ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova vs Sony INZONE Buds
ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova (#2) vs Sony INZONE Buds (#3): in our Earbuds for Gaming scoring the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova totals 9/10 and the Sony INZONE Buds 8.9/10. At $117.04 versus $158, the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova costs $40.96 less.
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Side by side
| ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova | Sony INZONE Buds | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $117.04 | $158 |
| Latency | ~30ms (SpeedNova 2.4GHz) | <30ms |
| Audio Quality | 24-bit/96kHz (Hi-Res certified) | — |
| Battery | 11h / 46h total | 12 hours (industry-leading) |
| Platforms | PC, PS5, Switch, Mobile | PC, PS5, Switch, Mobile (limited) |
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth LE Audio + USB-C dongle |
How they differ in real use
Built from our earbuds gaming scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova and the Sony INZONE Buds made our Top 5 Earbuds for Gaming, at #2 and #3. Best microphone quality with boom mic option, plus hi-res audio support for the best-sounding gaming earbuds. Industry-leading 12-hour battery and exceptional 360 Spatial Sound—best for marathon gaming sessions.
We score earbuds for gaming on Latency (35%), Positional Audio (25%), Microphone Quality (20%), Platform Support (10%) and Battery Life (10%). On that basis the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova totals 9 out of 10 and the Sony INZONE Buds 8.9. The widest gap is Microphone Quality, where the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova scores 9.5 against 7.9 for the Sony INZONE Buds — voice clarity for team chat. Battery Life also separates them: 9.8 for the Sony INZONE Buds versus 8.5 for the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova. The Sony INZONE Buds claws back ground on Latency and Positional Audio.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Latency — ~30ms (SpeedNova 2.4GHz) on the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova versus <30ms on the Sony INZONE Buds; Battery — 11h / 46h total on the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova versus 12 hours (industry-leading) on the Sony INZONE Buds; Platforms — PC, PS5, Switch, Mobile on the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova versus PC, PS5, Switch, Mobile (limited) on the Sony INZONE Buds.
Pricing as of August 12, 2026: $117.04 for the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova and $158 for the Sony INZONE Buds, a $40.96 difference in the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova's favor. Owners praise the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova for ~30ms latency (SpeedNova 2.4GHz) and 24-bit/96kHz Hi-Res certified; the most common complaint is no Xbox support. Owners praise the Sony INZONE Buds for <30ms latency (measured) and 12h battery (industry-leading); the most common complaint is only Bluetooth LE Audio (limited mobile compatibility).
ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova
- ~30ms latency (SpeedNova 2.4GHz)
- 24-bit/96kHz Hi-Res certified
- Bone-conduction microphone
- Dirac Opteo spatial sound
- No Xbox support
- Expensive at $249
- RGB drains battery
Sony INZONE Buds
- <30ms latency (measured)
- 12h battery (industry-leading)
- 8.4mm Dynamic Driver X
- Personalized 360 spatial sound
- Only Bluetooth LE Audio (limited mobile compatibility)
- No standard Bluetooth
- PS5-focused
Which should you buy?
The ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova is the better fit for team communication priority and hi-res audio gamers — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Microphone Quality and Platform Support. The Sony INZONE Buds is the better fit for marathon gaming sessions and PS5 players, and the stronger choice if Battery Life and Latency matter more to you than the overall score. Since the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova is both the higher scorer and $40.96 cheaper, the Sony INZONE Buds only makes sense for marathon gaming sessions. The ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova is a poor fit for xbox users; the Sony INZONE Buds is a poor fit for mobile gamers.
Choose the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova if
- Team communication priority
- Hi-res audio gamers
- PC/PS5 players
Skip it if
- Xbox users
- Budget gamers
Choose the Sony INZONE Buds if
- Marathon gaming sessions
- PS5 players
- Those wanting lowest latency
Skip it if
- Mobile gamers
- Those needing standard Bluetooth
Common questions
Is the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova better than the Sony INZONE Buds?
In our Earbuds for Gaming ranking the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova scores higher overall, 9 to 8.9, with the biggest advantage in Microphone Quality. The Sony INZONE Buds is stronger on Battery Life and Latency, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the Sony INZONE Buds cost than the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova?
$40.96 more as of August 12, 2026: $158 for the Sony INZONE Buds against $117.04 for the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova and the Sony INZONE Buds?
The headline spec difference is Latency: ~30ms (SpeedNova 2.4GHz) on the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova versus <30ms on the Sony INZONE Buds. In use, the gap that matters most is Microphone Quality (9.5 vs 7.9 in our scoring): voice clarity for team chat.