Notebookcheck Logo

Asus releases new open-ear wireless earbuds globally with RGB lighting

The ROG Cetra Open Wireless comes in a single black colourway.
ⓘ Asus
The ROG Cetra Open Wireless comes in a single black colourway.
Asus has started selling a new pair of open-ear wireless earbuds globally. Featuring RGB lighting and IPX5 water resistance, the Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless also offers 2.4 GHz wireless audio transmission, unlike its peers.

Asus has now released its latest pair of ROG Cetra earbuds across Europe and the US. Showcased earlier this year at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the ROG Cetra Wireless Open-Ear earbuds contain a few additional features compared to competing open earbuds.

For instance, Asus has included its Aura RGB Lighting with four preset effects and up to 16.8 million colours to choose from. Also, the company offers EQ tuning via its Gear Link app with IPX5 water resistance and a detachable reflective neck strap for use when running.

Moreover, the ROG Cetra Wireless Open-Ear supports 2.4 GHz wireless for low-latency audio and compatibility with systems like the PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5. Please note that the earbuds only support Bluetooth 6.0 on Android and iOS at launch. Asus promises that 2.4 GHz audio support will eventually come to Android via a future update.

Setting that aside, the ROG Cetra Wireless Open-Ear features 14 mm drivers with 16 ohms impedance and 20 Hz-20 kHz frequency response. Asus claims that the earbuds will last up to 16 hours too, but only with RGB lighting, Phantom Bass, Immersion Mode and microphone functionality disabled. Asus sells the ROG Cetra Wireless Open-Ear earbuds at $229.99 in the US, €219 in the Eurozone and £184.99 in the UK.

Please share our article, every link counts!
Mail Logo
Google Logo Add as a preferred
source on Google

No comments for this article

Got questions or something to add to our article? Even without registering you can post in the comments!
No comments for this article / reply

static version load dynamic
Loading Comments
Comment on this article
> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > News > News Archive > Newsarchive 2026 03 > Asus releases new open-ear wireless earbuds globally with RGB lighting
Alex Alderson, 2026-03-12 (Update: 2026-03-12)