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Updated April 10, 2024·
If immersive gaming and TV watching are your priority, the Audeze Maxwell, with its excellent gaming score and planar drivers for low latency, might serve you better. However, Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX, while often a bit more expensive, offer superior portability and are better suited for travel and exercise due to their sweat and dust resistance. For routine calls, the Audeze has a higher quality detachable mic, but for high mobility usage and overall versatility, including better noise isolation, the Beoplay EX stands out. Choose Audeze for dedicated gaming and home use, and Beoplay EX for on-the-go lifestyles. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze Maxwell
- Very good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Phone Calls
8.7
5.3
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for phone calls, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
6.1
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$399
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze Maxwell has a price of $299 and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX costs $399.
Build Quality
9.0
10.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Audeze Maxwell has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.4
7.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Audeze Maxwell to be very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good.
Gaming
9.0
9.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Audeze Maxwell are both excellent for gaming.
TV and Video
8.9
8.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Audeze Maxwell are both very good for TV and video.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze Maxwell | Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $399 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Bang and Olufsen | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 78 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 22 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 498.9 Grams | 6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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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."
Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Danielle | January 2023
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
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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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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