Product comparison · 2 microphones

Cherry NGALE X vs Hama Smart Wireless

11specifications compared
8differ
3identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Hama Smart Wireless has 30 - 16000 Hz more microphone frequency than the Cherry NGALE X (80 - 16000 Hz vs 50 - 16000 Hz). Type: Podcast microphone on the Cherry NGALE X, Lavalier/Lapel microphone on the Hama Smart Wireless. Microphone direction type: Cardioid on the Cherry NGALE X, Omnidirectional on the Hama Smart Wireless. Connectivity technology: Wired on the Cherry NGALE X, Wireless on the Hama Smart Wireless. Device interface: XLR/USB on the Cherry NGALE X, USB on the Hama Smart Wireless.

Type
- NGALE X:Podcast microphone
- Smart Wireless:Lavalier/Lapel microphone
Microphone frequency
- NGALE X:50 - 16000 Hz
- Smart Wireless:80 - 16000 Hz
Microphone direction type
- NGALE X:Cardioid
- Smart Wireless:Omnidirectional
Connectivity technology
- NGALE X:Wired
- Smart Wireless:Wireless
Device interface
- NGALE X:XLR/USB
- Smart Wireless:USB
Power source
- NGALE X:USB
- Smart Wireless:Battery
Microphone weight
- NGALE X:1.12 kg
- Smart Wireless:19 g
Cables included
- NGALE X:USB Type-C to USB Type-A
- Smart Wireless:USB Type-C

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Comparison of NGALE X, Smart Wireless
51 specifications	A Cherry NGALE X View product	B Hama Smart Wireless View product
Microphone3 differ
TypeDiffers	Podcast microphone	Lavalier/Lapel microphone
Microphone sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-38 dB
Microphone frequencyDiffers	50 - 16000 Hz	80 - 16000 Hz
Microphone input impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2200 Ω
Microphone direction typeDiffers	Cardioid	Omnidirectional
Noise reductionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	0.5%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Capsules quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bit rateKnown for one	24 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sample rateKnown for one	96 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sensitivity (1kHz)Known for one	12 mV/Pa	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	73 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wireless
Device interfaceDiffers	XLR/USB	USB
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 m
Headphone outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
XLR outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	2 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Linux	Unknown — not stated by the source
Receiveridentical
Receiver includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	USB	Battery
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LR44
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 h
USB Type-C charging portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	57 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 mm
Microphone weightDiffers	1.12 kg	19 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	195 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	62 g
Packaging content1 differ
Windscreen includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cables includedDiffers	USB Type-C to USB Type-A	USB Type-C
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Pop-filter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Desktop standKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Sound pressure level (max)Known for one	130 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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