ASUS ROG Strix Fusion Wireless, 500 and 700 Head-to-Head!

ASUS are known for their high-end PC components and peripherals, and today we are looking at three separate models from their ASUS ROG Strix Fusion headset range. Three different connection types are available here with a vast range of features, including: touch controls, adjustable RGB zones, PC and phone software support -even the ability to receive phone calls with a single touch. How do these headsets stack up against many other options on the market today?

ASUS ROG STRIX FUSION WIRELESS

Specifications

• 2.4GHz via USB dongle, included
• 20m coverage
• plug and play
• Compatible with PC & PS4
• Touch controls on left side
• Microphone specs:
• 50 -10,000Hz frequency response
• Sensitivity of -39db to 3db
• 50mm driver diameter
• ASUS Essence drivers
• Frequency response 20 -20,000 Hz
• Impedance 32 Ohms
• Armoury II software

You can find the ASUS ROG STRIX FUSION Wireless on sale at Overclockers UK for £139.99 HERE.

Pros:

• Comfortable.
• Understated but modern design with no RGB (which means better battery life).
• Matte finish, not a fingerprint magnet.
• Plug and play wireless dongle.
• Microphone sounds clear and stores away nicely.
• Extensive software customisation.
• Good battery life.

Cons:

• Touch controls are not very responsive.
• Expensive pro-sumer price range.

 

ASUS ROG STRIX FUSION 500

Specifications

• Adjustable RGB zones
• USB 2.0 wired
• Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4, Switch
• Touch controls on left side
• Microphone specs:
• 50 -10,000Hz frequency response
• Sensitivity of -39db to 3db
• Features virtual 7.1 surround sound
• Developed with Bongiovi acoustics
• 50mm driver diameter
• ASUS Essence drivers
• Frequency response 20 -20,000 Hz
• Impedance 32 Ohms
• Armoury II software

You can find the ASUS ROG STRIX FUSION 500 on sale at Overclockers UK for 154.99 HERE.

Pros:

• Comfortable.
• Plug and play wired design.
• Microphone sounds clear and stores away nicely.
• RGB customisation.
• Extensive software customisation.

Cons:

• Touch controls are not very responsive, especially with gloss finish.
• Expensive pro-sumer price range.
• Gloss finish is a fingerprint/dust magnet.

 

ASUS ROG STRIX FUSION 700

Specifications

• Flagship Fusion 700
• USB 2.0 wired
• Bluetooth 4.2
• Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4, Switch
• Also works with mobile devices via Bluetooth
• Touch controls on left side
• Microphone specs:
• 50 -10,000Hz frequency response
• Sensitivity of -39db to 3db
• Features virtual 7.1 surround sound
• Developed with Bongiovi acoustics
• 50mm driver diameter
• ASUS Essence drivers
• Frequency response 20 -20,000 Hz
• Impedance 32 Ohms
• Armoury II software

You can find the ASUS ROG STRIX FUSION 700 on sale at Overclockers UK for £179.99 HERE.

Pros:

• Comfortable
• Multi-connection types is the key feature here (use wired to your PC and wireless to your phone at the same time).
• Microphone sounds clear and stores away nicely.
• Good battery life.
• RGB zones controlled via phone app or PC software.
• Extensive software customisation.

Cons:

• Touch controls are not very responsive, especially with gloss finish.
• Gloss finish is a dust/fingerprint magnet.
• Expensive pro-sumer price range.

KitGuru says: With several options on offer, the range of ASUS ROG Strix Fusion headsets has something for everybody. The Wireless model was our favourite and will appeal to those who don't want RGB, but the Fusion 700's multi-connection functionality is also very useful.

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