Logitech

Blue Yeti USB Gaming Microphone

A solid mid-range usb microphone for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with Condenser.

59/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
CondenserCardioidPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5Blue VO!CE
£99.99best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Shock mount included
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Above-average polar patterns
  • No usb-c
  • No headphone monitoring
Score profile

Where the Blue Yeti USB Gaming Microphone wins and loses

Scored against the usb microphones class
AudioCapsuleSoftware848484
Audio
84
Capsule and design
84
Software and compatibility
84
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Audio

Polar patterns3
Polar pattern optionsCardioid

Capsule and design

TypeCondenser
Shock mount includedYes

Software and compatibility

WindowsYes
macOSYes
Console supportPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Companion softwareBlue VO!CE
Noise suppression in softwareYes

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Head to head

Blue Yeti USB Gaming Microphone vs QIUOIO QIUOIO RGB Gaming Microphone

Highlighted cell = better in that row
AudioCapsuleSoftware
Blue Yeti USB Gaming MicrophoneQIUOIO RGB Gaming Microphone
 LogitechBlue Yeti USB Gaming MicrophoneThis pageQIUOIOQIUOIO RGB Gaming Microphone
Overall score59 /10065 /100Better
Sample rate khz192
Polar patterns3Better1
TypeCondenserCardioid
Who it's for

Is the Blue Yeti USB Gaming Microphone 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.
good
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 Blue Yeti USB Gaming Microphone worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 59/100 against other usb microphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 54.

What stands out on the Blue Yeti USB Gaming Microphone?

Its shock mount included stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Blue Yeti USB Microphone?

The Blue Yeti USB Microphone scores 60/100 versus this one at 59/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.