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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Audeze Maxwell is a premium choice suitable for immersive gaming and TV thanks to its excellent sound quality and low latency; however, it's less portable and pricier. The KZ ZSN Pro X is budget-friendly, and while good for casual music listening and its sound isolation is decent, it lacks wireless capability and is not recommended for calls or gaming due to poorer microphone quality. For activity enthusiasts, neither is ideal for exercise. The Maxwell offers active noise cancelling, making it better for air travel, where the KZ excels in portability. If cost is no concern and you prioritize gaming or frequent travel, the Maxwell is preferred, but for basic listening at a lower price point, consider the KZ. 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 X
- The KZ ZSN Pro X has no clear advantages over the Audeze Maxwell.
Key differences
Music
8.4
7.0
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is good.
Gaming
9.0
5.9
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for gaming, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Phone Calls
8.7
3.1
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
4.7
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
7.3
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for TV and video, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is good.
Battery
78.0 Hours
N/A
The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro X does not have a battery.
Cost
$299
$22
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Audeze Maxwell has a price of $299 and the KZ ZSN Pro X costs $22.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Audeze Maxwell has excellent build quality, while the KZ ZSN Pro X has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The Audeze Maxwell and KZ ZSN Pro X are both only fair for noise reduction.
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How the Audeze Maxwell and the KZ ZSN Pro X compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze Maxwell | KZ ZSN Pro X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $22 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | June 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 3.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 498.9 Grams | 27 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
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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 X
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Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"The KZ ZSN PRO X offers superb sound for very little money, like under $30 USD. It has some rough edges with a plastic seam on the cable that can rub on your ear, and the bud is a bit large. The tech isn't cutting edge, but new doesn't always equal better. You should try 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.
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