Gaming
Asus ROG Kithara
83Outstanding
$300
Full review dataAsus ROG Kithara vs Beyerdynamic Mmx300 Pro: 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
Beyerdynamic Mmx300 Pro
69Good
$350
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Asus ROG Kithara leads on 4 of 5 measures.
- Asus ROG Kithara
- Beyerdynamic Mmx300 Pro
HearWiki score
83
69
Sound
9.2
8.2
Calls
8.7
9.1
Value
8.4
5.8
Price (USD)
$300
$350
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 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Asus ROG Kithara adds USB-C.
- ROG Kithara20262 yr newer
- Mmx300 Pro2024
What differsROG KitharaMmx300 Pro
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
ROG KitharaMmx300 Pro
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $300
- $350
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 69
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 100 mm planar magnetic
- 45 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 100 mm
- 45 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz - 55 kHz
- 5 Hz - 40 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- v-shaped
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 48 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 94 dB/mW
- 96 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- none
- -
- Weight
- 420 g
- 314 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Pad material
- leatherette
- velour
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- 3.5 mm
- Model code
- -
- 730670005163
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Microphone type
- MEMS
- condenser
- Mic sensitivity
- -36 dBV
- -
- Call noise reduction
- No
- -
What reviewers said
Asus ROG Kithara
The Asus ROG Kithara is a wired over-ear gaming headset built around a large 100mm planar magnetic driver, delivering a wide frequency response from 8 Hz to 55 kHz. It includes a noise-canceling MEMS microphone and RGB lighting, with broad compatibility across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Its low 16-ohm impedance makes it easy to drive, though it lacks active noise cancellation and onboard controls.
- Pro:Large 100mm planar magnetic driver for detailed sound
- Pro:Very low 16-ohm impedance, easy to power with most devices
- Pro:Wide frequency response up to 55 kHz
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No onboard controls for volume or mute
- Con:Non-foldable design may limit portability
Beyerdynamic Mmx300 Pro
The Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro is a wired gaming headset built for immersive sound and reliable voice capture, featuring a 45mm dynamic driver with a V-shaped tuning and a velour-padded design. It offers strong build quality and easy part replacement, but its fixed microphone and lack of modern extras like active noise cancellation or wireless features may not justify the premium price for everyone.
- Pro:Excellent audio clarity and immersive sound
- Pro:Solid build quality with replaceable parts
- Pro:Accurate imaging for gaming
- Con:Non-detachable microphone boom
- Con:Peaky treble response
- Con:Thick, non-detachable cable
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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