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ASUS ROG Strix Magnus Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:?Supported sample rates:48 kHzOutput connector type:micro-USB

ASUS ROG Strix Magnus Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the microphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best microphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

75%

8.1

Technical score

25%

6.9

User score

â–²Better than 83% of microphones
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

20%

8.3

Audio Performance

20%

7.3

Recording

16%

8.6

Pickup Patterns

16%

8.3

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

7.2

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

8.4

Design

3%

5.8

Accessories

★Better than 95% of microphones
6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

4.9

Number of reviews

Based on 81 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 96% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone ASUS ROG Strix Magnus

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

20%

8.3

Audio Performance

20%

7.3

Recording

16%

8.6

Pickup Patterns

16%

8.3

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

7.2

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

8.4

Design

3%

5.8

Accessories

8.1
User score
User score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

4.9

Number of reviews

Based on 81 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.9
Popularity
Popularity
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Popularity:
ASUS ROG Strix Magnus has a popularity score of 4.9 points, which is lower than 59.3% of microphones.
4.9
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the microphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a microphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

8.3
Microphone type
desktop
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
14 mm
Capsule type
triple
Sensitivity
-35 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
micro-USB
Headphone output
yes
Headphone output
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This microphone includes a headphone output. 62.3% of microphones include this output.
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
â–² Better than 37% of models
This microphone includes a 3.5 mm jack. 62.8% of microphones include this connector.
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not include a 6.35 mm jack. 2% of microphones include this connector.
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Supported sample rates
48 kHz
Supported bit depths
24 bit
Audio interface sample rate
48 kHz
Audio interface sample rate
48 kHz
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
This microphone supports an interface sample rate of 48 kHz which is higher than that of 2.3% of microphones and equal to that of 55.6% of microphones.
Audio interface bit depth
24 bit
Audio interface bit depth
24 bit
â–² Better than 42% of models
Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
This microphone supports an interface bit depth of 24 bit which is higher than that of 42.1% of microphones and equal to that of 56.7% of microphones.
Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
?
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N. of polar patterns
3
N. of polar patterns
3
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
The number of selectable polar patterns offered by this microphone is 3, which is higher than that of 82.9% of microphones and equal to that of 4.5% of microphones.
Cardioid pattern
yes
Cardioid pattern
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This microphone supports a cardioid pickup pattern. 91% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
yes
Omnidirectional pattern
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This microphone supports an omnidirectional pickup pattern. 25.6% of microphones support this pattern.
Hypercardioid pattern
no
Hypercardioid pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not support a hypercardioid pickup pattern. 1.5% of microphones support this pattern.
Bidirectional pattern
yes
Bidirectional pattern
yes
â–² Better than 83% of models
This microphone supports a bidirectional pickup pattern. 16.6% of microphones support this pattern.
Mute function
yes
Mute function
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This microphone includes a mute function. 67.8% of microphones include this control.
Onboard gain control
yes
Onboard gain control
yes
â–² Better than 49% of models
This microphone includes onboard gain control. 50.8% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
1
Volume control levels
1
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This microphone offers volume output of 1 which is higher than that of 34.9% of microphones and equal to that of 49.5% of microphones.
Flat DSP mode
yes
Flat DSP mode
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This microphone supports a flat DSP mode. 25.1% of microphones offer this processing option.
DSP presets
3
DSP presets
3
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This microphone offers 3 DSP presets, which is more than 86.5% of microphones and equal to 5.2% of microphones.
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Phantom power required
no
Phantom power required
no
â–² Better than 10% of models
This microphone does not require phantom power. 90.5% of microphones also operate without phantom power.
Phantom power voltage
N/A
USB bus-powered
yes
USB bus-powered
yes
â–² Better than 14% of models
This microphone supports USB bus power. 85.9% of microphones support USB-powered operation.
Battery life
N/A
Height
130 mm
Height
130 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 130 mm tall, which is shorter than 90.3% of microphones and equal in height to 1% of microphones.
Width
95 mm
Width
95 mm
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 95 mm wide, which is wider than 82.1% of microphones and equal in width to 0.5% of microphones.
Thickness
50 mm
Thickness
50 mm
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 50 mm thick, which is thinner than 73.7% of microphones and equal in thickness to 7.9% of microphones.
Weight
270 g
Weight
270 g
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 270 g, which is lighter than 84.8% of microphones.
Body material
plastic
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Included accessories
cable; mount adapter; carrying case
Shock mount included
yes
Shock mount included
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This microphone includes a shock mount. 49.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Pop filter included
no
Pop filter included
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This microphone does not include a pop filter. 60.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
no
Windscreen included
no
â–¼ Worse than 32% of models
This microphone does not include a windscreen. 31.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Cable length
1.5 m
Cable length
1.5 m
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 1.5 m which is shorter than that of 82.5% of microphones and equal to that of 6.9% of microphones.
Android compatibility
no
Android compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Android. 66.3% of microphones are compatible with Android.
iOS compatibility
no
iOS compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This microphone is not compatible with iOS. 61.8% of microphones are compatible with iOS.
Windows compatibility
yes
Windows compatibility
yes
Category Benchmark
This microphone is compatible with Windows. 100% of microphones are compatible with Windows.
macOS compatibility
yes
macOS compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This microphone is compatible with macOS. 99.5% of microphones are compatible with macOS.
Xbox compatibility
no
Xbox compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Xbox. 1.5% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
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ASUS ROG Strix Magnus vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • 2 more polar patterns
    N. of polar patterns
    3
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This microphone has more polar patterns than the average microphone (3 vs 1). The average microphone offers 1 polar patterns.
    3 vs 1
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes mix control
    Mix control
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This microphone includes mix control, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports bidirectional pickup
    Bidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This microphone supports bidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • 3 more DSP presets
    DSP presets
    3
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This microphone has more DSP presets than the average microphone (3 vs 0). The average microphone offers 0 DSP presets.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports flat DSP mode
    Flat DSP mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This microphone supports a flat DSP mode, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes shock mount
    Shock mount included
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This microphone includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
  • 51.2% lighter
    Weight
    270 g
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is lighter than the average microphone (270 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    270 g vs 553 g
  • Includes mix control
    Mix control
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This microphone includes mix control, the average microphone does not.
  • 2 more polar patterns
    N. of polar patterns
    3
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This microphone has more polar patterns than the average microphone (3 vs 1). The average microphone offers 1 polar patterns.
    3 vs 1
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports bidirectional pickup
    Bidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This microphone supports bidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • 3 more DSP presets
    DSP presets
    3
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This microphone has more DSP presets than the average microphone (3 vs 0). The average microphone offers 0 DSP presets.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports flat DSP mode
    Flat DSP mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This microphone supports a flat DSP mode, the average microphone does not.
  • 51.2% lighter
    Weight
    270 g
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is lighter than the average microphone (270 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    270 g vs 553 g
  • 55 mm shorter body
    Height
    130 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (130 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    130 mm vs 185 mm
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
  • 6 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    50 mm
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (50 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    50 mm vs 56 mm
  • Includes shock mount
    Shock mount included
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This microphone includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 16.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    ASUS ROG Strix Magnus has a lower user score than the average microphone (6.87 vs 8.027).
    6.87 vs 8.03
  • 2.57x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Strix Magnus is more expensive than the average microphone (£180 vs £70).
    £180 vs £70
  • 3 older release date
    Release date
    2017
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2017 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    June 2017.
    2017 vs 2020
  • 0.5 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a shorter cable than the average microphone (1.5 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    1.5 m vs 2 m
  • 39 mm wider body
    Width
    95 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
    This microphone is wider than the average microphone (95 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a width of 56 mm.
    95 mm vs 56 mm
  • 16.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
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    the average microphone
    ASUS ROG Strix Magnus has a lower user score than the average microphone (6.87 vs 8.027).
    6.87 vs 8.03
  • 2.57x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Strix Magnus is more expensive than the average microphone (£180 vs £70).
    £180 vs £70
  • 3 older release date
    Release date
    2017
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2017 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    June 2017.
    2017 vs 2020
  • 39 mm wider body
    Width
    95 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
    This microphone is wider than the average microphone (95 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a width of 56 mm.
    95 mm vs 56 mm
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 0.5 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a shorter cable than the average microphone (1.5 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    1.5 m vs 2 m
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 81 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about ASUS ROG Strix Magnus

  • Compact form factor that fits easily in front of a keyboard without blocking the screen
  • Excellent build quality with a sturdy, lightweight design
  • High sound clarity in Cardioid and Stereo modes, suitable for streaming and podcasts
  • Convenient physical controls including a mute button and dedicated dials for mic sensitivity and headphone volume
  • Includes a high-quality hard-shell carrying case and a 5/8-inch stand adapter
  • Versatile connectivity featuring an auxiliary-in port and a built-in USB 2.0 hub
  • Aura Sync RGB lighting offers extensive customization for a gaming setup

What we don't like about ASUS ROG Strix Magnus

  • Included USB 3.0 cable is noted as being too short (1.5m) and excessively rigid
  • Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) mode often causes significant audio muffling or 'artificial' sound quality
  • RGB lighting is primarily positioned on the rear, making it hard for the user to see during use
  • Mute button indicator light is faint and difficult to see
  • Software for Aura RGB sync requires further refinement and lacks support for macOS
  • Lightweight build can make it unstable or incompatible with certain heavy-duty microphone arms

Verdict

The Asus ROG Strix Magnus is a compact USB condenser microphone specifically engineered for streamers, featuring three 14mm studio-grade condenser capsules that support a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz and a sensitivity of -35dB. Its main characteristics include three dedicated recording modes—Cardioid, Stereo, and Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC)—alongside customizable Aura RGB lighting, an integrated USB 2.0 hub, and an auxiliary port for external instruments. Key pros include its ultra-portable, space-saving design that is 50% smaller than many competitors, high-quality audio clarity in cardioid mode, and the inclusion of a premium hard-shell carrying case. However, some cons include a notably short and rigid 1.5m supplied cable, a significant reduction in vocal quality when using the ENC mode, and the peculiar placement of most RGB lighting on the rear of the device where it is less visible to the user.

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