ASUS ROG Pelta CoreBlack
Asus · Released September 18, 2026

ROG Pelta Core

A light, wired USB headset that plugs into almost anything.

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Buying call

The ROG Pelta Core is a wired USB headset with 50mm titanium-plated drivers, a 10mm boom mic, Aura Sync RGB and a 300g build. A USB-C cable with a USB-A adapter covers PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch and phones. It's straightforward: no ANC, no mic noise cancellation, and no wireless.

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Key specs
Connection
Wired
Driver size
0.2 in (5 mm)
Controls
Buttons, Rotary
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Headset
Audio
Type
Headphones
Wear
Over-ear
Bluetooth
no
Driver
5 mm
Impedance
32 Ω
Body
Weight
10.6 oz (300 g)
Colors
Black
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

AudioHeadphones · Over-earBT no
Weight10.6 oz (300 g)
52 attributes · See all specifications
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The ROG Pelta Core is a wired USB headset with 50mm titanium-plated drivers, a 10mm boom mic, Aura Sync RGB and a 300g build. A USB-C cable with a USB-A adapter covers PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch and phones. It's straightforward: no ANC, no mic noise cancellation, and no wireless.

Best for

Players who want a light, plug-and-play wired headset

Not for

Anyone who wants wireless or a noise-cancelling mic

Main strength50mm titanium-plated drivers
Main weaknessNo ANC or mic noise cancellation
Reasons to buy
50mm titanium-plated drivers
USB-C with USB-A adapter for wide compatibility
Aura Sync RGB
Light 300g build
Reasons to avoid
No ANC or mic noise cancellation
Wired only
Basic feature set
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Product data

Full specifications

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Sound

Driver type
5 cm
Driver size
0.2 in (5 mm)
Frequency response
20 - 20000 Hz
Freq. min
20
Freq. max
20000
Impedance
32 Ω
Magnet
Titanium

Battery

Charging port
No

Connectivity

Connection
Wired
USB audio
✓

Microphone

Microphone
Boom
Detachable mic
✓
Mic pattern
Unidirectional
Mic sensitivity
-40 dB
Mic frequency
100 - 14000 Hz

Controls & Software

Controls
Buttons, Rotary
Compatibility
- PCn- MACn- PlayStation® 4n- PlayStation® 5n- Nintendo Switchn- iPadn- iOSn- Android

Comfort & Build

Foldable
✕
Colors
  • Black
Cable length
1.8 m
Cables included
USB Type-A to USB Type-C

Launch

Released
September 18, 2026
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