Audeze Maxwell vs Fractal Scape

The Audeze Maxwell is a better gaming headset than the Fractal Scape and is worth the additional outlay if you can afford it. It has better cross-console compatibility, given that the Fractal won't work with Xbox consoles, and it's also better-built with a longer 77-hour battery life. On top of this, it has a more balanced default sound and supports the LDAC codec for high-bitrate audio streaming. While these are all feathers to its cap, the Fractal does have a better mic recording quality and surpasses the Audeze in a few technical aspects that will be important to some users. The Audeze's frequency response consistency is negatively impacted by the headband's limited range of adjustment. As a result, it can be difficult to achieve a good fit with solid L/R channel alignment, especially if you wear glasses or have long hair.