Razer Seiren X vs Blue Yeti (2021): USB Microphone Comparison

USB microphones are convenient and easy to use so it makes sense that streamers, podcasters, content creators and artists gravitate towards them. It also helps that there are a lot of affordable models to choose from that offer excellent sound quality and many useful features. The Razer Seiren X and the Blue Yeti are two USB microphones that fit that description. Today, we compare the two to find out which one is better. To start, here’s a comparison chart that highlights their differences.

Razer Seiren X vs Blue Yeti Comparison Chart

Design

The Razer Seiren X will has a more compact design than the Blue Yeti.

Measuring 7.24 x 3.24 inches, the Razer Seiren X is the more compact microphone. It is shorter and it will not take up too much space on your desk. The included stand is stable and heavy, and it comes with considerable shock protection. It comes in black, white or pink.

At the front of the Razer Seiren X are the headphone volume controls and the mic mute button. The mic mute button has an LED light indicator to let you know if it is on or off. At the base of the mic are the USB port and 3.5mm headphone jack.

In comparison, the Blue Yeti has a much larger footprint with its physical dimensions of 11.6 x 4.7 x 4.9 inches. It’s also heavier than the Razer Seiren X, weighing 2.8 lbs. The Blue Yeti has a stable and shock absorbing stand with rubber bottoms and it comes in black, blue or white.

Similar to the Razer Seiren X, the Blue Yeti has a headphone volume knob and a mic mute button in front and a USB port and 3.5mm headphone out at its base. At the back, there are two additional control knobs—a microphone gain dial and a pickup pattern switch.

Features

The Blue Yeti has four pickup patterns while the Razer Seiren X only has one.

Aside from their appearance, another significant difference between the Razer Seiren X and the Blue Yeti are their pickup patterns. The Razer Seiren X has one pickup pattern, which is supercardioid, whereas the Blue Yeti has four—stereo, bidirectional, cardioid and omnidirectional.

Since it has more polar pattern options, the Blue Yeti is more versatile and it can be used in a number of scenarios such as interviews, group podcasts, stereo recordings and more. In contrast, the Razer Seiren X only has a supercardioid polar pattern, so it is quite limited in that regard.

Both microphones have a frequency response rate of 20 – 20000 Hz, which is the standard range of the human ear. They also have similar real-time headphone monitoring functions via their 3.5mm audio ports, and a mic mute button.

Performance

The Razer Seiren X can block unwanted noise more effectively than the Blue Yeti.

With its supercardioid polar pattern, the Razer Seiren X is able to block unwanted noise from getting picked up. The Razer Seiren X has a tighter pickup area than the Blue Yeti when using its cardioid pattern. Unwanted noise such as mouse clicks, keystrokes, etc., are effectively eliminated from your stream or videos. In this area, the Razer Seiren X has a bit of an advantage over the Blue Yeti.

The Razer Seiren X and the Blue Yeti both have a sampling rate of 48KHz. Both microphones are able to record high quality audio without eating up your available storage. This is pretty standard for USB microphones.

As mentioned above, the Blue Yeti offers several pickup patterns, which makes it the more versatile microphone. You can use it for one-on-one interviews, group discussions, stereo recordings and more.

Verdict

The Blue Yeti is the more versatile microphone while the Razer Seiren X is great for people on a budget.

If you want a versatile microphone that can work in different scenarios, the Blue Yeti is the better pick. With its four pickup patterns, you can use it for interviews, music recordings, group podcasts and more. It’s more expensive than the Razer Seiren X but it is worth it if you need the different pickup patterns that it comes with. Meanwhile, the Razer Seiren X is a great budget friendly USB microphone if you want something that is compact and delivers excellent sound quality. It only has a supercardioid pickup pattern so it is not as versatile as the Blue Yeti. If you don’t need those extra pickup patterns, then the Razer Seiren X is a worthwhile purchase.

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