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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Audeze Maxwell and the Sennheiser HD 250BT would depend on your specific needs. The Audeze Maxwell offers the advantage of a much longer battery life and includes a microphone boom, which may be preferable for clearer calls and communication, especially in noisy environments. They also support a premium lossless codec for higher sound quality and are equipped with planar magnetic drivers that are typically associated with more detailed audio reproduction. However, the Maxwell's higher price reflects these enhancements. On the other hand, the Sennheiser HD 250BT is significantly less expensive and still provides impressive sound quality and built-in microphone functionality. They are lighter, which might be more comfortable for extended use, and they support a low-latency codec (AptX LL), making them more suitable for activities that require synchronized audio and video, like gaming or watching TV. If your priority is top-notch audio quality, longer battery life, and you frequently engage in voice communication, the Audeze Maxwell may justify the additional expense. But if you're on a budget, need something lightweight, and want good sound quality for general use, the Sennheiser HD 250BT would likely serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze Maxwell
- Very good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 250BT
- The Sennheiser HD 250BT has no clear advantages over the Audeze Maxwell.
Key differences
Music
8.4
6.5
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.7
7.2
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
8.1
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good.
Battery
78.0 Hours
25.0 Hours
The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD 250BT has 25 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$65
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze Maxwell has a price of $299 and the Sennheiser HD 250BT costs $65.
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Key similarities
Gaming
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Audeze Maxwell to be excellent for gaming, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good.
TV and Video
8.9
8.4
The Audeze Maxwell and Sennheiser HD 250BT are both very good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The Audeze Maxwell and Sennheiser HD 250BT are both only fair for noise reduction.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Audeze Maxwell and Sennheiser HD 250BT both have excellent build quality.
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How the Audeze Maxwell and the Sennheiser HD 250BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze Maxwell | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $65 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 78 Hours | 25 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
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 | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 498.9 Grams | 125 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Audeze Maxwell
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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."
Sennheiser HD 250BT
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Pete Scholßnagel | 2020
"As a lightweight, robust audio provider with a long battery life, the Sennheiser HD 250BT offer a lot for their price: very good Bluetooth codecs, an app connection and an extremely understated design. These headphones may not be among the most comfortable, but they deliver adequate sound – without overdriving or distortion."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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