These come in two variants, Xbox and PlayStation, and both can be used with PC, mobile and Nintendo Switch using the 2.4Ghz dongle or the Bluetooth 5.3 connection. The Xbox variant supports Dolby Atmos and it includes a Dolby Atmos license to use specifically with the headset. The PlayStation variant, which we have, works with PlayStation’s Tempest 3D Audio. However, on PC if you have a Dolby Atmos license (from the Microsoft Store), then both variants will support Dolby Atmos on PC. This is important for folks who tend to game on PS5 and PC, and while Tempest 3D Audio is great, having the option to use Dolby Atmos on PC is beneficial.
On the Immersive preset, the Maxwell sounds a bit more spacious than on the Audeze preset. Pinpointing Oden's ravens using the glassy sound cues is easy in God of War Ragnarök. The Sony Inzone H9 we tested last year have a better soundstage than the Maxwell but they lack the definition and clarity that the Maxwell brings. The emotion in the voices of troubled NPC characters from God of War Ragnarok is delivered with finesse while the tight bottom-end makes every punch and impact delivery with immaculate timing. Simply put, these are the best-sounding gaming headphones!