Product comparison · 2 microphones

GENESIS Radium 251 vs JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 3identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The GENESIS Radium 251 has 8 bit more bit rate than the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning (24 bit vs 16 bit). The GENESIS Radium 251 has 144 kHz more sample rate than the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning (192 kHz vs 48 kHz). The GENESIS Radium 251 has 248.8 g more microphone weight than the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning (260 g vs 11.2 g). Only the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning has USB Type-C charging port. Microphone frequency: 50 - 16000 Hz on the GENESIS Radium 251, 20 - 20000 Hz on the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning.

  • Microphone frequency
    • Radium 251:50 - 16000 Hz
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:20 - 20000 Hz
  • Bit rate
    • Radium 251:24 bit
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:16 bit
  • Sample rate
    • Radium 251:192 kHz
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:48 kHz
  • Microphone direction type
    • Radium 251:Cardioid
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:Omnidirectional
  • Voice coil type
    • Radium 251:Condenser
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:Dynamic
  • Connectivity technology
    • Radium 251:Wired
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:Wireless
  • Power source
    • Radium 251:USB
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:Battery
  • USB Type-C charging port
    • Radium 251:No
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:Yes

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Comparison of Radium 251, Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning
44 specifications
Microphone5 differ
Microphone frequencyDiffers50 - 16000 Hz20 - 20000 Hz
Bit rateDiffers24 bit16 bit
Sample rateDiffers192 kHz48 kHz
Sensitivity (1kHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-36 mV/Pa
Microphone dynamic rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source86 dB
Equivalent noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 dB
Microphone direction typeDiffersCardioidOmnidirectional
Microphone pick-up rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 m
Voice coil typeDiffersCondenserDynamic
Noise reductionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TypeKnown for oneGame console microphoneUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone sensitivityKnown for one-40 dBUnknown — 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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWireless
Device interfaceKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Market segmentKnown for oneConsumerUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one2 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Receiveridentical
Receiver includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffersUSBBattery
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in battery
USB Type-C charging portDiffersNoYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.85 V
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Microphone weightDiffers260 g11.2 g
Packaging content1 differ
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Windscreen includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedNoNo
Cables includedDiffersUSBUSB Type-C
Quick start guideYesYes
Microphone shock mount includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pop-filter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130 mAh
Other featuresidentical
Charging timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 min
Technical detailsidentical
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.406 GHz – 2.474 GHz
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGFSK
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 45 °C

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