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ASUS Cetra True Wireless

74/ 100
Great
HearWiki score

Good value

$200
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated
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At a glance

Brand
ASUS
Type
True Wireless
Fit
-
Connection
Wireless
Noise cancelling
Yes
Released
2024

Score breakdowngreat overall

Sound8.0
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery8.5
Calls6.5
Value7.0

The ROG Cetra True Wireless are gaming earbuds with low-latency wireless, hybrid ANC, up to 27-hour battery with wireless-charging case, IPX4 water resistance, and EQ/virtual 7.1 via Armoury Crate.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless earbuds deliver solid audio performance and effective hybrid noise cancellation in a sleek, versatile package that works well for both casual listening and gaming. While they offer handy features like wireless charging and touch controls, the battery life with ANC enabled is modest, and Bluetooth latency may disappoint gamers seeking low-lag performance. Overall, they're a capable mid-range option with a few notable compromises.

What works

  • Good sound quality with punchy bass and clear highs
  • Effective hybrid ANC for quieting ambient noise
  • Supports wireless charging for convenience
  • IPX4 water resistance for workouts or light rain

What doesn't

  • Battery life is short with ANC turned on
  • Bluetooth latency can be noticeable for gaming
  • Touch controls can be finicky and require app setup

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - ASUS Cetra True Wireless
Driver10 mm dynamic
Driver typedynamic
Driver size10 mm
Frequency response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance32 Ω

What the reviews said

5 source(s) feeding this product's score.

pcgamer.com

77

The reviewer finds the earbuds adequate overall, praising the robust connection, battery life, and feature set, but criticizes the weak, limp audio quality, concluding they are fine but not great.

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stuff.co.za

82

The reviewer finds the ROG Cetra True Wireless earbuds to be a better-than-average budget option, especially for non-gamers, offering good audio quality, ANC, and wireless charging for the price. However, they are not recommended for gaming due to Bluetooth latency issues, and the touch controls and app requirement are minor drawbacks.

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mmorpg.com

The reviewer praises the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless earbuds for their excellent sound quality, driven by the Essence drivers, and their versatile design suitable for gaming and daily use. However, they note the battery life is on the lighter side with ANC on, and the lack of AI noise cancellation on the microphone is a minor drawback. Overall, they consider it a strong premium option despite the $199 price.

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tomshardware.com

The Asus ROG Cetra True Wireless earbuds offer strong audio quality, good features, and long battery life for their $100 price, but their low-latency gaming mode is unreliable, making them a poor choice for serious gaming despite being a good value for general use.

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What YouTube reviewers say

Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. They do feed the HearWiki score, at a measured weight below what a published written review carries.

The consensus

Positiveacross 3 videos

Reviewers agree the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless earbuds are a strong value for mobile gamers, highlighting their comfortable fit, effective active noise cancellation, and improved gaming latency via game mode.

Reviewers liked

  • Comfortable and secure fit
  • Effective active noise cancellation
  • Improved gaming latency with game mode
  • Customizable sound via equalizer

Reviewers flagged

  • No volume controls
  • Average battery life
  • Temperamental touch controls
  • Flat sound out of the box requiring tweaks
5:13

Asus ROG Cetra True Wireless Review: Pretty Good Earbuds For Mobile Gaming!

Audiofied74.3K viewsAug 2022

The reviewer finds the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless earbuds to be a solid choice for mobile gamers, praising their comfortable fit, effective ANC, and improved gaming latency with game mode. While sound quality is decent with emphasized bass and treble, the lack of volume controls and average battery life are noted drawbacks, but overall they are considered a good value at the price.

PositiveWatch on YouTube
2:32

ROG Cetra True wireless Full review!

JosiahDoesTech7.8K viewsApr 2022

The reviewer found the earbuds initially sounded flat but improved significantly after adjusting the equalizer in the companion app, especially with added bass. They highlight the effective hybrid active noise cancellation with multiple modes, convenient touch controls, and a case that supports both USB-C and wireless charging. Overall, they consider the earbuds worth the price for the features offered, though they wish the earbuds themselves had RGB lighting like the case.

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