Experts prefer Fifine K669B over Tonor Q9
On 3 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 92 Microphone expert endorsements .
Currently, Fifine K669B received 1 endorsement from CNN Underscored (1 Jan 2025). Meanwhile, Tonor Q9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $60 | Tonor Q9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- 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
| 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 [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:
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| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
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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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- Excellent Sound Quality: With a large 16mm sensitive diaphragm and 20Hz-20kHz wide frequency range, Q9 is capable of capturing every detail of your voice and records high-quality sound. Adopting a cardioid polar pattern, Q9 can effectively eliminate background noise. Equipped with a metal shock mount and pop filter, Q9 prevents the impact of accidental factors on the recording as far as possible. Everything is to pursue the perfect sound quality in an imperfect environment.
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