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Amazon Basics USB Condenser Microphone vs SteelSeries Alias
Product A: Amazon Basics
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Product B: SteelSeries
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23 of 53 fields differ
- 9 different values
- 14 known for one only
- 12 the same
- 18 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 69 microphones.
- Bit depthA: 16bitsB: 24bitsSteelSeries is 8 bits higher.
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General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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3 October 20232Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Review published 3 October 2023 with the launch. The spec table gives Release Date Oct. 3, 2023.3Press articleshacknews.com/article/137286/steelseries-alias-microphones-revealRead 14 October 2026SteelSeries officially unveiled the Alias microphone line on October 3, 2023.
Status
Available1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CL9BTQRFRead 14 October 2026The page sells the microphone, in stock, shipped and sold by Amazon.com.5Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/microphones/amazon-basics-usb-condenser-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 2025-07-31: available at Amazon for about $26 or 23 GBP.7Press articlebgr.com/1982565/amazon-basics-new-microphone-razerRead 14 October 2026BGR, 2025-10-02: the Amazon Basics USB Condenser Microphone is on sale at about $27.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$179.992Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Spec table: MSRP 179.99 USD and price at time of review 179.99 USD.3Press articleshacknews.com/article/137286/steelseries-alias-microphones-revealRead 14 October 2026The Alias retails at 179.99 USD. The article wrongly calls the Alias an XLR mic. The Tom's Hardware and CGMagazine reviews give the same price for the USB Alias.4Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/steelseries-alias-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The SteelSeries Alias is available today at 179.99 USD.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Priced at 179.99 GBP and 179.99 USD.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Black1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CL9BTQRFRead 14 October 2026Black is the only colour offered.
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Capsule and pickup
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Capsule size
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Address type
Sound specs
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Frequency response
Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CL9BTQRFRead 14 October 2026Detail table: Minimum Frequency 20 hertz and Maximum Frequency 20 KHz. PC Gamer prints 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz, and the maker value is stored. The Amazon US page printed no frequency rows in an August 2025 archive copy.2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CL9BTQRFRead 14 October 2026Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 KHz and Maximum Frequency 20000 hertz.
Sensitivity (analog)
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Sensitivity (digital)
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Max SPL
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Max SPL distortion limit
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Self-noise
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Digital noise floor
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Signal-to-noise ratio
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Dynamic range
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Output impedance
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Connectivity
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Outputs
Inputs for other sources
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USB and XLR at once
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USB port
USB-C2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CL9BTQRFRead 14 October 2026Connector Type: Type C on the Amazon Canada detail table. PC Gamer says the cable is USB Type-C to Type-A.5Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/microphones/amazon-basics-usb-condenser-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec list: connectivity USB Type-C to Type-A.
Cable host plug
USB-A5Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/microphones/amazon-basics-usb-condenser-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026The microphone ships with a USB Type-C to Type-A cable. The Amazon page image shows a USB-A plug on the cable.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/microphones/budget-or-bust-i-think-this-usd26-amazon-basics-usb-desktop-microphone-should-make-more-expensive-models-a-little-nervousRead 14 October 2026Box: a USB Type-A to Type-C cable, a brief quickstart leaflet and nothing else besides the stand and microphone.
Cable length
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Phantom power
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Digital audio
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Max bit depth
16bits5Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/microphones/amazon-basics-usb-condenser-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec list: recording sample rate 48 kHz 16-bit. The text says it records at a 48 kHz 16-bit sample rate and that 24-bit would be nice.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/microphones/budget-or-bust-i-think-this-usd26-amazon-basics-usb-desktop-microphone-should-make-more-expensive-models-a-little-nervousRead 14 October 2026Key specs: cardioid, 48 kHz sample rate, 16-bit depth.
Max sample rate
48kHz5Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/microphones/amazon-basics-usb-condenser-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec list: recording sample rate 48 kHz 16-bit. The maker page states no sample rate.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/microphones/budget-or-bust-i-think-this-usd26-amazon-basics-usb-desktop-microphone-should-make-more-expensive-models-a-little-nervousRead 14 October 2026Key specs: 48 kHz sample rate. The text says it records at up to 48 kHz 16 bit.
48kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Resolution/Sample Rate: 24 bit/48 KHz. The PC Gamer spec box prints 96 kHz, which the maker page does not.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Records at a sample rate of 24-bit/48KHz.
32-bit float recording
Monitoring
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Headphone output
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Zero-latency monitoring
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Yes2Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Review text: zero-latency monitoring through the headphone jack. The same review saw monitoring latency when Sonar Streamer Mode routed the audio, which is a software path.4Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/steelseries-alias-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The USB-C port and the headphone jack on the back are for zero-latency monitoring.
Controls and processing
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Onboard controls
Mute1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CL9BTQRFRead 14 October 2026Bullet: one-tap silent mode, built-in one-tap mute that syncs with the computer. No other control is listed.5Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/microphones/amazon-basics-usb-condenser-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Mute button on the front with an LED for on and muted. The review lists no gain or other control.
Gain, Headphone volume, Mute1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Quick Controls: Microphone Gain Dial, Mute Button, Headphone Gain Dial.4Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/steelseries-alias-microphoneRead 14 October 2026A headphone volume knob and a capacitive mute button on the front, and the microphone gain on the back.
Onboard processing
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Mounting and accessories
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Mount threads
5/8 inch, 3/8 inch1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Boom Arm Adapter: 3/8 inch and 5/8 inch thread. A boom arm is not included.2Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026The box includes a boom arm adapter supporting 3/8 and 5/8 inch threads.
Shock mount
Internal1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CL9BTQRFRead 14 October 2026Bullet: built-in shock absorber and silicone rubber microphone boot. The graphic says built-in shock absorber to reduce vibration noise.5Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/microphones/amazon-basics-usb-condenser-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec list: built-in shock absorber. A rubber base on the stand also helps against bumps.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/microphones/budget-or-bust-i-think-this-usd26-amazon-basics-usb-desktop-microphone-should-make-more-expensive-models-a-little-nervousRead 14 October 2026It has an internal shock mount.
Included1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Mounting: Detachable Desk Stand, Anti-Vibration Shock Mount. The review weighs the shock mount as a separate part of 195 g, so it is a part in the box and not suspension inside the body.2Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026A custom metal shock mount, pre-attached to the desktop stand.
Pop filter
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Design and build
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Housing material
Plastic or plastic alloy1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CL9BTQRFRead 14 October 2026Enclosure Material: Plastic or plastic alloy. PC Gamer says the chassis and stand are plastic and the grille is metal.5Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/microphones/amazon-basics-usb-condenser-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026The chassis and stand are thick matte plastic and the grille is metal.
RGB lighting
Lighting zones
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Software
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Software
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User firmware updates
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Compatibility
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Works with
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Consoles
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Dimensions and weight
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Microphone dimensions
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Width57.15Height196.85Depth44.45mm(2.3 × 7.8 × 1.8 in)2Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Spec table, microphone only: 7.75 x 2.25 x 1.75 inches (H x W x D), 196.85 x 57.15 x 44.45 mm, not including shock mount and stand. The microphone stands upright and is spoken into from its side, so the length is the height. Width is 57.15 mm and depth is 44.45 mm.
Microphone weight
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205g(7.2 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Weight: 205g without stand. The Tom's Hardware review states 205 g without the stand or the shock mount.2Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 7.23 oz / 205 g for the microphone alone.
Weight with stand
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750g(1.7 lb)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Weight: 750g with stand. The review splits this into 205 g microphone, 195 g shock mount and 350 g stand.2Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/steelseries-aliasRead 14 October 2026Spec table: microphone 205 g, shock mount 195 g and stand 350 g. The maker lists 750 g with the stand.
Certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Microphone, Cable1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CL9BTQRFRead 14 October 2026What's in the box: Microphone, Cable. The stand is part of the product and is not named in the list. PC Gamer also lists a quickstart leaflet.5Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/microphones/amazon-basics-usb-condenser-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026A microphone, a stand to screw it to and a USB Type-C to Type-A cable.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/microphones/budget-or-bust-i-think-this-usd26-amazon-basics-usb-desktop-microphone-should-make-more-expensive-models-a-little-nervousRead 14 October 2026Box: microphone, stand, USB Type-A to Type-C cable and a quickstart leaflet.
USB Mic, Desktop Stand, USB-C to USB-A cable, Boom Arm Adapter, Product Information Guide1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-microphones/aliasRead 14 October 2026Box Contents as printed: USB Mic, Desktop Stand, USB-C to USB-A cable, Boom Arm Adapter, Product Information Guide.
Links
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Spec sheet
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Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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