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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audeze Maxwell might be the better choice for you if you're looking for superb sound quality, especially for gaming and TV thanks to their excellent soundstage and low latency, along with a premium build and comfort for extended listening sessions. However, they are much more expensive, larger, and not as portable or suited for exercise. On the other hand, the Jabra Elite Active 75t offers great portability, a comfortable earbud design that's sweatproof and dustproof, making them ideal for exercise and travel. They are more affordable but do not match the Audeze Maxwell in terms of sound quality and are less suitable for gaming and TV due to higher latency. 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 Jabra Elite Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.4
5.5
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
9.0
5.0
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Phone Calls
8.7
5.2
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for phone calls, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
5.9
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
5.3
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.3
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the Audeze Maxwell is only fair.
Battery
78.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life. The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$163
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The Audeze Maxwell has a price of $299 and the Jabra Elite Active 75t costs $163.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Audeze Maxwell and Jabra Elite Active 75t both have excellent build quality.
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How the Audeze Maxwell and the Jabra Elite Active 75t compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze Maxwell | Jabra Elite Active 75t |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $163 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | February 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 78 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
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 | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
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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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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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | November 2022
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
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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 Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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