Asus Launches ROG Cetra Open Wireless Earbuds

Asus Republic of Gamers has introduced the ROG Cetra Open Wireless earbuds, a new open-ear audio device designed for gamers and active users who need to maintain awareness of their surroundings. Priced at $229.99, the earbuds became available in the United States this week through the Asus eStore, Amazon, Micro Center, and Newegg.

The ROG Cetra Open Wireless stands out with its open-ear format, which positions the drivers away from the ear canal to allow ambient sounds like traffic or conversations to remain audible while delivering audio playback. This design addresses a common trade-off in traditional in-ear earbuds, where noise isolation can reduce situational awareness during outdoor activities, workouts, or mobile gaming. Officials from Asus described the product as ideal for blending immersive listening with real-world responsiveness, targeting users across gaming sessions on platforms like PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices, as well as music listening and exercise.

At the core of the earbuds' performance are 14.2-millimeter drivers coated in diamond-like carbon, a material that minimizes distortion for clearer high and mid frequencies alongside a...