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Cherry NGALE R vs HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost)

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 7identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The Cherry NGALE R has 0.45% more microphone Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) than the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost) (0.5% vs 0.05%). The HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost) has 2 more capsules quantity than the Cherry NGALE R (3 vs 1). The HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost) has 1 m more cable length than the Cherry NGALE R (3 m vs 2 m). Device interface: USB on the Cherry NGALE R, USB/3.5 mm on the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost). USB connector type: USB Type-A on the Cherry NGALE R, USB Type-A, USB Type-C on the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost).

  • Microphone Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
    • NGALE R:0.5%
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):0.05%
  • Capsules quantity
    • NGALE R:1
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):3
  • Device interface
    • NGALE R:USB
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):USB/3.5 mm
  • USB connector type
    • NGALE R:USB Type-A
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):USB Type-A, USB Type-C
  • Product colour
    • NGALE R:Black
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):Grey
  • Cable length
    • NGALE R:2 m
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):3 m
  • Compatible operating systems
    • NGALE R:Linux
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):Windows; macOS
  • Microphone weight
    • NGALE R:492 g
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):335 g

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Comparison of NGALE R, HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost)
44 specifications
Microphone2 differ
TypeTable microphoneTable microphone
Microphone frequencyKnown for one20 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs0.5%0.05%
Capsules quantityDiffers13
Bit rate24 bit24 bit
Sample rate96 kHz96 kHz
Sensitivity (1kHz)Known for one4.7 mV/PaUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone direction typeKnown for oneCardioidUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone holderKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone muteKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for oneRotaryUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-7.5 dB
Microphone input impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 Ω
Microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 dB
Pass filter switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 Hz
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Device interfaceDiffersUSBUSB/3.5 mm
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-AUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance5 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Control typeKnown for oneButtons, RotaryUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Cable lengthDiffers2 m3 m
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Recommended usageKnown for oneIndoorUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 EnterpYes
CertificationDiffersChina RoHS, CE, EU RoHS, FCC, ICES-003K, CC, REACH, UKCAPlayStation​ licenced
Compatible operating systemsDiffersLinuxWindows; macOS
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina, Thailand
Compatible productsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePC; Mac; PS5; Nintendo Switch; Steam Deck. Software Compatibility: HyperX NGENUITY
Poweridentical
Power sourceUSBUSB
Operating voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one150 mAUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Microphone weightDiffers492 g335 g
Packaging content2 differ
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-AUSB Type-C to USB Type-A, USB Type-C to USB Type-C
Packaging contentDiffersManualHyperX QuadCast 2 USB Microphone, 3m USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, Quick Start Guide
Microphone shock mount includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Desktop standKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Sound pressure level (max)Known for one112 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52161520

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