Does the Audeze Maxwell 2 (Xbox version) work on Linux?

Supported. 7 extra features available on Linux (Battery level, Sleep timer, Sidetone, ChatMix…) via HeadsetControl.

Which distros work?

Distro	Kernel	Verdict
Arch Linux CachyOS, EndeavourOS	—	✅ All 7 features with repo packages
Fedora 44 Bazzite, Nobara	—	✅ All 7 features with repo packages
Fedora 43	—	✅ All 7 features with repo packages
openSUSE Tumbleweed	—	⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 7 features
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu flavours	—	⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 7 features
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Linux Mint 22, elementary OS 8	—	⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 7 features
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Linux Mint 21	—	⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 7 features
Debian 13	—	⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 7 features
Debian 12	—	⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 7 features

Kernel versions are each release's default (and optional newer) kernel as of 2026-10-05. Distros sometimes backport drivers, so an older kernel can still work. Basic input and audio work through generic drivers regardless; this table is about the extra features.

Linux features

Feature	Provided by
Battery level	HeadsetControl
Sleep timer	HeadsetControl
Sidetone	HeadsetControl
ChatMix	HeadsetControl
Equalizer	HeadsetControl
Voice prompts	HeadsetControl
Noise filter	HeadsetControl

What to install

Tool	Install
HeadsetControl	Arch: `sudo pacman -S headsetcontrol` Fedora: `sudo dnf install headsetcontrol` Not in Debian, Ubuntu repos — upstream instructions

Is this my device?

Run lsusb and look for one of these IDs: 3329:4b28, 3329:4b29. Or paste your whole lsusb output into the lookup on the home page.

Kernel driver: none needed (generic HID/USB)

"Supported" means the device appears in that project's device list. We don't test hardware ourselves; see how this works. Something wrong here? Report it.

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