Gaming
Asus ROG Kithara
83Outstanding
$300
Full review dataAsus ROG Kithara vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni: 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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni
82Outstanding
$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 7 measures.
- Asus ROG Kithara
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni
HearWiki score
83
82
Sound
9.2
8.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.2
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
8.7
7.6
Value
8.4
7.5
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?
Half a step newer
Both shipped in 2026. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None.
- ROG Kithara2026
- Arctis Nova Pro Omni2026
What differsROG KitharaArctis Nova Pro Omni
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
Platform
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
ROG KitharaArctis Nova Pro Omni
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $300
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 82
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 100 mm planar magnetic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 100 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz - 55 kHz
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 38 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 94 dB/mW
- 98 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, LC3
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Battery life
- -
- 30 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 19 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 15 min → 3 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- none
- both
- Weight
- 420 g
- 339 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- leatherette
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Microphone type
- MEMS
- MEMS
- Mic sensitivity
- -36 dBV
- -
- Call noise reduction
- No
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- AI ENC
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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni is a premium wireless gaming headset that pairs hybrid active noise cancellation with flexible Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, including multipoint support. Designed for gamers who also want solid everyday wireless performance, it blends low-latency wireless audio with solid build quality and a comfortable fit.
- Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
- Pro:Hot-swappable battery system extends playtime
- Pro:Custom EQ and USB-C connectivity
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Heavier at 339 grams
- Con:Only one microphone for calls
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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