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Experts recommend Fifine K669B more than HyperX SoloCast

As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Fifine K669B over HyperX SoloCast, but both Microphones have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Fifine K669B received 1 recommendation: from CNN Underscored (1 Jan 2025). HyperX SoloCast was also endorsed 1 times: by IGN (2 Jan 2025). However, experts generally ranked HyperX SoloCast lower than Fifine K669B 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
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.
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N/A $40
HyperX SoloCast
The HyperX SoloCast is a high-quality USB microphone that delivers clear and detailed sound with a full, rich sound that is hard to match at its price point, making it an ideal choice for podcasters, streamers, and gamers who want a simple and effective way to record their voice without any unnecessary features or complications.
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 1 Jan 2025 CNN Underscored ranked Fifine K669B as #2
    Rank Microphone Comment
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    #2 out of 3 Fifine K669B
    Best budget microphone
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  • On 2 Jan 2025 IGN ranked HyperX SoloCast as #4
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    #4 out of 10 HyperX SoloCast
    Best Ultra Cheap Microphone for Streaming
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After counting and adding up the 92 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Fifine K669B outranks HyperX SoloCast. This is not to say that HyperX SoloCast is a bad option. Like Fifine K669B, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Fifine K669B nor HyperX SoloCast were recommended by key experts who publish Microphones recommendations.
Rank Change Price Microphone
IGN
PCMag
MusicTech
Music Radar
PianoDreamers
PC Gamer
SoundGuys
CNN Underscored
Tom's Guide
Wirecutter
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- $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.
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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.
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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.
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+12 $279
Shure MV7 Plus
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [12]

84
Total 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
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Expert reviews [21]

84
Total expert reviews: 21
  • with a score: 11
  • without a score: 10
Highest score by Stuff.tv
100
Average score based on 21 reviews
84
Lowest score by India Today
75

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • [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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From Seller:
  • Plug N Play audio recording with USB-C connection: Get quality audio recordings with this easy-to-use USB condenser microphone. The cardioid polar pattern is most sensitive to sound sources in front of the microphone, and reduces background noise.
  • Read more
Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
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