Experts recommend PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 more than Behringer U-Phoria UM2
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 over Behringer U-Phoria UM2, but both Audio Interfaces have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 received 5 recommendations: from hollyland.com (5 Jul 2024), bandpioneer.com (24 Aug 2024) Musician on a Mission (22 Jan 2020) and 2 others. By contrast, Behringer U-Phoria UM2 received only 1 recommendation from EDM Sauce (19 Sep 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com  | bandpioneer.com  | Wirecutter  | Musician on a Mission  | Sweetwater  | Your Guitar Brain  | EDM Sauce  | Music Radar  | soundref.com  | producelikeapro.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | $100 |  PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 The PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is a versatile and reliable audio interface with low latency, high-quality mic preamps, and compatibility with almost all recording software, making it an excellent choice for musicians, podcasters, and other audio professionals. | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 15 | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| 13 | N/A | $35 |  Behringer U-Phoria UM2 The Behringer U-Phoria UM2 audio interface offers a versatile range of input and output options, high-quality preamps, and compatibility with major DAW software, making it a budget-friendly choice for beginners and professionals alike. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 19 Sep 2024 EDM Sauce ranked Behringer U-Phoria UM2 as #1 and PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 as #4
Rank Audio Interface Comment #1 out of 5 Behringer U-Phoria UM2 Best Price... ... ... #4 out of 5 PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 ... ... ... Source: www.edmsauce.com - On 5 Jul 2024 hollyland.com ranked PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 as #3
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #3 out of 5 PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 ... ... Source: www.hollyland.com - On 24 Aug 2024 bandpioneer.com ranked PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 as #3
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #3 out of 5 PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 ... ... Source: bandpioneer.com - On 22 Jan 2020 Musician on a Mission ranked PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 as #1
Rank Audio Interface Comment #1 out of 12 PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 Recommended for Solo Artists and Mobile Recording... ... ... Source: www.musicianonamission.com - On 14 Mar 2022 Sweetwater ranked PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 as #15
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #15 out of 19 PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 ... ... Source: www.sweetwater.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 outranks Behringer U-Phoria UM2. This is not to say that Behringer U-Phoria UM2 is a bad option. Like PreSonus AudioBox USB 96, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Behringer U-Phoria UM2 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com | bandpioneer.com | Wirecutter | Musician on a Mission | Sweetwater | Your Guitar Brain | EDM Sauce | Music Radar | soundref.com | producelikeapro.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface is a versatile and reliable device with low latency levels, upgraded preamp design, and a new Air mode that enhances high-end detail, making it a great choice for solo artists and mobile recording. | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $200 |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $100 |
PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 The PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is a versatile and reliable audio interface with low latency, high-quality mic preamps, and compatibility with almost all recording software, making it an excellent choice for musicians, podcasters, and other audio professionals. | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 15 | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $199 |  UA Volt 2 The UA Volt 2 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality device with low latency, two preamps based on the classic Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, and essential audio software, making it a reliable option for recording musicians, podcasters, and streamers. | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
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Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by makelifeclick.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 81 |
| Lowest score by fakespot.com | 66 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [10]
Total expert reviews: 10
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by Old Time Music | 100 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 89 |
| Lowest score by higherhz.com | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 2-channel USB Audio Interface with 1 XENYX Preamp
- Instrument Input
- Phantom Power
- 48kHz
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From Seller:
- Value-packed 2-channel USB 2.0 interface for personal and portable recording.
- 2 high-quality Class-A mic preamps make it easy to get a great sound.
- 2 high-headroom instrument inputs to record guitar, bass, and your favorite line-level devices, plus MIDI I/O.
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