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ASUS ROG Clavis USB-C Gaming DAC (ESS 9281 Quad DAC Amplifier, AI Noise-Canceling Mic, MQA Rendering, Aura Sync RGB, Compatible with PC, Mobile, PlayStation 5, and Switch)

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Features

  • PREMIUM AUDIO EXPERIENCE - The pocket-sized ROG Clavis USB digital-to-analog converter delivers a host of features to give any compatible headset a big upgrade. Its ESS 9281 QUAD DAC with a built-in amplifier and Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) rendering technology treats you to hi-fi-grade audio, while AI noise-canceling technology enhances headset microphones for crystal-clear voice communication.ROG Clavis is made out of aluminum and features ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting for a premium look. It includes a USB-C-to-3.5 mm jack and a bundled USB 2.0 adapter to ensure compatibility with most headphones and a host of devices.
  • ESS QUAD DAC - Featuring QUAD DAC technology to provide lossless audio processing. Each of its four DACs devotes processing power to a subset of the audible frequency range, across lows, mids, highs to ultra-highs. The four signals are then combined to produce clearer sound with an impressive 130 dB signal-to-noise ratio, and an integrated amplifier supports up to 300 ohms of impedance. Hear every detail and enjoy crisp, clear sound for a true-to-life audio experience with ROG Clavis.
  • 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. MQA rendering technology in ROG Clavis can connect to an MQA core signal including those from global streaming service apps such as TIDAL and complete the final "unfolding" of an MQA music file to provide incredible audio quality.
  • AI NOISE-CANCELLING TECH - ROG Clavis uses AI to enhance headset communication. It detects sounds and compares them to those received from your headset microphone, and processes them to reduce over 500 million types of background noise while preserving vocal harmonics. This ensures that your voice comes across loud and clear even in noisy environments.
  • HYPER-GROUNDING TECH - ROG-exclusive Hyper-Grounding technology utilizes a multi-layer PCB and a special layout design to prevent electromagnetic interference, resulting in pure, noise-free audio.

Description

The pocket-sized ROG Clavis USB digital-to-analog converter delivers a host of features to give any compatible headset a big upgrade. Its ESS 9281 QUAD DAC with a built-in amplifier and Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) rendering technology treats you to hi-fi-grade audio, while AI noise-canceling technology enhances headset microphones for crystal-clear voice communication. ROG Clavis is made out of aluminum and features ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting for a premium look. It includes a USB-C-to-3.5 mm jack and a bundled USB 2.0 adapter to ensure compatibility with most headphones and a host of devices. The ESS 9281 DAC features QUAD DAC technology to provide lossless audio processing. Each of its four DACs devotes processing power to a subset of the audible frequency range, across lows, mids, highs to ultra-highs. The four signals are then combined to produce clearer sound with an impressive 130 dB signal-to-noise ratio, and an integrated amplifier supports up to 300 ohms of impedance. Hear every detail and enjoy crisp, clear sound for a true-to-life audio experience with ROG Clavis. Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) is an award-winning audio technology that delivers studio-quality sound and reveals every detail of the original recording. MQA rendering technology in ROG Clavis can connect to an MQA core signal – including those from global streaming service apps such as TIDAL – and complete the final "unfolding" of an MQA music file to provide incredible audio quality. ROG-exclusive Hyper-Grounding technology utilizes a multi-layer PCB and a special layout design to prevent electromagnetic interference, resulting in pure, noise-free audio. ROG Clavis uses AI to enhance headset communication. It detects sounds and compares them to those received from your headset microphone, and processes them to reduce over 500 million types of background noise while preserving vocal harmonics. This ensures that your voice comes across loud and clear — even in noisy environments. ROG Clavis works with any 4-pole 3.5 mm headset that includes a microphone. For best results, pair your laptop with headphones featuring a unidirectional microphone.

Brand: ASUS


Mounting Type: Plug Mount


Interface Type: USB


Number of Channels: 4


Material: Aluminum


Mounting Type: Plug Mount


Interface: USB


Number of Channels: 4


Smart Home Compatibility: Not Smart Home Compatible


Material Type: Aluminum


Brand Name: ASUS


UPC: 192876958032


Compatible Devices: PC


Manufacturer: ASUS


Warranty Description: 1 Year Warranty


Global Trade Identification Number: 32, 35


Part Number: 90YH02N0-B2UA00


Model: 90YH02N0-B2UA00


Included Components: Clavis


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Item Weight: 0.15 Kilograms


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Great, simple low-cost portable DAC
I recently bought this and a couple new pairs of headphones to rediscover great audio quality both in music and games. I have many of the bluetooth sony/bose overear/bud offerings and I forgot what I was missing out on. I’ve used the Clavis for 8+ hours a day, everyday for the past couple weeks through both work and gaming. This thing is amazing imo and fits in my ‘mobile desktop’ setup. You need to go into windows sound settings and set the playback rate to 32bit. It works with discord fine and does a great job of noise filtering; Armory Crate is annoying but I had to set the Clavis up once and forget it. I swap between 2 pairs of headphones; KZ KS10 Pro in-ear monitors and the Corsair Virtuoso Pro headset when gaming/need a mic. I find that the Clavis can drive both of these headphones with very little power/volume. You can def blow out your ears if you allow windows volume to go to 100% with these types of headphones through the Clavis. From my pictures you can see I have a TRRS compatible in-line volume adjuster coiled around it to remain a single dongle. This allows me to bring windows volume to 100% and have hardware controlled volume for safety while still letting the mic pass through. Little fuss and great high quality product in my opinion. It’s small with a metal housing with a short braided USBC cable. Also comes with a USBA conversion/extension cable. A volume adjustment would have been welcome and I wouldn’t mind an increased size but I found a solution for it. I highly recommend this little headphone amp!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024 by CrispyFoo

  • DAMN, This DAC Delivered Clean Audio, Strong Power, and AI Noise‑Canceling Magic
I forgot to review this, but DAMN the ASUS ROG Clavis delivered beautifully in my all‑ASUS setup. The sound quality is clean, powerful, and detailed, and the ESS Quad DAC really brings out clarity you don’t get from regular onboard audio. The AI noise‑canceling is a game changer too background noise just disappears. If you’re running an ASUS ecosystem, this DAC completes the setup perfectly. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2026 by SeeCram

  • DOA After 3 Months
Suddenly stopped being recognized by both Windows and the (frustrating and required) Armoury Crate software after 3 months. Now completely non-functional and out of warranty. Avoid avoid avoid.
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023 by Patrick

  • Okay Mobile DAC
So I got this product used and I got mad when I first plugged it in and it was mostly blasting music from only the left side. I made sure the plug was all the way in I even switched from a standard 3 mm plug to a trrs plug and I got the same result. I even swapped it from my ROG 5 to my Moto 5g Ace to my pc to mylaptop. So I walked away and cooled off. After a long walk collecting my thoughts, I tried it again. It decided to work because it knew I had put in a request to amazon to send it back. It then started to work properly. So if your initially decides not to work, you know what to do. Tell it you will send it back where it came from and then put it in time out. Once it accepted me as its lord and master I began to use it. I bought this to use on my phone and PC and hoped it would also give me active noise cancellation. (it doesn't) But what it does provide is a powerful DAC that is hi-res certified, Output is loud for most headphones (except my cheap sony MDR on ear headphones) but my logitech on ear monitor and sony extra bass in ears are loud AF, also it has ASUS Aura sync too with my ROG 5. the inline mic button works on this to pause and skip. It also comes with a usb c to usb a cable. (the cable extender is plastic) I'm not sure what the audible difference is between the mobile and PC/NB mode are or if there is supposed to be a difference? But yeah the DAC sounds loud and great on most headphones when compared to the standard output of audio out. Update: it seems this DAC only works with sony music center on android 10 and android 11. When I use this unit to listen to music or media on other apps it still only plays music through the left channel. Returning. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2021 by jamz3243

  • Powerful DAC with great noise cancelation!
This little dac is great for the pc, laptop, cellphone etc. It works as a stand-alone dac or you can use a pc based software to really adjust the settings. It handles most of my headphones well, but I wouldn't recommend it for headphones with over 80ohns impedance as it doesn't have the power to really push them. With others that are 80 ohm and under like the 32ohm that most headphones are the Clavis really comes to life. Great tuning is easy in armory create and these support 32 bit 384khz flac lossless audio. This combined with a great audio source code like Amazon HD music creates an amazing listening experience! As an added bonus the AI noise cancelation works wonderfully, easily muting the door bell and subsequent barking dog from my calls and video chats. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2022 by Jon T.

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