These are the BEST wireless gaming earbuds yet! Asus Rog Cetra Speednova Review

[@TheTechne]

Annnnddddd they are $200 🤦‍♂️

[@Tsukasa941]

Well maybe not at that price

[@anddo24]

It's about $70 more than expected. Asus discounted the original one quite often. It's March, these things will be $169 in no time, maybe $129 by BF.

[@ryanspartan7853]

I think you were pretty spot on with where you wanted the price point of these to land. At $200 these become a pretty hard sell. Thanks for the vid

[@TheJustPull5641]

Yikes, 200$!? I’m out

[@palfotta]

Typical... Rog and Corsair always do this. Good product but terrible price tag, therefore terrible value. Sad.

[@Levitexx]

Got mine yesterday. They're awesome! Even better than my steelseries arctis pro. Sound Quality is very decent. No lags noticeable for games in PC and Mobile via 2.4GHz Battery life, did not even need to worry about it dying on me ingame.

[@Smi77y1]

What about Bluetooth lag?

[@NxghtK]

Hello TheTechne if this releases can you please make a video comparing them to other big competitors of gaming earbuds like Soundcore Vr P10, Razer Hammerhead Pro Hyperspeed, etc

[@greywolf1994]

Alright so I just got these in for myself used them for about and hour or two. Used them on my iPhone and pc and they’re great! I had zero issues with latency and they sound great. I was using the usb C dongle also.

[@Legendoflo86]

You weren't getting popping sounds while talking to other players

[@greywolf1994]

@@Legendoflo86No I still have no issues, hopefully an update can fix that?

[@dmatthews077]

As my go-to headphone/mouse/etc reviewer I would really like to see some more reviews on wireless gaming earbuds and IEMs.

[@brockly4443]

I won’t bore you with specs… proceeds to bust out the calipers… lmao

[@TheTechne]

LOL

[@moderndaynerd]

😂😂😂

[@LuffyDYami]

W lmaoo

[@tigrux]

Hello Techne, your content always gives me positive vibes.

[@TheTechne]

❤

[@fraktux]

Same here! 🙏🏻

[@laxlyfters8695]

I got these on amazon for $160 totally worth it great video

[@Tutku35]

loving the new, minimal background!

[@indianajonze]

hating the new, minimal background!

[@Juice8767]

I’m torn, it DOES look sleek but as a fellow gear hoarder the old layout made me feel like I was home lol

[@Kernow76]

Definitely trying to look pro but preferred the old style where it just worked looking “homely”

[@youngjefe7496]

Love the review ! I've been looking for a pair of wireless earbuds for my Ally. I loved how you covered the delay which has been my top concern in picking a pair to go with. Especially with the prob of there only bring one USB-C port like you mentioned. I just might have to go with a wired pair 😪

[@Unbricked13]

Great review. Does this still have gaming mode on BT? This should have been what the first version was.

[@user-og8kb4yk6k]

Wireless gaming earbuds will never beat iems at the same price point. Theyre nice sure and have some cool features

[@iloveedoobiesthegamer8745]

Truth , ony plus is the mic on console

[@ankshious]

I wish companies like Asus would make these types of gaming buds without the silicon tips. I would like to see another version without the rubber tips and more of a wrap around the ear style like the the PowerBeats Pro

[@chepesk132004]

Thanks bro waiting Amazon Store

[@peentgamer]

Damn, not a single mention of "latency" anywhere in the transcript. These are gaming headphones and input delay is extremely important. Please comment on that if possible

[@FaisalSalh-rd9qb]

Lmao, have you found ur answer?

[@resultofhardwork9596]

15 - 25 ms

[@Tex_actual]

He literttalks about it. He said if you use the Bluetooth it’s noticeable but if you use the dongle it’s barely there. Maybe listen next time.

[@MrCharlie6529]

I currently have the soundcore p10vr and they were 55$ on amazon. I love them. I wonder how they compare. I know that those have a few more features than the soundcore but a substantial price difference.

[@TheTechne]

I love soundcore gear

[@bigdbag]

This is super late but I tried both. The cetra speednova is another tier of sound quality, both audio and microphone, it's not even close. The price difference is substantial, but you get what you pay for here.

[@YungSteambuns]

I personally dislike them, they die very fast when on a discord call or anything with a lot of in game bass

[@JohnDoe-og2bt]

I noticed an uptick in latency with those when using the mic. How was your experience?

[@daxbald3659]

What about the Latency?

[@YoloVib3s]

Got mine today & man you were dead on with that EQ! I threw on some Beanie Man & I kept bouncing back & forth between the Hip Hop preset & your EQ! That Dirac is insane! Glad I picked these up.

[@coyotex850]

These looked real interesting then i saw the price and my inner Mr Krabs came out real quick

[@TheTechne]

lol

[@JessieS]

Can these be used with the PS5? If so, thoughts?

[@gipsyh1963]

It can i think

[@markdavenportjr5129]

Excellent review been looking at some new earbuds for BOTH my gaming PC and phone. :)

[@kaiichinose9590]

Another great video, Do you think these are worth it over the Asus ROG Cetra true OG because the specs are the same minus the dongle.

[@MarcoInvo]

Latency?? Battery??

[@marcell33]

Great video! Question Steelseries is releasing theirs the Arctis Gamebuds! You plan to review these by chance?

[@hitkhu]

The Sony Inzone Earbuds are solid gaming earbuds. According to RTINGS it's 30ms latency, which is a decently acceptable value in regards for competitive use. Hopefully you give those earbuds a shot and can possibly provide a comparison

[@ramenshells9715]

They are $99.99 and rn they are $65 with $35 off if you want them b Or a new set buy them NOW!!! I got a pair yesterday still need to try them might even review them 😊

[@9blunted]

Any chance you could compare these with the Logitech g fits? Awesome vid as always!

[@nothecker1151]

Great vid man,love the enthusiasm. Keep it up 👌

[@anddo24]

I don't mind the price. I just want the purchase link so I can get these already. I've been excited for these ever since they were announced. I own the original version, recently got the Explore. But I want the Speed Nova for multiple platforms.

[@YoloVib3s]

Same ... when JJ was talking in Paul's video I threw my debit card at my monitor

[@drizzlydr4ke]

How’s the Explore?

[@DebugMaster1234]

Dope review!! Unlike all these other review channels that sound like robots talking, you definitely give an honest review! new subscriber!

[@snegzumz7877]

Try comparing it with the previous version of ROG Cetra

[@cellar-door]

you shouldn't really be hearing any delay on videos on bluetooth, provided the app properly delays the playback so that video and audio is synced up. i can't think of any video playback phone app that doesn't do this.

[@Chris-zf2xk]

These sound crazy when you enable dolby atmos in windows. Just wow. Picked these up for $120 at microcenter

[@rickprod]

How is the sound compared to the older ones ? I have the older ones and I don’t know if they worth the upgrade.

[@ZDGAMING1_]

i get mine tomorrow cant wait i want to try wireless gaming for the first time, right now I'm using IEM 7hz timeless with astro a40 amp and the sound is amazing lets see how these compare.

[@JaySushii]

How are they?

[@ZDGAMING1_]

@@JaySushii i played warzone yesterday and for me the sound of my iem with amp sound way better and you could really notice the delay even with the dongle but for music and movies they work very well and i like the noise canceling

[@Nooptema]

I don't understand why they didn't copy soundcore and put passthrough charging on the adapter.

[@stevenwest2503]

This comment is on the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro headset. Something that no one has said is that you can turn on your Xbox with this headset. I don't about all of them but it dose work with my Xbox series X.

[@Scary69l]

How do these compare to the pulse earbuds and sony inzones?

[@柯博文-y4l]

Comparison of this new cetra speed nova vs the razed hammerhead hyperspeed pro would be nice! Hopefully u make one on theses!

[@VarjoPira]

How's the directional sound? Might pick these up if they go on a good sale.

[@W4HB]

Great review! May i bother you with 2 questions, I've mever used a wireless earbuds/ headphones before, I've only used wired ones, and i only use them for gaming on my ipad pro, which only has one usb c port, i use a hub to connect my headphones + charging cable. 1.if i get these buds, or any wireless ones, will they have latency issues? 2. As for the dongle, if i connect it to the hub attached to the ipad, will latency issue be solved or they only work with pc/ Playstation? I'm sorry for the long comment, but i can't afford to buy one then find out it has lag during gaming and then it'll be useless and wasted my money. Thanks in advance ❤

[@shalltearbloodfallen805]

Already use the old version and as ROG fans I have to buy the new one, maybe will go for white this time

[@gizmokat6293]

do they work with xbox series x, i can't wait for the steelseries arctis buds.

[@chrisbullock6477]

surprised by the clarity of the mic . I'd say above average.

[@NickleNinja2]

i tried the older ones.. and the sound was fantastic.. but they really bothered my ears. and their odd shape made changing the ear tips impossible.. i had to return them.. i hope these are better with changing the tips

[@Klutch_it]

So..... when it comes to FPS games like Apex Legends and Warzone, how well do these work? Looking to get rid of my headset, but I cannot find a single channel talking about footsteps etc. in FPS games. Why? Not sure, no one is willing to actually make videos on earbuds with dongles in FPS games. See them on all the pro's, all over on content creators... but not ONE VIDEO on which is best for FPS games? @The Techne, please make a video on this.

[@Volcom_StoneD]

Are these good for calls and music ??

[@Bhackett7777]

Same question

[@block-ej2kx]

How are these against headset like the stealth pro? In terms of audio and imaging? And what about the Sony inzone buds?

[@Leinsterbaby]

How do they compare to Sonys?

[@orestesdd]

Are these earbuds any good to use with a PS5 console? If so, where can I buy them?

[@ASUSUSA]

Yes, they work with PS4 or PS5.

[@TheTechne]

I used them a fair bit on PS5 and really enjoyed them

[@SnowCoconuts]

no gaming audio delay or latency at all on the 2.4ghz frequency???

[@NeoEdel]

Is comtability for xbox?

[@eugenengo1907]

Comparison to the inzone buds?

[@Mark-mu4pj]

Thanks dude great review, the price seems a bit off, maybe at 150 max.

[@supertt275]

When is the release date, or where to buy it dont mind the price but i can find them

[@nicolass2262]

I'm trying to know if the mic via USB dongle works with the PS5 ?

[@winterpatriot1429]

Any thoughts on how they’d perform with Steam Deck via dongle? I would think they’d be fine, but … 🤷‍♂️

[@alexanderbates4332]

Howdy! I was just curious if these or any other earbuds that are gaming related that are compatible with both xbox and PlayStation I own both consoles and I just want a pair that would work for both consoles?

[@ZBatt1]

Did you ever figure this out?

[@Ghandisgarage]

How is the ambient sound?

[@Reallyoldman227]

Can these work on ps5

[@CC21200]

I have these. I'm not fond of them, 2 out of 5 stars. Would not recommend, given the price. Good points: Good battery life. Case has wireless charging. Okay points: Sounds quality is probably good. Disclaimer, I'm not an audiophile so I actually don't care. All I want is to simply hear enough sound that I can make out what's happening, especially when I'm in a noisy environment. In this regard, the maximum volume seems lower compared to my budget earbuds. Bad points: The speakers have an unusual, elongated shape. As far as I can tell, this is for no reason other than to be different for its own sake. In practice, this makes it unnecessarily difficult/impossible to use some 3rd-party earbud tips. Very bad points: Has various fancy features and automatic functionality. Automatic functions sound good in theory but often do more harm than good in practice unless they are implemented near perfectly. For example, maybe you scratch your ear or adjust the earbuds, and it'll often misinterpret this as you wanting to toggle noise cancelling or something. Maybe you take it out of your ear for a brief moment, and it'll often misinterpret this as you wanting to shut down, and if it shuts down, you may not be able to turn it on again, because these are also the most unreliable earbuds I've ever had. It might pair with your device, or it might not, or it might insist on repeatedly pairing with the wrong device against your will. But worry not, for if it doesn't work, just keep trying the exact same steps until it does; randomness is the keyword.

[@outdawayyy887]

These or $200 IEMs for gaming?

[@ericcortez5328]

Is there a link to these just yet?

[@TheTechne]

I cant find one

[@toonnut1]

How many game buds have you ever used?

[@reddeadyoyo]

Jlab epic lab edition are music earbuds but are also compatible with 3D tempest audio would like to see what you think about those

[@YoloVib3s]

If you were spending your own $$ would you buy these or the Razer Hammerhead Pro Hypeseed?

[@ZBatt1]

What did you go with?

[@LegendDavidReal]

I have the same question here, have you chosen one yet?

[@fraktux]

Great review 🤩

[@TheTechne]

thank you

[@StopMeFast]

It’s nice to see these actually show up in armoury crate on the Ally, the previous Bluetooth only version doesn’t and it sucks.

[@largamau]

Can you hear outside noise with this one. I want to hear ambient noise when someone is talking to me

[@jaysontorres9509]

I lost one pair on the day i bought it. The enclosure is not secured. It deteched easily. Never wear them like a keychain

[@DebugMaster1234]

Do they provide directional sound? For games like cod where hearing footsteps is essential

[@naavidmorshed5516]

It'd be great if you would connect it to a regular windows machine and check discord call quality while playing games. I need to know how it performs like that.

[@gresh8989]

How is the side tone??

[@setarechegini6264]

for a lot better price just go for sound core v10 pro trust me sound perfect and battery perfect comfort good not perfect but price excellent

[@masteryoda1118]

hey @thetechne, are u able to use one at a time and have the other in the charging case charging so u can swap one out when the other dies? I know apple airpods ur able to do that

[@RichieRichTube]

Do these have simultaneous Bluetooth between devices?

[@UnknownUser_0000]

This is the only question that matters and it will make or break headphones for me.

[@TheTechne]

no they do not, but they do auto change to whatever device is active.

[@TheTechne]

@@UnknownUser_0000 no they do not, but they do auto change to whatever device is active.

[@kunfushun]

How is battery life on 2.4ghz? I have JBL quantum tws and it only lasts up to 2hr before I need to charge the buds.

[@blueridge8992]

Shame about the mic quality. That’s a real dealbreaker for me. Otherwise it seems like these would be a nice alternative for PS5 users that want a different sound signature than the explore buds. I bet some foam tips could fix the fitment.

[@leandrocorreia8736]

I haver One question , The RoG Cetra earbuds save the EQ? To use the same EQ on others plateforms?

[@NyteStalker89]

Aye, didn't know Asus added ROB as a side brand alongside ROG! Welcome to the Republic Of Bois!

[@TheTechne]

🤣🤣🤣 nah Rob is a long time loyal employee. Heck last month he was Employee of the month.

[@NyteStalker89]

@@TheTechne well snap, where is his plaque? And $10 Amazon gift card?

[@guybrushtwood]

Is there any sidetone or transparency mode?

[@tyronecummins4206]

Hi can you do a review on the red magic cyberbus Duo tws

[@satuchess]

Can we use the dongle with the iphone?

[@RamboRaxx]

What do you think of the JDS Atom stack over the Schiit Hel? Just using for console to power my DT’s and don’t feel like waiting until May for Schiit shipping.

[@johnnyrodriguez276]

Last Rog Cetras I bought the case wouldn't pair and the earbuds wouldn't turn on at all

[@iHaruchi]

make a video about the Huawei free clip

[@Smi77y1]

I missed it, but what’s the delay on Bluetooth? Cause it’s tough to use dongle on ally when it has to be charged in all the time.

[@brandon36094]

Can they be used on Xbox ?

[@PandaGoBoo]

Ill def be trying these out. Also.....THE HAT CAME OFF FINALLY. 😎😎😎 Just saw the price point on these. Holy smokes, think I will wait for a sale. lol

[@TheTechne]

LOL, yeah I finally remembered no hat, LOL! and I agree on that price/sale idea

[@ASUSUSA]

They offer a range of new features, functions and improved sound tuning to the first gen but the first generation are still a solid offering and we offer then at $99 and on occasion promotion like they are currently. You have to assess whether you want the improvements in this model compared to the first gen.

[@scottdubois1733]

How did you get the app to detect the earbuds. When i pair it pops up and disapears

[@Speedy94uru]

what´s the price?

[@TheTechne]

$200 😢

[@Woot30]

For $200 u can get a pair of IEMS that would literally blow these out of the water in every aspect of sound engineering.

[@RandalphTheBlack]

Could u refer me to some? Im hoping to be able to get some that will work on everything console/ pc

[@agentfletcher]

Do you know if any gaming earbuds that have a dongle for pc and can also simultaneously stream bluetooth audio from another device at the same time?

[@one6xiii1]

Do these have dual pairing connection? I have Corsair hs80 wireless, can these go as loud as that headset?

[@Blaquegold]

I have a question why would I buy these ever an AirPods Pro or other wireless headphones?

[@drizzlydr4ke]

Because these can be better than wireless headphones for people who are sensitive to over the ear heat or wear glasses. Also you can plug them with any device since they have a usb dongle not only Bluetooth like the AirPods.

[@Todekki]

I want to use these with my work laptop so can’t have the AC software installed. I have heard they sound terrible without the Dirac enabled which is with software only?

[@Tacticalpanda757]

Do these work on the portal?

[@zeblacktiger]

no infos if ok for xbox like always, normally with usb dongle should work, but it's not a mobile device lol

[@AlphaXiro]

Why does mine doesnt nor come with speed nova? Its just said cetra true wireless

[@jorgjorgsen7528]

has it a transparancy mode? thx