Experts recommend Audio-Technica AT2020 more than Fifine K669B
As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Audio-Technica AT2020 over Fifine K669B, but both Microphones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Audio-Technica AT2020 received 1 recommendation: from Music Radar (26 Jun 2024). Fifine K669B was also endorsed 1 times: by CNN Underscored (1 Jan 2025). However, experts generally ranked Fifine K669B lower than Audio-Technica AT2020 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Microphone | IGN | PCMag | MusicTech | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | PC Gamer | SoundGuys | CNN Underscored | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | N/A | $99 | Audio-Technica AT2020 The Audio-Technica AT2020 microphone is a highly regarded and versatile option for recording vocals and instruments, offering exceptional sound quality, flexibility in connectivity options, useful features, compatibility with various devices, and durability. | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24 | N/A | $30 | Fifine K669B The Fifine K669 USB microphone is a budget-friendly option with a cardioid pickup pattern that reduces background noise and focuses on vocals, making it ideal for podcasters, live streamers, and radio broadcasters who want clarity focused on vocals. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 26 Jun 2024
Music Radar ranked Audio-Technica AT2020 as #2 Rank Microphone Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 22 Audio-Technica AT2020 A brilliant budget condenser microphone... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 1 Jan 2025
CNN Underscored ranked Fifine K669B as #2 Rank Microphone Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 3 Fifine K669B Best budget microphone... ... ... Source: edition.cnn.com
After counting and adding up the 92 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Audio-Technica AT2020 outranks Fifine K669B. This is not to say that Fifine K669B is a bad option. Like Audio-Technica AT2020, it is recommended by experts, but less.
| Rank | Change | Price | Microphone | IGN | PCMag | MusicTech | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | PC Gamer | SoundGuys | CNN Underscored | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $100 | Blue Yeti The Blue Yeti microphone is a versatile and durable device with four directional patterns, a built-in headphone jack, and compatibility with a wide range of devices and software, making it a popular choice among content creators, podcasters, and gamers. | - | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $99 | Shure SM57 The Shure SM57 microphone is highly regarded for its exceptional sound quality, durability, versatility, and compatibility, making it a popular choice among musicians, producers, and recording engineers for capturing instruments and vocals in various live and studio settings. | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
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| 3 | - | $120 | Elgato Wave 3 The Elgato Wave 3 is a versatile and reliable USB microphone designed for content creators, podcasters, and live streamers, featuring a cardioid polar pattern, two connectivity options, advanced features, and compatibility with both PC and Mac. | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| 4 | +12 | $279 | Shure MV7 Plus | 5 | 7 | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | 3 | - |
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Expert reviews [22]
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 14
| Highest score by audiotrove.com.au | 100 |
| Average score based on 22 reviews | 92 |
| Lowest score by Music Radar | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [12]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by Gearank | 90 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by onetechtraveller.com | 78 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Bundle Includes: Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Studio Microphone, Microphone Suspension Boom Scissor Arm with 3/8-inch-16 Threading (Black), XLR Male to XLR Female Microphone Cable (25-Feet), and Pop Filter for Broadcasting and Recording Microphones
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- [Convenient Setup] Plug and play recording USB microphone for PC, with 5.9-Foot USB cable included for computer PC laptop, is connected directly to USB-A port for recording music, computer singing or podcast. The office condenser microphone for computer is easy to use and install. (NOT compatible with Xbox and Phones)
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