Blue Yeti X vs HyperX QuadCast S
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Higher catalog score: Blue Yeti X (Trust Score 9.4 vs 9.0)
9.4
Excellent
Best Overall
Pros
- +Four selectable polar patterns
- +Four pickup pattern options
- +Four selectable pickup patterns
- +Four selectable pickup patterns
- +Four selectable pickup patterns
Cons
- −Heavy and large on desk
- −Heavy and requires a sturdy arm
- −Picks up keyboard and background noise
- −Large and heavy on desk
- −Large and heavy on desk
Don't buy if
- ⚠ The cardioid pattern is very sensitive and will pick up keyboard clicks, mouse sounds, and room echo.
- ⚠ The heavy weight requires a boom arm rated for at least 2 lbs as budget arms will sag under its weight.
- ⚠ Condenser microphones pick up everything — use a boom arm to position it close to your mouth and away from your keyboard.
9.0
Excellent
Best Value
Pros
- +Stunning RGB lighting effects
- +Built-in shock mount and pop filter
- +Tap-to-mute is instant and intuitive
- +Stunning RGB lighting effects
- +Stunning RGB lighting effects
Cons
- −RGB may be distracting
- −RGB may be distracting on camera
- −RGB may be distracting for some
- −RGB may be distracting on camera
- −RGB may be distracting on camera
Don't buy if
- ⚠ The tap-to-mute sensor is extremely sensitive and can accidentally mute the mic from nearby desk vibrations.
- ⚠ The RGB lighting can create unwanted reflections on eyeglasses and screens during video recording.
- ⚠ The gain knob is located on the bottom of the mic — adjust it before mounting on a boom arm, as it is difficult to reach once mounted.