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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for high-fidelity audio and have a higher budget, the Audeze Maxwell headphones offer superior sound quality with planar magnetic drivers and support for high-resolution LDAC Bluetooth codec, which are attributes valued by audiophiles. They also provide a boom microphone, which can be beneficial for gaming or calls. However, they're significantly more expensive and bulkier than the Earfun Air Pro 2. Conversely, if you prefer something more affordable and portable, the Earfun Air Pro 2 earbuds are a good choice. They're typically much less expensive and offer decent sound quality for the price, along with active noise cancellation and a more compact form factor for on-the-go use. Keep in mind that their audio and build quality won't be at the level of the Audeze Maxwell, and they lack high-end features like the LDAC codec. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze Maxwell
- Very good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Earfun Air Pro 2
- The Earfun Air Pro 2 has no clear advantages over the Audeze Maxwell.
Key differences
Music
8.4
6.4
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
Gaming
9.0
5.1
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for gaming, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.7
6.1
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for phone calls, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
6.9
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
TV and Video
8.9
5.4
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for TV and video, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.3
The Earfun Air Pro 2 is very good for noise reduction, while the Audeze Maxwell is only fair.
Battery
78.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life. The Earfun Air Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$70
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze Maxwell has a price of $299 and the Earfun Air Pro 2 costs $70.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Audeze Maxwell has excellent build quality, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 has very good build quality.
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How the Audeze Maxwell and the Earfun Air Pro 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze Maxwell | Earfun Air Pro 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Earfun | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 78 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
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 | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 498.9 Grams | 5.5 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."
Earfun Air Pro 2
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Peter Susic | September 2021
"There’s a lot to like about EarFun Air Pro 2. The best thing about them is the active noise cancellation, which works almost as well as the best true wireless earbuds out there. The audio quality is funky but enjoyable. Good dynamics and a wider soundstage save its presentation. Everyone, apart from the most diehard audiophiles, should be happy with it."
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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 Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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