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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audeze Maxwell headphones are a premium choice, offering better overall sound quality, comfort, and build quality, with additional features like a microphone that performs well for calls, an app for customization, wireless and wired options, and low latency suitable for gaming and watching TV. They also provide excellent battery life and noise isolation but are heavier and less portable. On the other hand, the KZ ZSN Pro earbuds are a budget-friendly option, they have a detachable cable, and are more portable and lightweight. However, they lack wireless capability, have no active noise canceling, and their microphone and sound quality, while good, are not as highly rated as the Maxwell's. If cost is a concern and you prefer a lighter, more portable option for casual listening and occasional calls, the KZ ZSN Pro may be suitable. Conversely, if you're seeking a high-fidelity audio experience with robust features for a variety of uses, including gaming and TV, and don't mind the higher price and bulkiness, the Audeze Maxwell is a better fit. 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
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
- The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has no clear advantages over the Audeze Maxwell.
Key differences
Music
8.4
7.7
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good.
Gaming
9.0
8.0
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for gaming, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is very good.
Phone Calls
8.7
5.1
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
4.9
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
7.4
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for TV and video, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.3
The Audeze Maxwell is only fair for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Battery
78.0 Hours
N/A
The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) does not have a battery.
Cost
$299
$24
$0
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$200
$300
$400
The Audeze Maxwell has a price of $299 and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) costs $24.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Audeze Maxwell and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) both have excellent build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze Maxwell | KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $24 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 78 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
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 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 498.9 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | In-Line | |
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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."
KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
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PrimeAudio
David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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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.
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