The Audeze Maxwell 2 Fixes the Original's only Two Problem Areas, and It Could Be Coming for SteelSeries' Lunch in 2026

The Audeze Maxwell 2 fixes the original's only two problem areas, and it could be coming for SteelSeries' lunch in 2026

Audeze has unveiled the successor to one of my favorite gaming headsets of all time, and it looks like it fixes my only two gripes.

Audeze Launches Maxwell 2 Headphones At CES 2026; Priced At US$329

Audeze, the headphone brand known for producing one of the best gaming headphones on the market, has released a sequel to it: the Maxwell 2. Announced at CES 2026, the Maxwell 2 is an upgrade of the original Maxwell that launched in 2023. And what’s different with the new headset? Apparently, magnetically attached earcups, plus a wider headband strap with bigger holes in it for better ventilation. Image: Audeze via Android Headlines. Aesthetical…

Audeze announce the Maxwell 2

audeze_maxwell_2.jpeg Gaming headset gets a design overhaul The successor to Audeze's debut gaming headset promises to deliver even better audio performance along with some handy new features.