{
  "id": 16694151,
  "title": "Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC review: an excellent, though not essential, upgrade for the best-sounding gaming headset I’ve ever used",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/audeze-maxwell-2-anc-review-an-excellent-though-not-essential-upgrade",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/gaming/audeze-maxwell-2-anc-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC is an excellent upgrade to the already impressive wireless gaming headset. While it shares many similarities with the original model, the addition of active noise cancellation (ANC) provides an enhanced experience overall. The design and build remain very similar, with comfortable earcups and a secure headstrap. Controls are nearly identical, with the exception of an ANC button on the front of the left cup. The sturdy and robust build instills confidence, although the weight may be a consideration for some.\n\nThe non-ANC version of the Maxwell 2 is my pick for the best-sounding gaming headset currently available, and the ANC variant maintains this level of audio quality. The ANC itself is a welcome addition, blocking out exterior noise and offering a transparency mode for situational awareness. Its performance is on par with the best in the premium ANC class, rivaling other top-tier headsets like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni and Nova Elite.\n\nPriced at $429 / £429 / AU$699, the Maxwell 2 ANC is more expensive than its non-ANC counterpart, increasing the price by $100 / £90 / AU$130. While this makes it more expensive than competitors like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni and other planar magnetic driver gaming headsets, it is still a worthy investment for those seeking the best gaming audio and ANC features available.",
  "summary": "The Maxwell 2 ANC is a super-charged version of my favorite gaming headset, and audiophile planar magnetic driver specialists Audeze have created something really special.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}