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.
For the curious
A deeper look at full specs.
Drivers
90 mm planar magnetic on the Audeze; 50 mm graphene on the Logitech.
Battery
Over 80 hours against up to 50.
Weight
560 g against 345 g.
Technical specifications
| Audeze Maxwell 2 | Logitech G Pro X 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Versions | PlayStation/PC or Xbox/PC | — |
| Drivers | 90 mm planar magnetic, 10 Hz–50 kHz | 50 mm graphene |
| Type | Over-ear, closed back | — |
| Mic | Detachable hypercardioid boom with AI noise removal, plus internal mic | — |
| Wireless | USB-C dongle (ultra-low latency, up to 24-bit/96 kHz) and Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, LC3, Auracast and multipoint | — |
| Wired | USB-C and 3.5 mm | — |
| Battery | Over 80 hours; 25% in 20 minutes, full in 2 hours | Up to 50 hours |
| Spatial audio | Dolby Atmos, Tempest 3D | — |
| Weight | 560 g | 345 g |
| Frequency response | — | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Microphone | — | 6 mm cardioid, detachable |
| Connection | — | 2.4 GHz LIGHTSPEED (up to 30 m), Bluetooth or 3.5 mm cable |
| Ear pads | — | Memory foam leatherette, plus a cloth pair |
| Build | — | Aluminium forks, steel headband |
From the maker's spec sheet for the Audeze Maxwell 2 (Audeze Maxwell 2 (US)) and the Logitech G Pro X 2 (PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED), checked October 2026. Versions sold in other countries can differ slightly.
- Is the Audeze Maxwell 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.