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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and an immersive experience for music, movies, and games, and are willing to pay a premium price, the Audeze Maxwell would be a better choice, plus they come with active noise cancelling and a longer battery life. However, the Shokz OpenMove is much less expensive and suitable for exercise and outdoor use as they have a bone conduction design that allows you to hear your surroundings, and are both sweatproof and dustproof, though they offer a less enveloping sound experience and may not be as comfortable for extended use. 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 Shokz OpenMove
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
8.4
4.8
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
9.0
4.9
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
8.7
7.8
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for phone calls, while the Shokz OpenMove is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
7.9
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Shokz OpenMove is good.
TV and Video
8.9
5.0
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
2.5
The Audeze Maxwell is only fair for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
78.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze Maxwell has a price of $299 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Audeze Maxwell has excellent build quality, while the Shokz OpenMove has very good build quality.
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How the Audeze Maxwell and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze Maxwell | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 78 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 498.9 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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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."
Shokz OpenMove
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Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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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