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ASUS ROG Cetra

Name: ASUS ROG Cetra
Brand: ASUS
SKU: B0CXRS7BBN
Price: 139.99 USD

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noise cancelling & sound

7.9/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

7.9

0.010.0

At 7.9, its noise cancelling beats 48% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 92 of the 264 we've cataloged.

4.9/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

4.9

1.05.0

A 4.9 puts its audio quality in the top quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 63 of the 264 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

5.5 hBelow average

5.5 h

3 h15 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 264 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

21.5 hBelow average

21.5 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 264 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX435%IP5516%IP5415%IPX513%

IPX4 is the most common — on 35% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active60%Passive14%Hybrid9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 60% of the 182 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 5.5 h
Battery Life With Case: 21.5 h
Charging Method: USB-C, Wireless
Full Charge Minutes: 45 min
Battery Life Anc On: 4.5 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IPX4
Material Case: Plastic
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Levels: Variable
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Anc Modes: Off, ANC on, transparency
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 10 mm
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Adaptive Anc: Yes
Impedance: 32 Ω

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.0
Bluetooth Codec: AAC, SBC
Connection Type: 2.4ghz, bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Latency: 35 ms
Multipoint Devices: Yes - 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Color Options: Black, moonlight white
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Ear hook
Weight Per Earbud: 5 g
Weight With Case: 52 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Gaming Mode: Yes
Auto Connect: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Spatial Audio: Yes
Voice Assistant Support: Alexa, Bixby, Google Assistant, Siri

Microphone

Wind Noise Reduction: Yes
Noise Reduction Type: AI-powered
Type: Bone conduction microphone

Release

Msrp Usd: 229.99 USD

Lab data

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ASUS ROG CetraSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

ASUS ROG Cetra: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	5.9
25	7.4
32	10.6
40	12.6
50	12.8
63	11.9
80	11.0
100	10.2
125	9.6
160	8.6
200	7.8
250	7.2
315	4.6
400	-0.1
500	-1.3
630	-0.3
800	0.1
1000	0.1
1250	2.0
1600	5.3
2000	10.5
2500	14.1
3150	12.7
4000	13.0
5000	16.0
6300	10.1
8000	9.6
10000	-1.0
12500	3.1
16000	-4.2
20000	-18.5

ASUS ROG Cetra

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

ASUS ROG Cetra: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	5.6
26	1.8
33	3.1
41	3.6
52	3.7
65	4.9
82	4.2
103	5.9
130	5.7
163	6.7
205	7.8
259	10.1
325	8.1
410	12.4
516	8.5
613	9.3
772	14.8
972	16.3
1220	16.0
1540	18.3
1940	22.0
2440	34.8
3070	31.4
3870	19.2
4870	16.9
6130	36.5
7720	30.9
9720	33.2
12200	23.6
15400	29.1
19400	23.5

ASUS ROG Cetra

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

ASUS ROG Cetra: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	14.2
26	17.1
33	20.7
41	24.5
52	28.1
65	30.4
82	29.4
103	33.3
130	31.0
163	31.7
205	32.2
259	25.4
325	12.7
410	17.1
516	14.2
613	13.0
772	17.5
972	21.7
1220	25.4
1540	28.8
1940	28.4
2440	27.2
3070	30.1
3870	19.8
4870	15.7
6130	34.5
7720	31.2
9720	34.5
12200	22.1
15400	24.2
19400	20.7

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.9/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byAdam BirneyManaging EditorReviewed April 2025

Noise cancelling7.9

Isolation7.1

Battery life7.5

Comfort & fit7.5

Connectivity6.5

Design6.0

The verdict

The ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova offers low-latency wireless audio for gaming with solid ANC performance and customizable features. The consumer-friendly, bass-forward sound signature enhances gaming immersion, though Xbox users are left out.

✓What we like

✓Great ANC

✓Long battery life

✓Highly customizable sound

✕What could be better

✕Can't remap controls

✕Average mic noise handling

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