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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the 7hz Timeless and the Audeze Maxwell largely depends on your priorities. For portability and simplicity, the 7hz Timeless, being earbuds with a cable, are less cumbersome than the over-ear Audeze Maxwell headphones. If you prize overall convenience and features like wireless connection, active noise cancelling, and app controls, the Audeze Maxwell is superior. Moreover, the Maxwell's offer longer battery life and are better suited for calls, gaming, and TV, indicating lower latency which is desirable for these activities. On the other hand, the 7hz Timeless are better for music due to their higher music score, despite lacking wireless features and a microphone. If cost is a decisive factor, the 7hz Timeless is the less expensive option, which could sway your decision if budget is a constraint. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- The 7hz Timeless has no clear advantages over the Audeze Maxwell.
Advantages of the Audeze Maxwell
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
6.6
9.0
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for gaming, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
8.7
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for phone calls, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
9.4
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8
8.9
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for TV and video, while the 7hz Timeless is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.0
The Audeze Maxwell is only fair for noise reduction, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Battery
N/A
78.0 Hours
The 7hz Timeless does not have a battery. The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life.
Cost
$200
$299
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The 7hz Timeless has a price of $200 and the Audeze Maxwell costs $299.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Audeze Maxwell has excellent build quality, while the 7hz Timeless has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.6
8.4
The 7hz Timeless and Audeze Maxwell are both very good for music.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | Audeze Maxwell |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $299 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Audeze | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 78 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 498.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
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7hz Timeless
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Headphonesty
Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
Audeze Maxwell
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | August 2023
"Despite a few caveats, the Audeze Maxwell is one of the best-performing gaming headsets on the market and should top the ranks for a few buyers — provided the budget (and neck strength) is there. Gaming headsets have their work cut out for them, and their audience is historically unkind to performance flaws. If you’re an older gamer with some cash to blow, you should be pleased with the Audeze Maxwell."
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About Audeze
Audeze is an, award-winning, American premium headphone manufacturer based in California. Founded in 2008, their products are developed around aerospace materials technology first used by NASA and are widely used by enthusiasts and professionals alike, not only in the fields of music and sound engineering but also in e-sports and the health industry.
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