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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're prioritizing top-notch sound quality for varied uses like music, calls, gaming, and TV, along with superior build quality and a planar driver which offers a unique listening experience, the Audeze Maxwell is an excellent choice, though it comes at a premium price. It also boasts removable boom mic, LDAC codec support, long battery life, and over-ear comfort but is less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, if you're looking for a much more affordable option that still offers very good sound quality, the Earfun Wave Pro is worth considering. It's more suited for casual use, has a lower latency mode which is good for gaming, and is lighter, making it better for travel, though it may not match the Maxwell's performance in some areas such as soundstage or battery life. Both have active noise cancelling and are closed-back, over-ear headphones with detachable cables; your choice may come down to how much you're willing to invest and which features match your priorities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze Maxwell
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Excellent for phone calls
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.4
7.0
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the Earfun Wave Pro is good.
TV and Video
8.9
8.0
The Audeze Maxwell and Earfun Wave Pro are both very good for TV and video, though the Audeze Maxwell is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Audeze Maxwell is only fair.
Cost
$299
$80
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The Audeze Maxwell has a price of $299 and the Earfun Wave Pro costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Audeze Maxwell has excellent build quality, while the Earfun Wave Pro 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 Earfun Wave Pro is very good.
Phone Calls
8.7
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be excellent for phone calls, while the Audeze Maxwell is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
9.1
The Audeze Maxwell and Earfun Wave Pro are both excellent for podcasts and audiobooks.
Battery
78.0 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life. The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze Maxwell | Earfun Wave Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Earfun | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 78 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 498.9 Grams | 268 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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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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