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ASUS Cetra Open Wireless vs Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro - Outstanding overall at around $180.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • ASUS Cetra Open Wireless
  • Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro
HearWiki score
75
81
Sound
7.0
8.0
Noise cancelling
2.0
-
Battery
9.0
8.5
Calls
7.0
8.0
Value
5.5
8.0
Price (USD)
$210
$180

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

Both shipped in 2026. These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them.

  • Cetra Open Wireless2026
  • OpenWear Stereo Pro2026
What differsCetra Open WirelessOpenWear Stereo Pro

Everyday features

Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX5
IP54

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Cetra Open WirelessOpenWear Stereo Pro
Type
Open-Ear
Open-Ear
Price (USD)
$210
$180
HearWiki score
75
81
Released
2026
2026
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
14.2 mm dynamic
4-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
14.2 mm
18 mm
Drivers per side
1
4
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Bluetooth
-
5.4
Codecs
-
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Battery life
64 h
8.5 h
Battery incl. case
-
45 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
-
none
Transparency mode
No
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
No
No
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
11 g
9.7 g
Case weight
-
52.5 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP54
Detachable cable
No
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
silicone
-
Model code
-
M2503E1
Microphones
1
-
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

ASUS Cetra Open Wireless

The ASUS Cetra Open Wireless are open-ear earbuds designed for active use and gaming, offering a comfortable, secure fit and a lengthy 64-hour battery life. While they deliver punchy, clear audio and IPX5 water resistance, their niche design, lack of noise cancellation, and relatively high price point make them a better fit for fitness enthusiasts or gamers needing situational awareness than for general listeners.

  • Pro:Extremely comfortable, all-day fit
  • Pro:Excellent battery life (64 hours)
  • Pro:Good microphone performance for calls
  • Con:Underwhelming bass and bright treble
  • Con:Expensive for what's offered
  • Con:Bulkier charging case

Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro

The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro is a lightweight open-ear wireless earbud designed for all-day comfort, featuring a 4-driver hybrid setup for detailed sound. It offers Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity, LDAC support for high-resolution audio, and an IP54 rating for sweat and dust resistance. With 8.5 hours per charge and 45 hours total with the case, it's built for extended listening sessions without active noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Comfortable open-ear design at just 9.7g per earbud
  • Pro:Excellent battery life with 45 hours total including case
  • Pro:Supports high-quality LDAC codec alongside SBC and AAC
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:No custom EQ or companion app support
  • Con:Lacks wireless charging for the case

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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