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HATOR Dreamcast X vs HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost)

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost) has 8 bit more bit rate than the HATOR Dreamcast X (24 bit vs 16 bit). The HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost) has 30 dB more microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) than the HATOR Dreamcast X (100 dB vs 70 dB). The HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost) has 1.2 m more cable length than the HATOR Dreamcast X (3 m vs 1.8 m). Type: Podcast microphone on the HATOR Dreamcast X, Table microphone on the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost). Microphone sensitivity: -32 dB on the HATOR Dreamcast X, -7.5 dB on the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost).

  • Type
    • Dreamcast X:Podcast microphone
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):Table microphone
  • Microphone sensitivity
    • Dreamcast X:-32 dB
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):-7.5 dB
  • Bit rate
    • Dreamcast X:16 bit
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):24 bit
  • Microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
    • Dreamcast X:70 dB
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):100 dB
  • Connectivity technology
    • Dreamcast X:Wired & Wireless
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):Wired
  • Device interface
    • Dreamcast X:USB
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):USB/3.5 mm
  • USB connector type
    • Dreamcast X:USB Type-C
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):USB Type-A, USB Type-C
  • Product colour
    • Dreamcast X:Black
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):Grey

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Comparison of Dreamcast X, HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost)
51 specifications
Microphone4 differ
TypeDiffersPodcast microphoneTable microphone
Microphone sensitivityDiffers-32 dB-7.5 dB
Microphone frequencyKnown for one20 - 16000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Bit rateDiffers16 bit24 bit
Microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs70 dB100 dB
Microphone direction typeKnown for oneCardioidUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone muteKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.05%
Microphone input impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 Ω
Capsules quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Pass filter switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 Hz
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWired
Device interfaceDiffersUSBUSB/3.5 mm
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Control typeKnown for oneTouch, RotaryUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthDiffers1.8 m3 m
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlayStation​ licenced
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina, Thailand
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows; macOS
Compatible productsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePC; Mac; PS5; Nintendo Switch; Steam Deck. Software Compatibility: HyperX NGENUITY
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one172 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one342 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one114.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.27 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content2 differ
Pop-filter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-A to USB Type-CUSB Type-C to USB Type-A, USB Type-C to USB Type-C
Packaging contentDiffers• Microphone • 1.8m USB-A to Type-C paracord cable • Pop filter • 1/4"" to 5/8"" adapter • Metal arm stand with shock mount • User manualHyperX QuadCast 2 USB Microphone, 3m USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, Quick Start Guide
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one8518100000Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one600 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one365 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one5 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one8721325992772Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one7.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52161520
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplier featuresidentical
MaterialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Microphone weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source335 g

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