell 2 Wireless Gaming Headset
The best-sounding gaming headset: big planar magnetic drivers, about 80 hours of battery and an excellent mic. It's heavy and expensive.
Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed
A sturdy, comfortable wireless headset with warm, bassy sound, low lag and a battery that easily outlasts its 50-hour rating.
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The Maxwell 2 sounds more detailed and balanced, has an excellent mic and lasts about 80 hours. The G Pro X 2 is sturdy and comfortable with warm, bassy sound and a battery that outlasts its 50-hour rating, but its mic is only average.
- —Sound and mic quality matter most.
- —You want the longest battery.
- —You listen to music too.
- —You want something lighter.
- —You like warm, bassy sound.
- —You want to spend less.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Planar magnetic sound, the best in a gaming headset
- +About 80 hours of battery
- +Dongle, Bluetooth and cable
- −Heavy, so it can tire you over long sessions.
- −Can't play the dongle and Bluetooth at the same time.
- −Blocks little outside noise, with no noise cancelling.
- −The bass drops if the seal breaks, for example with glasses.
- +Sturdy, comfortable build
- +Warm, bassy sound
- +Battery lasts beyond 50 hours
- −The detachable mic is only average for the price.
- −No noise cancelling, and it doesn't block much outside noise.
- −Glasses can break the seal and cost some bass.
- Is the Audeze Maxwell 2 worth it?
- Is the Logitech G Pro X 2 worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, Tom's Hardware, PC Gamer, manufacturer specifications.