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Light it up with superior sound

The groundbreaking ROG Delta S Animate features amazing programmable AniMe Matrix™ displays on the ear cups, a hi-fi-grade ESS 9281 Quad DAC™ with MQA support for impeccable audio and an ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Microphone for clear communication. At only 310 grams, it also ensures comfort with fast-cooling ROG Hybrid ear cushions, and USB-C® and USB-A connectors bring multi-platform compatibility.

Customizable
AniMe Matrix™ Displays
Soundwave
Light Effects

Customizable AniMe Matrix™ Displays

Cutting-edge AniMe Matrix™ displays on each ear cup feature mini-LEDs that can be programmed to show off your style with custom lighting designs, unique animations and live audio visualizations.

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ROG Inscription
ROG Eye
ROG Eye
K.O.
K.O.
Halloween
Halloween
Space
Space
Customizable AniMe Matrix™ Displays

Soundwave Light Effects

Exclusive Soundwave light effects make lights flash in sync with the sound of your voice. You can activate the effects via the control switch on the ear cup, and you can choose your favorite colors via Armoury Crate software.

Soundwave Light Effects

High-Resolution ESS 9281 Quad DAC™

The ESS 9281 Quad DAC™ contains four digital-to-analog converters (DAC) that provide lossless audio processing. There's a DAC for each frequency band — low, mid, high and ultra-high — for clearer sound, and an unparalleled 130 dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). With ROG Delta S Animate, you can hear every detail and enjoy crisp, clear sound for a true-to-life audio experience.

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High-Resolution ESS 9281 Quad-DAC

Built-In MQA Renderer

Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) is an award-winning audio technology that delivers studio-quality sound and reveals every detail of the original recording. The ROG Delta S Animate headset can connect to an MQA core signal, which is used by global streaming service apps such as TIDAL, to complete the final 'unfold' of an MQA music file and provide incredible audio quality.

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Learn more about MQA
High SNR
Essence
Drives
Hyper-Grounding
Tech

High SNR in FPS Games

A high signal-to-noise ratio is critical for gaming headsets, especially in FPS games. A higher SNR allows you to precisely pinpoint the origin of enemy footsteps, or hone in on the location of gunfire or explosions on the battlefield. With its ESS 9281 Quad DAC™ design, ROG Delta S Animate is capable of achieving an unprecedented 130 dB SNR, unrivaled by single DAC headsets.

High SNR

Crystal-Clear Highs and Punchy Bass

The exclusive ASUS Essence drivers are mounted in airtight chambers for clearer, richer audio. These high-resolution drivers feature a wide frequency response of 20–40 kHz to provide incredibly strong bass and optimized gaming audio, so you'll hear every detail while enjoying an all-around immersive acoustic experience.

Crystal-clear Highs and Punchy Bass
Crystal-clear Highs and Punchy Bass

Exclusive Hyper-Grounding Technology

Exclusive ROG Hyper-Grounding technology uses a multi-layer printed circuit board and a special layout to prevent electromagnetic interference, ensuring that all you hear is pure, noise-free audio.

Exclusive Hyper-Grounding Technology
AI Noise-Canceling
Microphone
Certifiably Clear
Communication

ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Microphone

The ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Microphone (AI Mic) has a dedicated processor that’s designed to reduce over 500 million types of background noise while preserving vocal harmonics for crystal-clear in-game voice communication. Common background noises such as chatter, keyboard clatter and mouse clicks are reduced by up to 95%. Learn more about AI Mic

Hear the difference

AI Mic off

AI Mic on

Certifiably Clear Communication

The AI Mic is unidirectional, detachable and certified by both Discord and TeamSpeak. An indicator light on the tip of the boom flashes red when the microphone is muted, so you can quickly check its status.

Discord teamspeak
Certifiably Clear Communication

Multi-Platform Compatibility

The USB-C® connector and included USB-C® to USB-A adapter cable* provide compatibility with PCs, Macs, PlayStation® 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch™ and mobile devices.

*Included USB-C® to USB-A adapter cable enables connection with PlayStation® 4 and 5 and Nintendo Switch™

Multiplatform Compatibility
Multiplatform Compatibility
Crafted for
Comfort
Two Types of
Fit and Feel

Crafted for Comfort

ROG Delta S Animate is exceptionally lightweight at only 310 grams. Ergonomic D-shaped ear cups closely match the shape of your ears to reduce unnecessary contact areas by up to 20%, and a sloped design provides better comfort and also helps improve sound quality by channeling audio directly into the ear canal, tilting the drivers at a 12° angle.

Crafted for Comfort

Two Types of Fit and Feel

Two ear cushion options:

ROG Hybrid ear cushions
ROG Hybrid Ear Cushions

Made of protein leather and fabric mesh, they are perfect for long gaming sessions, offering a contoured fit, with material that is thick but breathable.

Fast-cooling protein leather ear cushions
Fast-Cooling Protein Leather Ear Cushions

The cushions are made of 100% protein leather and fast-cooling memory foam to give unbeatable comfort with thinner and softer material.

Tuning and Customization Made Easy

Instant Control
at Fingertips
Armoury Crate
Instant Control at Your Fingertips Instant Control at Your Fingertips

Instant Control at Your Fingertips

Intuitive control buttons on the ear cup let you instantly control volume, mute the microphone or adjust AniMe Matrix™ lighting during gameplay.

Top : Soundwave light mode on
Middle : AniMe Matrix™ light on
Bottom : AniMe Matrix™ light off

Scroll up or down to increase or decrease volume

Push to mute or unmute microphone

Armoury Crate

Armoury Crate software offers extensive controls and an intuitive UI, so you can easily adjust the audio profile and lighting effects.

*Virtual surround sound is only available on compatible devices or via Armoury Crate software.

Armoury Crate
  ROG Delta S ROG Delta S Animate ROG Delta S ROG Delta S ROG Delta ROG Delta ROG Delta Origin ROG Delta Origin ROG Delta Core ROG Delta Core
Connectivity USB-C®
USB-A*		 USB-C®
USB-A*		 USB-C®
USB-A*		 USB-C® 3.5mm
Headphone amplifier Hi-fi ESS 9281 Quad DAC™ Hi-fi ESS 9281 Quad DAC™ Hi-fi ESS 9218 Quad DAC™ - -
ASUS Essence drivers V V V V V
MQA Renderer technology V V - - -
Lighting Customizable AniMe
Matrix™displays,
Soundwave mode		 Multi-color circular
RGB lighting,
Soundwave mode		 Multi-color circular
RGB lighting		 Red lighting -
Microphone Analog (AI-powered) Analog (AI-powered) Analog Analog Analog
Microphone indicator V V V V -
Ear cushion texture 100% fast-cooling protein leather

ROG Hybrid, featuring fast-
cooling protein leather
and fabric mesh		 100% fast-cooling protein leather

ROG Hybrid, featuring fast-cooling protein leather
and fabric mesh		 100% protein leather

ROG Hybrid, featuring fast-
cooling protein leather
and fabric mesh		 100% protein leather

ROG Hybrid, featuring fast-
cooling protein leather
and fabric mesh		 100% protein leather

ROG Hybrid, featuring fast-
cooling protein leather
and fabric mesh
Instant control Volume adjustment
Mic mute
Light on/off/Soundwave mode		 Volume adjustment
Mic mute
RGB on/off/Soundwave mode		 Volume adjustment
Mic mute
RGB on/off		 Volume adjustment
Mic mute
Red lighting on/off		 Volume adjustment
Mic mute

*via supplied adapter cable

9/10

The ASUS ROG Delta S Animate conceals some serious audio prowess that can compete with the best gaming headsets in the market. It has a great design, RGB lights, superb sound via its Quad DAC, and even an MQA renderer.

Recommendation

Modern, good sounding and comfortable gaming headset!

Good

A very good headset with a new design

Recommended

With the Delta S Animate, ASUS takes a great headset and, thanks to the LED matrix, makes it an extra striking version.

80%

When music comes into play, the Delta S Animate convinces like a king.

9.0 Overall Rating

The ROG Delta S Animate offers a unique design that incorporates the AniMe Matrix from the G14 for a head-turning look. It’s built well, is comfortable to use even for long session, and sounds great for both gaming and music. On the software side, you get plenty of options to tailor-fit the headphones to your preferred sound and aesthetics.

5/5 Overall Rating

Great audio gear with great Mic noise cancelation.

HungryGeeks 100% Approved

An ultimately great product weighed down by its appalling price tag. The ASUS ROG Delta S Animate offers exceptional noise cancellation, decent sound quality, and shiny lights. But all of those good qualities are behind a paywall that most wouldn't dare scale.

4/5 Overall Ratings

An ultimately great product weighed down by its appalling price tag. The ASUS ROG Delta S Animate offers exceptional noise cancellation, decent sound quality, and shiny lights. But all of those good qualities are behind a paywall that most wouldn't dare scale.

優質設計

如果你還在猶豫，現在再加上AniMe Matrix，能夠自定義燈效讓你打造獨一無二的電競環境，這樣還需要猶豫什麼嗎？

I.T.至專 電競耳機大獎

Players can quickly hear the details of the surrounding environment through their ears, making it an overall high-end gaming headset that combines playability and performance.

PCM Editor's Choice

Customizable AniMe Matrix™ displays and spacing appear to be stereoscopic

Best Performance

This headphone sound style is outstanding in the mid-range, While we playing games we can hear the foot step clearly, At the same time the sound of gunfire and explosions also give you very good impact. In terms of listening to music and general use, it can do well. because there is already a distinctive mid tone The overall sound composition is well done.

Best Innovation

This headphone sound style is outstanding in the mid-range, While we playing games we can hear the foot step clearly, At the same time the sound of gunfire and explosions also give you very good impact. In terms of listening to music and general use, it can do well. because there is already a distinctive mid tone The overall sound composition is well done.

Game Experience Award

With these ROG Delta S Animate, ASUS stops just short of the fateful double-digit mark - where, at the asking price, the absence of Bluetooth support is hardly a cardinal sin, but do you want to walk around with a headset like this, on your head, without the hassle of wires? Slightly absurd demands aside, it's hard not to fall in love with a headset that seems as crazy when you look at it as it is perfectionist and performance-conscious when it's time to be heard.

Design

I liked this headset because it can be used on many devices, it can give game sounds very well, its microphone is successful and it is also successful in terms of music performance.

DD´s Recommended

It's simply the best sounding USB headset with its own integrated sound card on the market. I honestly like the AniMe Matrix system much better than the RGB. As a headset it is very comfortable and well made, newly pleasing with its lower weight. The only negative I see is the really high price.

8/10 - Excellent

It is a worthy successor to the original model, which once again reigns supreme in the field of appearance and sound quality, which is not limited to the gaming industry. Add to that a wealth of customization options and you have a truly versatile headset that will never let you down.

I mean, there is just so much potential when it comes to the customizations!

Great audio gear with great Mic noise cancelation.

Highly recommended.

ゲーム歴20年の実況者がNG無しで質問に答えます！【ROG Delta S Animate】

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ROG Delta S Animate are customisable headphones, I find them super soft and comfortable. The LED lights are crazy, I find them very beautiful! You can hear very well

I liked this headset because it can be used on many devices, it can give game sounds very well, its microphone is successful and it is also successful in terms of music performance.

You can change effects such as animations or gifs through the software.

Simply amazing!

Whether in the audio player, whether watching a blockbuster, whether in the game Monster Hunter Rise, the ASUS ROG Delta S Animate headset will take you by the skin and transport you to the land of escapism.

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TechEDT

The ASUS ROG Delta S Animate conceals some serious audio prowess that can compete with the best gaming headsets in the market. It has a great design, RGB lights, superb sound via its Quad DAC, and even an MQA renderer.

gamezoom.net

Modern, good sounding and comfortable gaming headset!

Gameblog.fr

A very good headset with a new design

Techgaming.nl

When music comes into play, the Delta S Animate convinces like a king.

Techtesters.eu

With the Delta S Animate, ASUS takes a great headset and, thanks to the LED matrix, makes it an extra striking version.

Gadget Pilipinas

The ROG Delta S Animate offers a unique design that incorporates the AniMe Matrix from the G14 for a head-turning look. It’s built well, is comfortable to use even for long session, and sounds great for both gaming and music. On the software side, you get plenty of options to tailor-fit the headphones to your preferred sound and aesthetics.

HungryGeeks.ph

An ultimately great product weighed down by its appalling price tag. The ASUS ROG Delta S Animate offers exceptional noise cancellation, decent sound quality, and shiny lights. But all of those good qualities are behind a paywall that most wouldn't dare scale.

XFastest

這次新款 ROG Delta S Animate 基於原本的 ROG Delta S 做造型上的升級，用上了 AniMe Matrix 顯示器確實讓燈效更加豐富，也讓原本太過於電競感外觀，變得更像是潮流配件。

癮科技

ROG Delta S Animate 著重能長時間的耐聽，預設風格適度降低高、低頻的不舒適感，使長時間使用也不易疲倦，但就維持遊戲中各種物件發出的聲響細節，同時輔以優異的收音品質，使玩家身處居家環境也能與對方清晰溝通。

PC DIY!

如果你還在猶豫，現在再加上AniMe Matrix，能夠自定義燈效讓你打造獨一無二的電競環境，這樣還需要猶豫什麼嗎？

Mobile01

AniMe Matrix 矩陣光效設計，也是目前在市面上一片 RGB 光效產品中更為搶眼的存在，雖然說目前僅有單一白光設定，但是多樣化、可自訂的調整內容，讓玩家更能夠彰顯自己的獨特性格，如果搭配同樣具有 AniMe Matrix 功能的 ROG 筆電，真的是想低調都不行的組合。

unikoshardware

ROG Delta S Animate 電競耳機承襲上一代 ROG Delta S 的優點，在遊戲方面表現不俗。FPS 第一人稱射擊遊戲中，表現相當有水準，掌握遊戲中步調，讓你高人一等；AI 降噪麥克風，讓你在遊戲中與隊友語音交談相當清晰，大家可以更清楚地聽到你的聲音。新加入的 AniMe Matrix 顯示器讓耳機兩側都能展現個性化效果，自訂你想要的文字也很有趣，是一款很有個性外觀的電競耳機。

電腦DIY

50mm 的單體要 Run 比較久才會「鬆」開來，因此先用低頻動態比較大的歌曲來驅動它。大約 10 多小時候可以明顯發現聲音越來越好聽了！低頻不在卡卡，高頻也能較為延伸上去。

PC Market

Customizable AniMe Matrix™ displays and spacing appear to be stereoscopic

pcmarket.com

Players can quickly hear the details of the surrounding environment through their ears, making it an overall high-end gaming headset that combines playability and performance.

PHILE WEB

ガチの音響設計、動くドットで個性バツグン！「ROG Delta S Animate」の完成度がかなり高い

ITmedia PC USER

ノイキャン＋ハイレゾ対応DACを搭載！　光るヘッドセット「ROG Delta S Animate」でGWを乗り切る

www.vmodtech.com

This headphone sound style is outstanding in the mid-range, While we playing games we can hear the foot step clearly, At the same time the sound of gunfire and explosions also give you very good impact. In terms of listening to music and general use, it can do well. because there is already a distinctive mid tone The overall sound composition is well done.

Techprincess.it

They're great to look at, light to wear and a pleasure to listen to. The ASUS ROG DELTA S Animate gaming headset is one of the best headsets we've come across. In addition to a great, bright design that we greatly appreciated, the audio quality left us really impressed.

Nexthardware.com

The ROG Delta S Animate strongly reaffirms the goodness of this series, characterised by excellent audio quality and an above-average level of ergonomics. The new model, as well as the entire Delta range, features a modern and attractive design with a frame made of excellent materials that offer remarkable comfort even after several hours of use.

game-experience.it

With these ROG Delta S Animate, ASUS stops just short of the fateful double-digit mark - where, at the asking price, the absence of Bluetooth support is hardly a cardinal sin, but do you want to walk around with a headset like this, on your head, without the hassle of wires? Slightly absurd demands aside, it's hard not to fall in love with a headset that seems as crazy when you look at it as it is perfectionist and performance-conscious when it's time to be heard.

HARDWARE PLUS

I liked this headset because it can be used on many devices, it can give game sounds very well, its microphone is successful and it is also successful in terms of music performance.

Root Nation

Whether in the audio player, whether watching a blockbuster, whether in the game Monster Hunter Rise, the ASUS ROG Delta S Animate headset will take you by the skin and transport you to the land of escapism.

Funduk.ua

But this is a dream headset in all respects, with such an original feature that you will not find in any other headphones. And with such high-quality sound, both in games and in music, that there is simply nothing to complain about. This is truly an ideal and confident contender for the title of "Best Headset of 2021".

www.doupe.cz

It is a worthy successor to the original model, which once again reigns supreme in the field of appearance and sound quality, which is not limited to the gaming industry. Add to that a wealth of customization options and you have a truly versatile headset that will never let you down.

www.ddworld.cz

It's simply the best sounding USB headset with its own integrated sound card on the market. I honestly like the AniMe Matrix system much better than the RGB. As a headset it is very comfortable and well made, newly pleasing with its lower weight. The only negative I see is the really high price.

www.kursors.lv

I think the microphone is one of the ROG Delta S Animate’s key advantages because it performs just great.