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HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost) vs JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 1identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost) has 8 bit more bit rate than the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning (24 bit vs 16 bit). The HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost) has 48 kHz more sample rate than the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning (96 kHz vs 48 kHz). The HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost) has 323.8 g more microphone weight than the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning (335 g vs 11.2 g). Connectivity technology: Wired on the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost), Wireless on the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning. Product colour: Grey on the HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost), Black on the JBL Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning.

  • Bit rate
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):24 bit
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:16 bit
  • Sample rate
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):96 kHz
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:48 kHz
  • Connectivity technology
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):Wired
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:Wireless
  • Product colour
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):Grey
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:Black
  • Power source
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):USB
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:Battery
  • Microphone weight
    • HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost):335 g
    • Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning:11.2 g

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Comparison of HyperX QuadCast 2 - USB Microphone (Frost), Quantum Stream Wireless Lightning
54 specifications
Microphone2 differ
Microphone frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 20000 Hz
Bit rateDiffers24 bit16 bit
Sample rateDiffers96 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 typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOmnidirectional
Microphone pick-up rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 m
Voice coil typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic
Noise reductionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TypeKnown for oneTable microphoneUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone sensitivityKnown for one-7.5 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one0.05%Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone input impedanceKnown for one1 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Capsules quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one100 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Pass filter switchKnown for one75 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWireless
Device interfaceKnown for oneUSB/3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for onePlayStation​ licencedUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChina, ThailandUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows; macOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible productsKnown for onePC; Mac; PS5; Nintendo Switch; Steam Deck. Software Compatibility: HyperX NGENUITYUnknown — not stated by the source
Receiveridentical
Receiver includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersUSBBattery
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in battery
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 weightDiffers335 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 includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-C to USB Type-A, USB Type-C to USB Type-CUSB Type-C
Quick start guideYesYes
Microphone shock mount includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Desktop standKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentKnown for oneHyperX QuadCast 2 USB Microphone, 3m USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, Quick Start GuideUnknown — 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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one52161520Unknown — not stated by the source

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