Experts recommend Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 more than Universal Audio Apollo Twin X
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 over Universal Audio Apollo Twin X, but both Audio Interfaces have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 received 4 recommendations: from hollyland.com (5 Jul 2024), Wirecutter (3 Dec 2024) Musician on a Mission (22 Jan 2020) and 1 other. 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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| 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 | - | - | - | - |
| 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 5 Jul 2024 hollyland.com ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as #1
Rank Audio Interface #1 out of 5 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 ... ... Source: www.hollyland.com - On 3 Dec 2024 Wirecutter ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as #1
Rank Audio Interface Comment #1 out of 5 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Best for musicians... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com - On 22 Jan 2020 Musician on a Mission ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as #2
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 12 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Recommended for Solo Artists and Mobile Recording... ... ... Source: www.musicianonamission.com - Your Guitar Brain ranked Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as #1
Rank Audio Interface Comment #1 out of 7 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Best for: Budget Buy... ... ... Source: yourguitarbrain.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 - On 24 Oct 2024 Music Radar ranked Universal Audio Apollo Twin X as #4
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 Universal Audio Apollo Twin X The best audio interface if you're using a Macbook... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 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, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 outranks Universal Audio Apollo Twin X by 8 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 [17]
Total expert reviews: 17
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 12
| Highest score by makebeats101.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by GuitarFella | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [9]
Total expert reviews: 9
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 9
From Seller:
- High quality mic preamps
- Excellent digital performance
- Rugged metal unibody case
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB audio interface, truly portable interface
- Includes an authorization code for Ableton Live Lite, Scarlett Plug-in Suite (RTAS/AU/VST), Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite (AAX/AU/VST), the Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Novation Bass Station, and 1GB of Loopmasters samples
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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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