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Experts recommend Behringer X32 Producer more than Behringer XR18

As of 6 May 2024, experts prefer Behringer X32 Producer over Behringer XR18, but both Audio Mixers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Behringer X32 Producer received 2 recommendations: from Music Radar (29 Feb 2024) and filmlifestyle.com. By contrast, Behringer XR18 received only 1 recommendation from BestCovery (6 Mar 2024).

Rank Change Price Audio Mixer
stilt.com
Music Critic
Podcast Insights
Vlog Tribe
Spy
Music Radar
BestReviews
American Songwriter
BestCovery
filmlifestyle.com
17
New * $2099
Behringer X32 Producer
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10
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4
54
N/A $739
Behringer XR18
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7
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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • On 29 Feb 2024 Music Radar ranked Behringer X32 Producer as #10
    Rank Audio Mixer Comment
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    #10 out of 10 Behringer X32 Producer
    Supreme power and value from this digital mixer
  • filmlifestyle.com ranked Behringer X32 Producer as #4
    Rank Audio Mixer
    ... ...
    #4 out of 9 Behringer X32 Producer
    ... ...
  • On 6 Mar 2024 BestCovery ranked Behringer XR18 as #7
    Rank Audio Mixer Comment
    ... ... ...
    #7 out of 17 Behringer XR18
    Best Digital Mixer
    ... ... ...

After counting and adding up the 95 expert endorsements of the May rankings, Behringer X32 Producer outranks Behringer XR18. This is not to say that Behringer XR18 is a bad option. Like Behringer X32 Producer, it is recommended by experts, but less.

Customers like Behringer XR18 somewhat more

At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.

Behringer X32 Producer
Behringer XR18
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.

Behringer XR18, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Behringer X32 Producer.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling audio mixer receives a consumer score of 8.5 (great). Both Behringer X32 Producer and Behringer XR18 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.

Behringer X32 Producer
In comparison:
Behringer X32 Producer ranks #11 out of 118. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
Behringer XR18
In comparison:
Behringer XR18 ranks #7 out of 118. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.9
Amazing
Median best-selling Audio Mixer
In comparison:
Behringer Xenyx 1202FX ranks #60 out of 118. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.5
Great





Behringer XR18 is more popular than Behringer X32 Producer

It's fairly safe to say that Behringer XR18 is a more popular audio mixer than Behringer X32 Producer, based on its 600+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.


To consider

Customers who view Behringer X32 Producer and XR18 often consider Behringer X32, a pricier option with better reviews.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Behringer X32 Producer and XR18
Behringer X32 $2998
In comparison:
Behringer X32 ranks #3 out of 118. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
2 expert recommendations Better Reviews
Behringer PMP6000 $639
In comparison:
Behringer PMP6000 ranks #94 out of 118.
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7.7
Good
2 expert recommendations Cheaper
Soundcraft Ui24R $1320
In comparison:
Soundcraft Ui24R ranks #49 out of 118. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.7
Great
No expert recommendations
Mackie 1642 VLZ4 $800
In comparison:
Mackie 1642 VLZ4 ranks #37 out of 118. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.8
Great
No expert recommendations
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Behringer X32 Producer is mentioned by key experts in May 2024, while Behringer XR18 is not.
Rank Change Price Audio Mixer
stilt.com
Music Critic
Podcast Insights
Vlog Tribe
Spy
Music Radar
BestReviews
American Songwriter
BestCovery
filmlifestyle.com
1
- $268
Yamaha MG10XU
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8
9
2
1
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5
2
+1 $395
TC-Helicon GoXLR
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1
-
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5
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3
+2 Check price
Zoom LiveTrak L-12
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8
1
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4
+2 $2998
Behringer X32
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9
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1
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [3]

No critic scores
Total expert reviews: 3
  • with a score: 0
  • without a score: 3

Expert reviews [8]

94
Total expert reviews: 8
  • with a score: 2
  • without a score: 6
Highest score by Old Time Music
98
Average score based on 8 reviews
94
Lowest score by Music Radar
90

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • 25-total-bus Digital Mixer with 16 Programmable Mic Preamps
  • 5" Col TFT - Rackmountable
  • 17 Motized Faders
  • Virtual FX Rack
  • 40-input
  • Read more
From Seller:
  • Inputs: 16x Combo XLR/TRS mic/line level inputs 2x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS line inputs
  • Outputs: 6x XLR Aux outputs 2x XLR main outputs 1x 1/4" (6.3 mm) headphone output 1x Ultranet personal monitor Ethernet port
  • Read more
Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
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UNBOXING / REVIEW Behringer X32 Producer - RO
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Behringer XR18 X Air Digital Mixer Review
Review by Sweetwater
Very popular! 478K views!
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Behringer XR18 Digital Mixer Review [Updated 2021]
Review by Pickus Productions
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0748252151049
UPC Numbers: 748252151049
Model Numbers: XR18
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Behringer X32 Producer is a well-known and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling audio mixers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Yamaha TF1 or QSC TouchMix-16 .

Behringer X32 Producer is $1750 more expensive than an average audio mixer ($349).

Behringer XR18 is a very popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling audio mixers and has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Allen & Heath ZED-12FX or PreSonus StudioLive AR16 .

Behringer XR18 is $390 more expensive than the average audio mixer ($349).

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