Gaming
Asus ROG Kithara
83Outstanding
$300
Full review dataAsus ROG Kithara vs Audeze Mobius: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Asus ROG Kithara comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Asus ROG Kithara - Outstanding overall at around $300.
Gaming
Audeze Mobius
52Average
$400
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Asus ROG Kithara leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- Asus ROG Kithara
- Audeze Mobius
HearWiki score
83
52
Sound
9.2
8.2
Battery
-
3.6
Calls
8.7
6.5
Value
8.4
-
Price (USD)
$300
$400
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
The Asus ROG Kithara is 8 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 8 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- ROG Kithara20268 yr newer
- Mobius2018
Specifications
ROG KitharaMobius
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $300
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 52
- Released
- 2026
- 2018
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 100 mm planar magnetic
- 100 mm planar magnetic
- Driver type
- planar
- planar
- Driver size
- 100 mm
- 100 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz - 55 kHz
- -
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 94 dB/mW
- -
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Controls
- none
- -
- Weight
- 420 g
- 350 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Pad material
- leatherette
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- -
- Microphone type
- MEMS
- -
- Mic sensitivity
- -36 dBV
- -
- Call noise reduction
- No
- -
What reviewers said
Asus ROG Kithara
The Asus ROG Kithara is a premium wired over-ear gaming headset built around large 100mm planar magnetic drivers, delivering a wide 8 Hz to 55 kHz frequency response. It's designed for multi-platform use (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch) and includes a noise-canceling mic and RGB lighting, though it lacks active noise cancellation and any onboard controls. Its low 16-ohm impedance makes it easy to drive, but the 420g weight and non-folding design may reduce portability and comfort over long sessions.
- Pro:Large 100mm planar drivers for detailed sound
- Pro:Very low impedance (16 ohms) works with most devices
- Pro:Detachable cable for easy replacement or upgrades
- Con:Heavy at 420g, may cause fatigue during long gaming
- Con:No active noise cancellation or water resistance
- Con:No onboard controls or volume adjustment on the headset
Audeze Mobius
This closed-back gaming headset pairs large 100 mm planar magnetic drivers with Bluetooth and wired options, making it a versatile choice for PC gaming and media consumption. It also includes Waves NX head tracking and 3D audio processing to enhance spatial awareness in games, though it lacks active noise cancellation. The emphasis is on immersive sound reproduction rather than portability or noise isolation.
- Pro:Rich, detailed planar magnetic sound
- Pro:Head tracking and 3D audio for immersive gaming
- Pro:Works wirelessly or via cable
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Heavier than many gaming headsets
- Con:Battery life may be limited with 3D audio enabled
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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