Elgato
Elgato Wave:3 Fallout Special Edition
The Elgato Wave:3 Fallout Special Edition lands as a entry-level usb microphone, built around Condenser.
50/100
CondenserCardioidWave Link
£160best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 50/100
- Built for the job
- No usb-c
- No headphone monitoring
Score profile
Scored against the usb microphones classWhere the Elgato Wave:3 Fallout Special Edition wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Audio
Polar pattern optionsCardioid
Capsule and design
TypeCondenser
Software and compatibility
Companion softwareWave Link
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowElgato Wave:3 Fallout Special Edition vs HyperX HyperX QuadCast S
Elgato Wave:3 Fallout Special EditionHyperX QuadCast S
| ElgatoElgato Wave:3 Fallout Special EditionThis page | HyperXHyperX QuadCast S | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Type | Condenser | Condenser |
Who it's for
Is the Elgato Wave:3 Fallout Special Edition right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable usb microphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need usb-c, in which case a higher-tier usb microphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Elgato Wave:3 Fallout Special Edition worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other usb microphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 54.
What stands out on the Elgato Wave:3 Fallout Special Edition?
Its overall 50/100 rating against the rest of the usb microphones class.
How does it compare to the Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X?
The Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X scores 52/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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