Asus rog strix wireless gaming headset review. Asus ROG Strix wireless gaming headset. Various connection options

The ASUS ROG Strix Fusion series of gaming headsets has been replenished. The novelty of the line called ROG Strix Fusion Wireless was made wireless and equipped with touch controls, and the ROG Strix Fusion 300 model was taken as an external basis. Unlike Bluetooth headsets, the manufacturer promises a minimum of delays in this model.

The price tag of the headset, in comparison with the younger version, has almost doubled and in our review we will see if the headphones are worth the money requested for them.

Contents of delivery

ASUS ROG Strix Fusion Wireless comes in a medium sized cardboard box. Headphones are shown on the front, and all their capabilities are indicated on the back.

Inside is a headset with eco-leather ear cushions, their replaceable fabric options, a user manual, a 2-meter nylon-braided USB cable with memory effect and a USB Type-A receiver.

Appearance

ROG Strix Fusion Wireless looks the same as the ROG Strix Fusion 300. These are full-size monitor headphones with a wide, durable headband and closed ear cups. Unlike the ROG Strix Fusion 500, which has a spectacular, but not practical to use, glossy plastic on the sides, its matte version is used. The 300th model has the same insert.

On the top of the arc is the inscription Republic of Gamers. Metal inserts with ROG logo are installed along the edges, and a soft lining is located on the inside of the headband. On the sides there are side markings "L" and "R", as well as a sewn fabric label with the STRIX inscription.

Inside the plastic rocker hides a metal base, which extends from both edges by 3 cm.On the outside, it displays all the same brand symbols of the ASUS gaming series, and on the inside - ten notches for convenient height adjustment.

The massive closed cups rotate 90 degrees and move slightly in the vertical plane. The headphones can be easily folded into a bag or backpack.

At the edges of the cups there is a stylized cutout with translucent plastic inserts. In other models of this series, monochrome or RGB backlighting is hidden here, but Wireless decided to do without it, but to increase the time autonomous work... Ideally, you could make a separate button to start the illumination and leave the user to decide for himself whether to put the battery backlit on or not.

All the available tools are collected on the left earcup of the headset. There is a miniature unidirectional microphone, a headphone power button with an LED indicator, a touch panel on the side plastic insert, a 900 mAh battery and a USB input for charging it.

On ROG Strix Fusion 300 and Fusion 500, the side button launched virtual 7.1 mode. Here she just turns on the headset. But from the 500th model ROG Strix Fusion Wireless got a touchpad for headphone control. The tap in the middle turns the music on or off, moving your finger upwards makes the sound louder, and downwards makes the sound quieter. Swipe forward - switch to the next track. Swipe back - go back to the previous song.

When hidden, the microphone is inactive by default and turns on with a pronounced click when lowered. The leg is flexible so that the user can choose the optimal distance from the microphone to the mouth.

Hidden under the ear cushions are ASUS Essence's signature 50mm speakers with neodymium magnets.

Ergonomics and usability

ASUS ROG Strix Fusion Wireless weighs the same as the wired ROG Strix Fusion 300 - 360 grams. At the same time, they are not heavy, but massive, but they sit comfortably on the head, do not press and after a couple of hours of use they are no longer felt.

The headset does not creak anywhere, no backlashes are noticed. Matte plastic collects dust easily, but fingerprints are not visible on it.

ROG Strix Fusion Wireless and the bundled USB receiver operate at 2.4GHz and communicate seamlessly at the stated distance of up to 20 meters or more. In a one-room apartment of 29 m², the headphones continued to work in any corner. Even in another room, when there were two walls between me and a computer with a USB successor, the signal did not disappear. The connection itself takes place without problems, at least on Windows 10. I inserted the successor into a PC, laptop or Playstation 4, pressed the power button for a couple of seconds, it turned blue and the headphones were ready to go. Drivers are automatically installed on the PC. But if problems arise, there is a special utility for connection on the official website.

Unlike the ROG Strix Fusion 500, where the touchpad worked fine, the ROG Strix Fusion Wireless has issues with it. So, the standard increase / decrease in volume here, according to the idea, occurs 4% at a time - that is, to make it quieter from 70 to 40 percent, you need to slide your finger along the side panel of the left cup eight times. But in this model, the sensor is too sensitive, so with one touch there is a chance to decrease or increase the sound by four percent, forty or even more. As you can imagine, this is very inconvenient, especially when one touch of your finger makes the volume almost maximum.

The stated battery life of 15 hours is not exaggerated. I sat on the headphones for 7-10 hours and charged them every two days.

As for the wireless headset, in principle, its use is very convenient. You can turn on music on the computer, walk around the apartment and go about your business, and at the same time know what is happening on the PC - hear how a new letter, message or notification has arrived in the work chat. Playstation 4 is comfortable to play with these headphones - with wireless gamepad and the same headset can lie or sit anywhere in the room and be at any distance within the visible range. Is charging wireless model about two hours. At this time, it can be used further. Here, the main thing is not to forget about the presence of a wire when you get up from the table and go somewhere.

Sound Impressions

Since the ASUS ROG Strix Fusion Wireless headset is wireless, it also competes with wired headphones even his price segment it is not able to, so we will consider the sound quality of the headset within its segment.

ROG Strix Fusion Wireless performed well in games and when watching movies - shots and explosions, enemy footsteps and bullets whistle are perfectly audible in them, no delays were noticed. For picky music lovers, they are also suitable for listening to all musical directions - the sound here is quite voluminous and rich, low frequencies do not stick out, while the high ones are clearly audible and even the middle stands out.

The unidirectional microphone is deaf and distorts the voice a little, but it muffles ambient sounds tolerably and is suitable for communication during games, for example, in Discord, or in other communication applications.

Outcomes

ASUS ROG Strix Fusion Wireless is a cute, lightweight and easy-to-use wireless headset for gamers and anyone who hates cables. The model works on a single charge for a long time, has touch pad control, adequate, as for its segment, sound and is devoid of backlighting in favor of increasing autonomy. True, the $ 250 price tag can scare away even ardent fans of wireless gaming, but in the market for wireless gaming headsets there is little choice. As a result, if you need good autonomy and a device from a renowned manufacturer, then the ROG Strix Fusion Wireless will be a good choice.

Technologies

Various connection options

ASUS ROG Strix Wireless has two connection options: via a 2.4 GHz radio channel and using the supplied cable. Wireless connection perfect for computers and laptops PC or MAC, and the cable can be used to connect headsets to game consoles and smartphones. However, it can be connected to a PC or Mac using the same method. And in general, to any device that has an audio output with a diameter of 3.5 mm. In addition, ASUS ROG Strix Wireless has two antennas to improve wireless transmission audio and interference suppression. Still, we are talking about the 2.4 GHz frequency popular among most wireless devices, so additional antennas will come in handy here.

7.1 virtual surround sound

Headset software can add some volume to the sound. Of course, there are only 2 speakers installed inside the ROG Strix Wireless, so with real 7.1 headsets, it will not be able to compete - like all other headphones with virtual surround sound... But the presence of such an option will be a pleasant plus. And the stock, as they say, does not hold a pocket.

Powerful battery

Wireless headset this is certainly good and modern, but charging it every few hours is very inconvenient. Therefore, a 900 mAh battery is installed inside the ASUS ROG Strix Wireless, which should be enough for 10 hours of operation. In short, you can play in such headphones all day and charge them at night.

Detachable microphone

The detachable microphone will always be a great bonus for any headset. With it, you can not think about whether it is turned on or not. A microphone disconnected from the headset will certainly not transmit sound, and will eliminate the doubts of the paranoid. By the way, its leg is long and flexible so that the microphone can be positioned in the right place after connecting to the headset.

Description ASUS ROG Strix Wireless

The headset comes in a classic ASUS ROG transparent box through which you can see the coveted headphones. Inside, in addition to the ASUS ROG Strix Wireless itself, there is an instruction manual, a 1.5 meter AUX cable, as well as a USB transmitter and a charging cable.

The ASUS ROG Strix Wireless headset is made in a bright, black and orange color scheme. Earlier, before the ROG and Strix lines merged together, all the "streaks" sported bright and noticeable orange accents, and ASUS ROG devices stood out with red red inserts. However, ASUS ROG Strix Wireless should not be considered an old woman, because audio equipment is not processors with video cards, and over the years it almost does not become outdated. So, on the outside of the ROG Wireless, round inserts are highlighted in orange, located in the center of the cups. Considering that the cups in their shape resemble the menacing look of the tawny owl, the symbol of the Strix line, the headset lying on the table will look spectacular and a little ominous.

Large cups contain not only orange "pretties". On the left cup are the headset control keys (volume control, microphone on / off and Power). On the bottom, you can see a MicroUSB connector (for charging), a microphone input and a 3.5mm audio jack for the AUX cable. But on the right cup there are no controls. Only the Republic Of Gamers logo is located there.

The inner surface of the cups is trimmed with soft ear cushions that can cover even large ears, which adds comfort to the headset. Inside each cup is hidden under one speaker with a rare earth neodymium magnet - similar magnets are often found in ASUS ROG headsets and other expensive audio accessories from other brands. Headband - "dimensionless", with inserts from "smart foam". This material is softer than its not very smart counterparts, knows how to keep in shape and return to the initial state if you remove the headset. Simply put, the inner part of the headband will not lose shape over time.

Thanks to the large ear cups and soft headband, the headset sits comfortably on your head, and with the soft ear cushions and headband with smart foam, ROG Wireless will not press in places where you do not need to do it. You can play, work or listen to music in such a headset for hours - until the powerful, 10-hour battery is discharged. In addition, if you remove the ASUS ROG Strix Wireless and leave the headset around your neck, it will not cause discomfort, even despite its size.

Photos ASUS ROG Strix Wireless

Specifications

Judging by the technical characteristics, during the development of the ASUS ROG Strix Wireless, the manufacturer sought to achieve a delicate balance between the filling and the final cost of the product. Quality headset with a pleasant sound cannot be cheap by itself, and the built-in wireless module will not reduce the final price in any way. However, ASUS ROG Strix Wireless is balanced. Inside it are large 60-mm speakers with neodymium magnets, with a frequency range of 20 to 20,000 Hz and an impedance of 32 Ohms. The detachable microphone turned out to be narrowly directed, so it will not transmit keyboard claps and other extraneous sounds... Unless, of course, they are loud enough for a narrow-beam microphone to pick them up. The microphone sensitivity is -40 dB, and frequency response- from 50 to 16,000 Hz.

Loudspeakers
Speaker frequency range
Speaker impedance
Speaker sensitivity
Microphone
Microphone frequency range
Microphone sensitivity
Connection options
Battery
Cable
Compatible platforms
The weight
Estimated price

ASUS ROG Strix Wireless
2 speakers, diameter 60 mm, neodymium magnets
20 - 20,000 Hz
32 Ohm
98 dBA
Removable, unidirectional
50 - 16,000 Hz
-40 dB
With an AUX cable Wireless 2.4GHz
Built-in, 900mAh, up to 10 hours of use
Detachable 3.5mm AUX, 1.5m, with fabric braid
PC, Mac mobile devices PlayStation 4, Xbox One
350 grams
from 8 200 rubles

ASUS ROG Strix Wireless software

For fine tuning headset is designed by the utility Sonic Studio, which can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website. In this program, you can flexibly adjust the voice transmission, turn on surround sound, the reverb effect, increase the bass and - in a separate place - play with the equalizer settings. Moreover, all the settings are collected in one window, you don't have to switch between endless submenus.

ASUS ROG Strix Wireless testing

The ASUS ROG Strix Wireless headset has been tested in several modes: listening to music, watching videos, and of course, playing games.

Michael Oldfield's Tubular Beats album was selected for music testing. This album contains many different instruments, which sometimes sound in one composition. Here the ROG Wireless has performed well. At low frequencies, overdrive was not observed, the middle was clearly audible, but treble the headphones were missing. However, this drawback is small and it is found in almost all gaming headsets. Still, the reproduction of music is considered a secondary task for them. By the way, when connecting headphones wirelessly, you can use the branded ASUS utility to improve the quality of music. For example, you can work with the low frequencies using the Bass Boost parameter. For rap, rock, and other heavy music, the bass can be increased by 3.5 or 4.5 dB. For classics, they can be raised by 1.5 or 2.5 dB. If you do not like low frequencies (bass), the amplifier can be turned off altogether.

In movies, the ROG Wireless performed much better. Here, the "tops" are not as important as the rest of the frequencies, so you can watch video in such a headset without any problems. The best sounds will be explosions, shooting, the roar of car engines and other dynamic sounds.

Now let's move on to the games. In this test, the ROG Wireless unveiled itself in its entirety. The headset perfectly transmitted the sounds of shots, explosions, and also helped to hear sneaking opponents. Shooters, racing, strategy games - ROG Wireless handles all genres of games. As for virtual surround sound, in games it can be viewed more as an entertainment option. This is the limitation of all headsets with one speaker per ear cup. Of course, ASUS software will do its best to add volume to the sound, and it will even succeed, but a full-fledged headset with surround sound will always be better than its software counterpart. However, such headphones will cost a lot.

A wireless gaming headset compatible with PCs, smartphones and consoles looks like a gamer's pipe dream. Large speakers with wide dynamic range, sensitive microphone, comfortable headband, and of course rich connectivity options. No joke, ASUS ROG Strix Wireless can be connected to an audio source using the included AUX cable or via radio (the transmitter is included, of course). Moreover, among the compatible devices, even game consoles are indicated: PS4 and Xbox One. This short description looks very attractive, so let's figure out what the ASUS ROG Strix Wireless is, and how good it is in real life, and not in advertising slogans. Technologies Various connection options ASUS ROG Strix Wireless has two connection options: 2.4 GHz radio channel and the supplied cable. Wireless connectivity is great for PC or MAC computers and laptops, and the cable can be used to connect headsets to game consoles and smartphones. However, it can be connected to a PC or Mac using the same method. And in general, to any device that has an audio output with a diameter of 3.5 mm. In addition, ASUS ROG Strix Wireless has two antennas to improve wireless audio transmission and suppress interference. Still, we are talking about the 2.4 GHz frequency popular among most wireless devices, so additional antennas will come in handy here.

7.1 Virtual Surround Sound Headset software can add a bit of volume to the sound. Of course, there are only 2 speakers installed inside the ROG Strix Wireless, so with real 7.1 headsets, it will not be able to compete - like all other headphones with virtual surround sound. But the presence of such an option will be a pleasant plus. And the stock, as they say, does not hold a pocket.

Powerful battery A wireless headset is certainly good and modern, but charging it every few hours is very inconvenient. Therefore, a 900 mAh battery is installed inside the ASUS ROG Strix Wireless, which should be enough for 10 hours of operation. In short, you can play in such headphones all day and charge them at night.

Detachable microphone A detachable microphone will always be a great bonus to any headset. With it, you can not think about whether it is turned on or not. A microphone disconnected from the headset will certainly not transmit sound, and will eliminate the doubts of the paranoid. By the way, its leg is long and flexible so that the microphone can be positioned in the right place after connecting to the headset.

Description ASUS ROG Strix Wireless Headset comes in a classic ASUS ROG transparent box through which you can see the coveted headphones. Inside, in addition to the ASUS ROG Strix Wireless itself, there is an instruction manual, a 1.5 meter AUX cable, as well as a USB transmitter and a charging cable. The ASUS ROG Strix Wireless headset is made in a bright, black and orange color scheme. Earlier, before the ROG and Strix lines merged together, all the "streaks" sported bright and noticeable orange accents, and ASUS ROG devices stood out with red red inserts. However, ASUS ROG Strix Wireless should not be considered an old woman, because audio equipment is not processors with video cards, and over the years it almost does not become outdated. So, on the outside of the ROG Wireless, round inserts are highlighted in orange, located in the center of the cups. Considering that the cups are shaped like the menacing gaze of the tawny owl, the symbol of the Strix range, ...

A high-quality gaming headset will never be overlooked by a real gamer. Excellent sound and orientation on the terrain will help you quickly identify enemies, and as a result, get a good advantage at the moment of conducting a virtual battle. Headsets that can not only imitate software surround sound, but also equipped with a good hardware structure that meet all the declared sound standards are becoming a priority.

ASUS does not stand aside from the needs of fans good sound and recently launched its 7.1-channel premium headset called the ROG Strix.

This is not the first time the Taiwanese manufacturer has released headphones; it already has four successful series: Orion, Cerberus, Vulcan and Echelon. And since the predecessors already have many admirers, thanks to high quality sound, it could be assumed that the Strix 7.1 would not lag behind them, and perhaps even surpass them.

Features and equipment Asus ROG Strix wireless

The declared specifications from the manufacturer look like this:

Audio channel. Multichannel sound 7.1.
Resistance. At 32 ohms.
Speakers. Rear and side 20 mm each, front with a subwoofer 40 mm and center 30 mm.
The base of the speakers. Neodymium magnets.
Range. Frequencies are reproduced in the range of 20-20000 Hz.
The weight. Equal to 450 grams.
Cable. USB-PC and USB Audio 1.5m each.
Sensitivity. At 40 dB.
Microphone.
Control block.
Combination. Compatible with MAC and PC.
Interface. USB connection and HDMI compatibility.
Other. 4 sound profiles.

It should be noted separately external management, a kind of USB station that includes headphone amplification and DAC. Many latest models headphone output with external sound USB card in the range, but not always you will find the ability to connect to a home audio system card, using complete set functions of the audio station.

It is immediately clear from the packaging that we have a device in front of us. top class.

Box. Consists of dense and durable cardboard with glossy and iridescent finishing elements. Opportunities are painted on the sides, Full description and features of the headset. When sipping on a small strap, the box opens itself like a book. On the orange upholstery, the name of the product and the Strix logo are spelled out, similar to the gaze of a predatory owl. The headset fits snugly inside the package, and a plastic insert is fixed on top to prevent dust from entering the device.
Audio USB station. Black in color, able to stick firmly on a flat surface.
USB cable. Y-shaped.
Adapter. HDMI type for connecting to external speakers.
Microphone.
Operation manual and warranty.

Generally speaking, the equipment is standard for devices of the High-end category.

External data Asus ROG Strix wireless

The headset has a slightly aggressive look, but this does not make it less interesting and attractive. Previously, such a device could only be seen on boxes for video cards of the same name Strix, and now we can finally contemplate a real product.

Outer side. In appearance, the ear cups resemble a kind of pentagon. The transparent plastic hides a couple of backlighting elements and this structure again resembles the stern look of an owl.
Frame. The headset is black and consists of durable plastic. The whole construction is very reliable. ROG Strix headphones easily fit and carry in any backpack or bag while maintaining their integrity. Thanks to the rigid upper headband, which is monolithic and does not affect the height of the headphones when you adjust them (unlike some other models). Only the cups have the function of turning by 90 degrees.
Internal headband. It is upholstered with a leather substitute and has four padded inserts for better comfort. An internal headband adjusts the height of the headset. One has only to put on the headphones, as the backing will automatically move to the desired level. A very good design comes out. Such a structure allows the device to be adjusted as accurately as possible to the individual shape of any head and increases convenience during long-term use.
Ear pads. They are also made from the same material as the inner headband. The ear pads are 130 mm in diameter. When used, the headphones completely cover each of the auricles, thereby removing additional stress from them and increasing the level of noise reduction. The ear cushions are easy to remove and if cleaning is required, it will not be difficult to detach them from the case. Maybe in the future, ASUS manufacturers will make and put on sale additional kits for replacing ear cushions with a new pattern, and from various materials.
Internal cavity. Here is the main pride of ROG Strix - ten independent speakers, with their help the user can choose between the usual 5.1 or 7.1 surround modes and a stereo mode.
Microphone. It is made of rubberized material. It easily changes its shape to the requirements of the user and is fixed in this state for a long time. The microphone is connected through a specific connector, which is installed in the cup on the left side of the headphones. This design contributes to convenient microphone connection, without burdening the entire structure of the equipment, when excess weight will only interfere, since there is no company of players.
Cable. It is needed to connect headphones, it is covered with a thick fabric braid. Connection is non-standard. To connect an external USB audio station, a connector is required that mechanically fits into the HDMI connector.

Remote Control

You need to pay special attention to the control panel Asus ROG Strix

In the Strix 7.1, it is made of matte plastic, which is pleasant to the touch. Under the base you can find 3 rubberized feet that prevent unplanned movement of the console on the table. It combines an amplifier and a DAC, along with a wide selection of different adjustments to customize the headset for specific tasks.
On the front side there is a wheel for determining the settings. Mic, Side, Front, Rear, Sub, Center and Main control the microphone and the desired audio channels. Tune everything separately by using a different tuner located on top of the audio station. Spectrum is responsible for the sound profile (there are four of them, displaying different sounds in RPGs, shooters, racing and action games. The Lighting function turns on one of two lighting modes ("breathing" or constant), and also turns it off completely. ...
In the upper part of the control there are independent buttons, they help to switch the stereo mode and multichannel mode, activate the headset amplifier, and turn on / off the microphone, and activate the external acoustics. The speakers are connected via the HDMI input (using an adapter, it is included in the kit).
At the bottom of the remote control, you can see another knob (to enable the ENC noise reduction technology). The microphone integrated in the USB station allows you to monitor about 90% of noises outside (key press noise, conversations, sounds of the inhabitants of the house, etc.).

This is what the Strix headphones look like when examined closely.

Asus ROG Strix wireless headphones in action

When we connect the card to the PC, and the headset to the card, the drivers are pulled up by themselves. And then you can fully experience the sound ASUS Strix 7.1. The stuffing of the headphones makes you take such a device seriously. Each earphone is equipped with five speakers (it contains neodymium magnets), for bass 40 mm and 20 mm on the side and rear, the size of the center is 30, and the front is 40 mm. But the main thing is not quantity, but quality, because if you want, you can put 25 speakers in one bowl.

The sound during testing was a pleasant surprise, quite bright. Regardless of the gaming structure of the headphones, ordinary music also sounds pleasant enough in them, good bass and good overall detail.

For the test, we chose not the last, but rather nice games with an atmospheric sounding Need For Speed: The Run and Dishonored. In the second game, you can especially listen to every movement, step and sounds in silence with a change to symphonic motives. The first will help you to feel all the charm of the race, the sound of the engine, squeal of brakes and good soundtracks. Also, the headphones were tested on Interstellar films with excellent music and John Wick. The sounds in the cinema left only positive emotions. The music in the movie Interstellar and the footage in space were just addictive in quality soundtrack... John Wick looked at this sound in one breath, and blows on Keanu Reeves can be directly felt on yourself.

In games, the atmosphere of the sounds was very pleasing, the difference between multichannel modes and stereo was present. With the growth of music in the dynamics of the plot, the headset completely pulled into the game process. There were also extraneous sounds that had not previously been heard with other headphones and speakers. The sounds of the engines in the Need For Speed race are heard qualitatively, and the music tracks convey very accurate notes of the composition. The equalizer settings on the card had to be turned off, the sound did not change for the better.

The microphone also works flawlessly. Noise cancellation is well thought out and really weeds out a large number of extraneous noise (you can switch to this function in the lower plane sound card). Good level and sound recording with a microphone.

Pros and cons of Asus ROG Strix wireless

Having conducted tests, having inspected every detail of the Asus ROG Strix wireless headset, we can confidently say that ASUS experts not only opened a window into the 7.1-channel world of headsets, but also simply opened the doors with a confident kick. Such products will undoubtedly occupy one of the leading places in the line of their counterparts. Gamers will certainly love the 7.1-channel sound quality, the presence of an external control panel with amplifier and DAC, as well as 4 sound presets during game mode.

There are no significant remarks either during gaming tests, or when watching various films and even listening to ordinary music. The HDMI interface is only a little disappointing.

Let's list the advantages in order:

Ergonomic
Attractive design.
High quality headphone and microphone sound.
Good functional qualities of the sound card.
Compactness.
Long service life.
Acceptable price.

The main disadvantage of the device in the HDMI interface is the limited choice of devices for combination.

And in conclusion, we add that the Asus ROG Strix 7.1 wireless is without a doubt a top-end device of the highest class, which is suitable for both professional gamers and beginners. The price for such a headset is about 13,000 rubles.

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