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product_id: 310683780
title: "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)"
brand: "asus"
price: "HK$1367"
currency: HKD
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reviews_count: 7
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# Aura Sync RGB lighting for style ESS 9281 QUAD DAC for ultra-clear sound AI noise-canceling mic tech 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)

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** HK$1367
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Elevate your game audio — hear every detail, speak with crystal clarity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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) by asus
- **How much does it cost?** HK$1367 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/310683780-rog-clavis-usb-c-gaming-dac-ess-9281-quad-dac)

## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Quad DAC Powerhouse:** Four DACs split audio frequencies for pristine, lossless sound with 130 dB SNR.
- • **Sleek & Durable Design:** Premium aluminum build with customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting to match your setup.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with PC, Mobile, PlayStation 5, and Switch via USB-C and bundled adapters.
- • **AI-Powered Voice Clarity:** Over 500 million noise types filtered to keep your voice crystal clear in any environment.
- • **Studio-Quality MQA Rendering:** Unlock true hi-fi sound from streaming services like TIDAL with award-winning MQA tech.

## Overview

The ASUS ROG Clavis is a compact USB-C DAC amplifier featuring the ESS 9281 QUAD DAC for lossless hi-fi audio, AI noise-canceling microphone technology for ultra-clear communication, and MQA rendering for studio-quality sound. Its premium aluminum chassis with Aura Sync RGB lighting ensures a stylish look, while broad compatibility spans PC, mobile devices, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Designed for gamers and audiophiles seeking immersive sound and flawless voice clarity in a pocket-sized form.

## 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.

## 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | ASUS |
| Item model number | 90YH02N0-B2UA00 |
| Hardware Platform | Playstation 5 |
| Item Weight | 0.035 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 3.15 x 1.18 x 0.59 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 3.15 x 1.18 x 0.59 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Number of Processors | 2 |
| Voltage | 1 Volts |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Language | English, English, English, English, English |
| ASIN | B082GWQ77M |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | March 25, 2021 |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Devices:** PC
- **Connector Type:** USB Type C
- **Color:** Black
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 3.15 x 1.18 x 0.59 inches
- **Brand:** ASUS

## Images

![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) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EzFQ243hL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this work with headsets that use a Bluetooth usb?**
A: This doesn't do anything with bluetooth - it is a fantastic DAC, but headphones are going to need to be wired.

**Q: Does this noise cancel on listening audio or just when you speak?**
A: Just for speaking, it's amazing noise cancelling.

**Q: does this do active noise cancellation for just recording/meetings or will it also noise cancel while I hear music from like youtube?**
A: It is only for the microphone, it will block vacuums and chip bags. It is pretty amazing.

**Q: Does it respect the volume control of your computer? Does it turn the volume to max when you start your PC?**
A: Mine does with windows 11, stays on the last volume set.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, simple low-cost portable DAC
*by C***O on May 3, 2024*

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!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful DAC with great noise cancelation!
*by J***. on February 21, 2022*

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.

### ⭐ Keeps bricking after updating firmware
*by A***R on May 3, 2023*

I've bought 4 of these things and each one bricks after the latest firmware update. I've tried different computers and cables for each one. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. It sucks because this is the only way to get an ESS Sabre 9281 Quad DAC. All the other DAC companies just spend all their money on guerilla marketing.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-04*