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ASUS Xonar AE

Name: ASUS Xonar AE
Brand: ASUS
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

ASUS

$69.00 – $89.00

PCIe sound card with a 110 dB SNR ESS Sabre Hi-Fi DAC and a dedicated headphone amplifier supporting 600-ohm headphones. Sonic Studio III software provides customizable audio profiles for gaming and music.

9.2

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.2

User Sentiment

9.1

Value Score

8.2

Complaint Risk

8.8

Freshness

8.1

Community

8.1

Availability

9.2

Pros

Drives high-impedance headphones
110 dB SNR
7.1 surround sound

Cons

Limited input options
Driver updates are infrequent

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ASUS driver updates for Xonar cards are infrequent; community-developed UNi Xonar drivers may provide better compatibility.

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