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Audeze Maxwell

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#1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Gaming Headset
4.5
3 reviews

Sidetone quality was a strength in the few reviews that discussed it, especially for real-time, clear monitoring.

Pros: Charging, Weight comfort

Cons: Sound leakage, Cable quality

#2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
4.0
3 reviews

Sidetone is useful and clear, but reviewers also describe it as overpowering or only comfortable at moderate levels.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Multipoint connectivity reliability

Cons: Portability/foldability, USB-C

#3 Logitech G Astro A50 X Wireless Gaming Headset
3.7
2 reviews

Sidetone controls are useful and detailed, but one reviewer reports occasional quirks that require re-toggling the setting.

Pros: Positional audio accuracy, Soundstage width

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Hinge durability

#4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
3.6
5 reviews

Sidetone was useful on the 7P version, but reviewers criticized loudness, hiss, or activation quirks.

Pros: Connectivity versatility, Multi-platform compatibility

Cons: Transparency mode quality, Active noise cancellation

#5 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
3.6
3 reviews

Sidetone is useful but uneven, with praise for adjustability and practical callout control alongside complaints about quiet or intrusive behavior.

Pros: Charging, Spatial audio

Cons: Hinge durability, Smudge resistance

#6 HyperX Cloud Stinger 2
3.3
2 reviews

Sidetone and mic monitoring were mixed: one reviewer said sidetone worked well, while another heard white noise when monitoring was enabled.

Pros: Multi-platform compatibility, Dongle

Cons: Replaceable earpads, Preset EQ profile quality

#7 Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
3.2
4 reviews

Sidetone adjustment was mixed: some reviewers found it fuzzy or unpleasant, while others liked its real-time performance and usability.

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Multi-platform compatibility

Cons: Cable quality, Preset EQ profile quality

#9 HyperX Cloud III
3.0
4 reviews

Sidetone and mic monitoring were highly inconsistent, ranging from useful or best-ever sidetone to non-working monitoring toggles.

Pros: Hinge durability, Wireless latency

Cons: Preset EQ profile quality, Xbox compatibility

#10 Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Gaming Headset
2.8
3 reviews

Sidetone or mic monitoring is mixed to weak: some reviewers like the lack of hiss, while others find it too quiet, eerie, or ineffective.

Pros: Weight comfort, Cable quality

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Noise isolation (passive)

#11 RIG Spectre R8 Pro
2.8
2 reviews

Sidetone/monitoring controls were mixed, with one reviewer finding mid/high levels too heavy and another finding the effect odd.

Pros: Spatial audio, Positional audio accuracy

Cons: Carry case quality, Detachable microphone convenience

#12 Razer Barracuda X
2.5
3 reviews

Sidetone and mic monitoring were weak overall: one review valued sidetone, but others criticized delay or lack of adjustment.

Pros: Cable quality, Hinge durability

Cons: aptX, Active noise cancellation

#13 Sony Inzone H6 Air
2.3
3 reviews

Sidetone was weakly received: reviewers either suggested turning it off or wanted more mic-control options than sidetone volume.

Pros: Weight comfort, Battery

Cons: Noise isolation (passive), Sound leakage

#14 HyperX Cloud Alpha
2.3
2 reviews

Sidetone adjustment is weak: reviewers either cannot adjust mic monitoring or find the fixed level too strong.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Earpad replacement ease

Cons: Bluetooth, Xbox compatibility

#15 Sony INZONE H9 II Wireless Gaming Headset
2.3
2 reviews

Sidetone adjustment was a weak spot, with low defaults and robotic or shrill sound when raised too high.

Pros: Weight comfort, Comfort during long use

Cons: Xbox compatibility, Smudge resistance

#16 Audeze Maxwell
1.9
7 reviews

Sidetone is the most consistently criticized feature, with noise, feedback, static, and bugs outweighing one positive report about loud monitoring.

Pros: Instrument separation, Maximum volume clarity

Cons: Hinge durability, Carry case quality

#17 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
1.9
3 reviews

Sidetone or mic-monitoring support is a weakness, with reviewers complaining about no indicator, no sidetone, or no microphone monitoring.

Pros: Earpad replacement ease, Weight comfort

Cons: Sidetone adjustment quality, USB-C

#18 Fractal Design Scape Headset
1.8
3 reviews

Sidetone was a consistent weakness, with multiple reviewers saying it barely worked or was too quiet.

Pros: Spatial audio, Software/setup simplicity

Cons: Xbox compatibility, Sidetone adjustment quality