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Updated April 11, 2024·
If immersive gaming and TV experiences are a priority, the Audeze Maxwell with its excellent gaming score, virtual surround sound, and low latency dongle connection suits you best; however, remember it's heavy and less portable. For active lifestyles and outdoor workouts, the lightweight Mojawa HaptiFit Terra with bone conduction and sweatproof certification will be more comfortable, and its health tracking features add value during exercise. For regular commuting, the Maxwell's active noise cancelling and superior sound quality for music and podcasts are advantages, but its size may be a drawback. Neither excels in noise isolation, so consider your environment. Choose the Maxwell for better build quality and sound immersion or the Terra for fitness and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze Maxwell
Very good for music
Excellent for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Very good for air travel
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra
Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
8.4/10
5.4/10
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is poor.
Gaming
9.0/10
7.9/10
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for gaming, while the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is good.
Phone Calls
8.7/10
8.0/10
The Audeze Maxwell and Mojawa HaptiFit Terra are both very good for phone calls, though the Audeze Maxwell is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4/10
8.2/10
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is very good.
TV and Video
8.9/10
7.0/10
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for TV and video, while the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
2.5/10
The Audeze Maxwell is only fair for noise reduction, while the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra is poor.
Battery
78.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life. The Mojawa HaptiFit Terra has 8 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.5/10
The Audeze Maxwell has excellent build quality, while the Mojawa HaptiFit Terra has very good build quality.
"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.
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