Experts recommend Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen more than UA Volt 2
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen over UA Volt 2, but both Audio Interfaces have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen received 3 recommendations: from bandpioneer.com (24 Aug 2024), Music Radar (24 Oct 2024) and soundref.com (1 Jan 2024). UA Volt 2 was also endorsed 3 times: by bandpioneer.com (24 Aug 2024), Wirecutter (3 Dec 2024) and producelikeapro.com (28 Feb 2024). However, experts generally ranked UA Volt 2 lower than Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | $200 |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 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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Endorsement summary:
- On 24 Aug 2024 bandpioneer.com ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen as #1 and UA Volt 2 as #2
Rank Audio Interface #1 out of 5 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen #2 out of 5 UA Volt 2 ... ... Source: bandpioneer.com - On 24 Oct 2024 Music Radar ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen as #1
Rank Audio Interface Comment #1 out of 8 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen The Best Audio Interface For Recording At Home... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 1 Jan 2024 soundref.com ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen as #1
Rank Audio Interface Comment #1 out of 7 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen Best Overall Audio Interface... ... ... Source: soundref.com - On 3 Dec 2024 Wirecutter ranked UA Volt 2 as #3
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 UA Volt 2 If you need a built-in MIDI interface... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com - On 28 Feb 2024 producelikeapro.com ranked UA Volt 2 as #3
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #3 out of 10 UA Volt 2 ... ... Source: producelikeapro.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen outranks UA Volt 2. This is not to say that UA Volt 2 is a bad option. Like Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen outranks UA Volt 2 by 2 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen is more critically acclaimed than UA Volt 2.
| 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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No expert reviews linked yet for Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen.
Expert reviews [5]
Total expert reviews: 5
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 1
| Highest score by ThePodcastHost | 100 |
| Average score based on 5 reviews | 91 |
| Lowest score by producerhive.com | 85 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
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From Seller:
- The new generation of the artist's interface: Connect your mic to Scarlett's 4th Gen mic pres. Plug in your guitar. Fire up the included software. Start making your first big hit.
- Studio-quality sound: With a huge 120dB dynamic range, the newest generation of Scarlett uses the same converters as Focusrite’s flagship interfaces, found in the world's biggest studios.
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From Seller:
- Get the sound of UA’s classic 610 preamps and professional-grade converters to capture every detail and nuance of your performance with up to 24-bit / 192 kHz quality
- Record and mix with the award-winning LUNA Digital Audio Workstation, giving you the sound and workflow of a real analog studio
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