Experts recommend Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen more than Universal Audio Apollo Twin X
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen over Universal Audio Apollo Twin X, 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). By contrast, Universal Audio Apollo Twin X received only 2 recommendations from Sweetwater (14 Mar 2022) and Music Radar (24 Oct 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  |
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| 2 | - | $200 |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 9 | - | $799 |  Universal Audio Apollo Twin X The Universal Audio Apollo Twin X audio interface is highly praised for its versatile input/output options, low latency, top-notch preamp quality, powerful DSP processing capabilities, and compatibility with various software and operating systems, making it a recommended choice for home studios, project studios, and professional recording environments. | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 24 Oct 2024 Music Radar ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen as #1 and Universal Audio Apollo Twin X as #4
Rank Audio Interface Comment #1 out of 8 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen The Best Audio Interface For Recording At Home... ... ... #4 out of 8 Universal Audio Apollo Twin X The best audio interface if you're using a Macbook... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 24 Aug 2024 bandpioneer.com ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen as #1
Rank Audio Interface #1 out of 5 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen ... ... Source: bandpioneer.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 14 Mar 2022 Sweetwater ranked Universal Audio Apollo Twin X as #2
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #2 out of 19 Universal Audio Apollo Twin X ... ... Source: www.sweetwater.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen outranks Universal Audio Apollo Twin X. This is not to say that Universal Audio Apollo Twin X 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 Universal Audio Apollo Twin X by 7 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen is more critically acclaimed than Universal Audio Apollo Twin X.
| 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 |
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| 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 [9]
Total expert reviews: 9
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 9
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:
- Apollo Twin X allows musicians and producers to easily track, overdub, and mix with Elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, two Unison-enabled preamps, and available DUO or QUAD Core Real Time UAD plug-in processing — all in a desktop Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or PC.
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