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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audeze Maxwell might be a better choice if you prioritize sound quality, especially for music and immersive gaming and TV experiences, as they have excellent build quality, soundstage, and battery life but at a premium price and heavier weight. However, for everyday use like calls, meetings, and portability, the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds, being more affordable and lightweight, offer good comfort and sufficient sound quality for such activities, along with features like wireless charging and a secure fit during exercise, but they might not match the Audeze Maxwell in terms of overall sound quality and battery life. 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 Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has no clear advantages over the Audeze Maxwell.
Key differences
Music
8.4/10
6.4/10
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Gaming
9.0/10
7.2/10
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for gaming, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good.
Phone Calls
8.7/10
4.6/10
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for phone calls, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4/10
4.9/10
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is poor.
TV and Video
8.9/10
7.2/10
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for TV and video, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
6.5/10
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds and Audeze Maxwell are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is somewhat better.
Battery
78.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life. The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$73
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The Audeze Maxwell has a price of $299 and the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds costs $73.
"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."
"Sure, every influencer owns these buds. They’re still pretty good. In this price range, getting anything that seals well in your ears for good soundstage, doesn’t sound like trash, and won’t immediately break is a huge win. The Everyday Buds tick all of those boxes for me, and I intend to use them at least nearly every day; I go to the gym on alternating evenings. Damn it, YouTube. You've cost me good money again."
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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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