Razer Seiren vs Blue Yeti (2021): Which Brand Has Better Microphones?

Blue is a well-known name when it comes USB microphones since they produce some of the most feature-rich and affordable mics in the market. Razer, on the other hand, is more of an all-rounder, mostly known for their gaming peripherals. In this article, we’ll be comparing the Razer Seiren and Blue Yeti lineup of microphones to find out which ones are worth your money. We’ll be looking at six microphones in total—the Razer Seiren Elite, Blue Yeti Pro, Razer Seiren Emote, Blue Yeti X, Razer Seiren Mini and the Blue Yeti Nano. Here’s a comparison chart to start things off.

By the way, we didn’t include the Razer Seiren X and the Blue Yeti in this article since we have a more detailed comparison of the two that you can read here.

Razer Seiren vs Blue Yeti Comparison Chart

Razer Seiren Elite vs Blue Yeti Pro

The Blue Yeti Pro outclasses the Razer Seiren Elite in almost every way.

Right off the bat, the Blue Yeti Pro is the better overall microphone since it comes with a lot of features that aren’t available on the Razer Seiren Elite. Priced almost the same, these mics are direct competitors, but the Blue Yeti Pro offers so much more than the Razer Seiren Elite.

The first major difference between the two is that the Blue Yeti Pro is capable of recording at up to 24-bit, 192kHz, while the Razer Seiren Elite is limited to 16-bit, 48 kHz. With a higher resolution, you can pick up more of the nuances when recording with the Blue Yeti Pro. A downside to this is that your sound files will be huge, but we think that it is a worthy tradeoff for better audio quality.

In terms of versatility, the Blue Yeti Pro once again shines since it has four pickup patterns to choose from. Also, it comes with an XLR connection so you can connect it to a mixer or an audio interface in addition to its USB connectivity. In contrast, the Razer Seiren Elite only has a cardioid pickup pattern and a USB connection. Needless to say, you are quite limited with the Razer Seiren Elite when it comes to pickup patterns and connectivity.

The one feature that the Razer Seiren Elite has over the Blue Yeti Pro is its high pass filter. When turned on, the Razer Seiren Elite can eliminate unwanted low frequency noise more effectively. Coupled with its cardioid pickup pattern, unwanted background noise is limited.

Razer Seiren Emote vs Blue Yeti X

It’s worth it to pay extra and get the Blue Yeti X over the Razer Seiren Emote.

Designed specifically for streamers, the Razer Seiren Emote has an 8×8 grid of RGB LEDs in front to display various gifs, emojis and patterns. In contrast, the Blue Yeti X does not target any specific users, instead, it is designed as a versatile USB microphone that can be used by streamers, podcasters, content creators and more.

When it comes to recording quality, the Blue Yeti X edges the Razer Seiren Emote due to its higher bitrate and wider frequency response. They are both capable of recording up to 48kHz. Recordings done with the Blue Yeti X had more details and nuances as opposed to those recorded with the Razer Seiren Emote.

As with other Blue Yeti variants, the Blue Yeti X comes with multiple pickup patterns that you can choose from. It has cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional and stereo pickup patterns. In comparison, the Razer Seiren Emote only has a hypercardioid pickup pattern that is similar to the cardioid pickup pattern of the Yeti X, but with a tighter pickup area. It can reduce unwanted background noise more effectively. With its multiple pickup patterns, the Blue Yeti X is a better all-rounder than the Razer Seiren Emote.

Razer Seiren Mini vs Blue Yeti Nano

The Blue Yeti Nano outperforms the Razer Seiren Mini but it is almost double the price.

In this battle of entry level microphones, the Blue Yeti Nano is the clear winner since it delivers better quality recordings and it comes with more features. However, it is almost double the price of the Razer Seiren Mini.

As mentioned, the audio quality of the Blue Yeti Nano is better than the Razer Seiren Mini. In addition to that, it also has two pickup patterns—cardioid and omnidirectional. Furthermore, it has a headphone jack for real-time monitoring, as well as onboard headphone volume and mute function. Features-wise, the Blue Yeti Nano simply outclasses the Razer Seiren Mini.

The Razer Seiren Mini is as barebones as you can get. It has a super cardioid pickup pattern, which is better than the cardioid pattern of the Blue Yeti Nano when it comes to noise reduction. But there’s not much else aside from that. It does not have a headphone jack or a mute function. You’ll have to control the microphone on your OS settings or using the Razer app.

Verdict

The Blue Yeti lineup has more features and better recording quality than their Razer Seiren counterparts.

At the high end, the Blue Yeti Pro is simply better than the Razer Seiren Elite. It is more versatile, has better sound quality and it is not limited to just a USB connection. If you’re looking to get a microphone at their price range, the Blue Yeti Pro is the smarter choice.

At the mid and entry-level price ranges, the Blue Yeti X and the Blue Yeti Nano are better USB microphones than the Razer Seiren Emote and the Razer Seiren Mini. The Blue Yeti mics are better when it comes to recording quality, have more features and they have better build qualities.

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