I cannot give an accurate rating for this soundcard due to it not having a suitable driver usable with Windows 11. I just recently updated my computer OS to Windows 11 and unable to get the full quality that I know this soundcard will give me. I will give a complete review once a suitable driver is received. Windows 10 drivers for this soundcard will not work with Windows 11....DEW
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting https://www.asus.com
6 months after Win 11 release and still no drivers
on April 14, 2022
Posted by: SkottieG
Verified Purchase:Yes
Asus Xonar AE is a multi-channel audio card that's great for gaming or hi-fi audio IF you're not using Windows 11. Sadly, Asus has been dragging their feet on releasing up to date drivers and keep delaying Win11 drivers, making the card I purchased a few months ago worthless. It can't be used at all under Win 11. Might as well skip it and give a more proactive company your money. The latest ASUS promise for updated drivers is still a month away, and that's just the 1st gen which may or may not be fully functional. :-(
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting https://www.asus.com
You can really hear the difference in sound quality from the stock motherboard sound, it is not just the numbers game of 110 dB SNR. It is a definite improvement and I am not a purest, but I do like better sound.
Written by a customer while visiting https://www.asus.com