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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming, the Audeze Maxwell with its excellent low latency and a boom mic for clear communication would be the superior choice, yet it's not as portable and costs more. If frequent calls and meetings or use during exercise are part of your routine, consider the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 earbuds, which offer better noise isolation, sweatproof certification, and are less expensive. However, the Audio Technica may not provide the same immersive sound experience as the Audeze for music and home entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze Maxwell
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
- Excellent for phone calls
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
8.4
7.3
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is good.
TV and Video
8.9
8.2
The Audeze Maxwell and Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 are both very good for TV and video, though the Audeze Maxwell is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.3
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Audeze Maxwell is only fair.
Battery
78.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life. The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$199
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze Maxwell has a price of $299 and the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 costs $199.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Audeze Maxwell has excellent build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
9.0
8.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Audeze Maxwell to be excellent for gaming, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good.
Phone Calls
8.7
9.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 to be excellent for phone calls, while the Audeze Maxwell is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
9.1
The Audeze Maxwell and Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 are both excellent for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Audeze Maxwell and the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audeze Maxwell | Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Audio Technica | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 78 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 498.9 Grams | 4.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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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."
Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
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Billy Steele | January 2024
"There’s plenty to like about the ATH-TWX7. A robust set of features brings a lot of convenience to your day. But a few of those tools could still use some fine-tuning and the lack of automatic pausing in 2024 is a head scratcher. Still, the audio is mostly good, and transparency mode is better than most. Add in the solid call quality and the in-app voice test and the ATH-TWX7 are a worthy consideration, especially at this price. Too bad it falls short of being a more complete package some of the competition offers for a slightly larger investment."
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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.
About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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