Experts prefer Blue Yeti over Tonor XLR
On 3 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 92 Microphone expert endorsements .
Currently, Blue Yeti received 3 endorsements from MusicTech (6 Apr 2022), CNN Underscored (1 Jan 2025) and Tom's Guide (15 Nov 2024). Meanwhile, Tonor XLR did not receive any endorsements this month.
| 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 | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Tonor XLR | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 6 Apr 2022 MusicTech ranked Blue Yeti as #11
Rank Microphone ... ... #11 out of 15 Blue Yeti ... ... Source: www.musictech.net - On 1 Jan 2025 CNN Underscored ranked Blue Yeti as #1
Rank Microphone Comment #1 out of 3 Blue Yeti Best overall microphone... ... ... Source: edition.cnn.com - On 15 Nov 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Blue Yeti as #1
Rank Microphone Comment #1 out of 6 Blue Yeti Editor's Choice / The best microphone overall... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com
As can be seen below, Blue Yeti is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Tonor XLR is not.
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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]
Total expert reviews: 22
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 12
| Highest score by Music Radar | 300 |
| Average score based on 22 reviews | 110 |
| Lowest score by CNET | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
No expert reviews linked yet for Tonor XLR.
From Seller:
- Custom three-capsule array: This professional USB mic produces clear, powerful, broadcast-quality sound for YouTube videos, Twitch game streaming, podcasting, Zoom meetings, music recording and more
- Blue VOICE software: Elevate your streamings and recordings with clear broadcast vocal sound and entertain your audience with enhanced effects, advanced modulation and HD audio samples
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From Seller:
- ♪♫Note: 48V phantom power is not INCLUDED!(The condenser microphones require an external source of power like 48V phantom power.)/ It CANNOT be used with mobile phone and tablet computer. For a better sound quality, pls face the sound source directly onto the screened sides with logo of the microphone head.
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