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Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 vs FIFINE K669B
Product A: Elgato
40 of 61 known
Change Elgato Wave:3 MK.2
Product B: FIFINE
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31 of 53 fields differ
- 11 different values
- 20 known for one only
- 10 the same
- 12 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 69 microphones.
- Bit depthA: 24bitsB: 16bitsElgato is 8 bits higher.
All 61 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Model numbers
10MAO9901, 10MAO9911, 20MAO99011Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026SKU 10MAO9901. The FAQ says the bottom of the microphone shows Wave:3 MK.2 and model number 20MAO9901. SKU 10MAO9911 is the white MK.2 in the page's Audio Bundle Builder data.7Retailer pageholdan.co.uk/products/details/ELG10MAO9901Read 14 October 2026
K669B, ABCD1700011Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k669b-microphoneRead 14 October 2026SKU ABCD170001 is the Black variant and K669B is the model name. The store lists other colours under the same page.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B06XCKGLTPRead 14 October 2026Model Number K669B. Mfr Part Number ABCD170001.
GTIN / EAN
728290254285, 8500588393011Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k669b-microphoneRead 14 October 2026UPC 728290254285 is the Black variant and UPC 850058839301 is the White variant in the page data. The other colour variants have no barcode.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B06XCKGLTPRead 14 October 2026UPC 728290254285.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Black, White1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Black is SKU 10MAO9901. The page data labels a Wave 3 MK2 White with SKU 10MAO9911, and Amazon US sells a white MK.2 sold by Corsair. No colour is named on the product page itself.9Retailer pageamazon.com/Elgato-Wave-Condenser-Microphone-Effects/dp/B0HJG21YLXRead 14 October 2026Listing titled Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 White USB Condenser Microphone. The black listing is B0GGYLFHPS.
Microphone type
Capsule and pickup
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Capsule size
Capsules
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Polar patterns
Address type
Side address1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026FAQ: speak into the front, the side with the multifunction dial. The mic captures sound from the side, not the top.4Owner's manualelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave3-mk2-quick-start-guideRead 14 October 2026Wave:3 is a side-address mic. Speak into the front, not the top.
Sound specs
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Frequency response
Min70 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026
Sensitivity (analog)
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Sensitivity (digital)
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Max SPL
130dB SPL1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k669b-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Max. SPL 130dB (at 1kHz, 1% T.H.D). The marketing line says SPL > 130dB.3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/1018809/fifine-k669-manual.htmlRead 14 October 2026130 dB at 1 kHz with 1 percent THD or less.
Max SPL distortion limit
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Self-noise
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Digital noise floor
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-80dBFS1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k669b-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The table row is called Equivalent Noise Level and prints -80dBFS. No weighting is stated. It is a digital level, so it is stored as the noise floor and not as self-noise.3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/1018809/fifine-k669-manual.htmlRead 14 October 2026Equivalent noise level -80 dBFS.
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-C1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 20264Owner's manualelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave3-mk2-quick-start-guideRead 14 October 2026
USB-B1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k669b-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The page says it is paired with a USB-B to USB-A/C cable. The Amazon gallery photos show a standard USB-B plug at the base of the microphone.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B06XCKGLTPRead 14 October 2026Item details: USB-B to USB-A/C Cable. The photos show a standard USB-B plug on the microphone.
Cable host plug
USB-A1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k669b-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The cable ends in USB-A with a USB-C adapter attached, shown in the Amazon gallery. USB-A is stored.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B06XCKGLTPRead 14 October 2026Connector type USB Type-A, USB Type-C. Gallery: a USB-A plug with a USB-C adapter on the cable.
Cable length
2.5m1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026USB-C cable 250 cm. Videoguys and Amazon print 150 cm next to 98 in, so the maker value is used.2Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/wave3-mk2-a-new-era-of-digital-audioRead 14 October 20267Retailer pageholdan.co.uk/products/details/ELG10MAO9901Read 14 October 2026
1.8m3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/1018809/fifine-k669-manual.htmlRead 14 October 2026Box contents: one USB microphone with a 1.8 m USB cable. Amazon prints 5.9 ft in its text and gallery, which is 1.8 m.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B06XCKGLTPRead 14 October 2026Feature text and gallery: 5.9-Foot USB cable. The Special Feature line says 6.5ft, which does not match the manual.7Reviewradioking.com/blog/fifine-usb-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review lists a 1.8 meter cable.
Phantom power
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Digital audio
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Max bit depth
Max sample rate
32-bit float recording
No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Resolution is listed as 24 bit only.
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Monitoring
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Headphone output
Zero-latency monitoring
Yes1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Compare table: real-time monitoring of system audio and voice with onboard DSP. Quick start guide: zero-latency monitoring of mic and system audio.2Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/wave3-mk2-a-new-era-of-digital-audioRead 14 October 2026Effects and Clipguard are applied before the headphone output with zero latency.4Owner's manualelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave3-mk2-quick-start-guideRead 14 October 2026
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Controls and processing
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Onboard controls
Gain, Headphone volume, Monitor mix, Mute1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Multifunction dial: gain, Voice Tune, headphone volume, monitor mix. Tap the top of the microphone to mute.2Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/wave3-mk2-a-new-era-of-digital-audioRead 14 October 2026Press the dial to cycle input gain, Voice Tune, headphone volume and monitor mix. Turn to adjust. Tap the top to mute.4Owner's manualelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave3-mk2-quick-start-guideRead 14 October 2026
Gain1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k669b-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The built-in volume knob adjusts sensitivity and the FAQ calls it the gain knob. Turning it to zero silences the microphone, but there is no separate mute button.3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/1018809/fifine-k669-manual.htmlRead 14 October 2026A VOLUME knob. Turning it fully counterclockwise mutes the microphone. No other controls.
Onboard processing
Compressor, Noise gate, EQ, High-pass filter, Clip protection1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Wave FX Processor with built-in DSP and Clipguard 2.0. Effects run on the microphone and the FAQ says DSP works independent of the computer. The expander is stored as noise gate. Clipguard 2.0 is stored as clip protection, not also as a limiter. Voice Tune has no matching option and is not stored.2Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/wave3-mk2-a-new-era-of-digital-audioRead 14 October 2026Five onboard effects run together: low-cut filter, expander, Voice Tune, compressor and 4-band equalizer. Clipguard 2.0 uses digital limiters (what's-the-difference article).3Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/wave3-vs-wave3-mk2-whats-the-differenceRead 14 October 2026Five onboard DSP effects with no CPU load. Clipguard 2.0 has stacked ADC converters, 32-bit floating-point internal processing and digital limiters. Settings are stored on the microphone.
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Mounting and accessories
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Mount threads
5/8 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/4 inch1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 20261/4-inch thread under the mic. 5/8-inch and 3/8-inch adapters are in the box.4Owner's manualelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave3-mk2-quick-start-guideRead 14 October 20261/4-inch thread underneath the mic, 3/8 and 5/8 inch adapters included.
Shock mount
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Pop filter
Internal1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Compare table: pop filter Internal.
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Desk stand included
Yes1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k669b-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The page title says with Tripod Stand and the text describes the included tripod stand.3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/1018809/fifine-k669-manual.htmlRead 14 October 2026Box contents: one metal tripod stand.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B06XCKGLTPRead 14 October 2026Built-in Media: Tripod Stand.
Design and build
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Housing material
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RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Software
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User firmware updates
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Compatibility
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Works with
Windows, macOS1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-k669b-microphoneRead 14 October 2026The FAQ says it works with a MacBook with a type-A or type-C port. The manual covers Windows and macOS setup.3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/1018809/fifine-k669-manual.htmlRead 14 October 2026macOS: plug and play. Windows: the driver installs automatically on first use.
Consoles
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Dimensions and weight
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Microphone dimensions
Width85Height167Depth46mm(3.3 × 6.6 × 1.8 in)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Without stand: D 46 x W 85 x H 167 mm.2Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/wave3-mk2-a-new-era-of-digital-audioRead 14 October 2026
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Certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Wave:3 MK.2, Desk stand, USB-C cable (250 cm / 98 in), 1/4" to 5/8" and 3/8" adapters1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3Read 14 October 2026Page spells the adapters as 5/8" and 3/8" adapter. The launch article words it as 1/4" to 5/8" and 3/8" adapters.2Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/wave3-mk2-a-new-era-of-digital-audioRead 14 October 2026
Condenser Microphone, USB-B to USB-A/C Cable, Tripod Stand, User's Manual3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/1018809/fifine-k669-manual.htmlRead 14 October 2026The manual lists a microphone with a USB cable, a tripod stand and a user manual. Amazon's list is stored because it names the cable type.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B06XCKGLTPRead 14 October 2026What's in the box: Condenser Microphone, USB-B to USB-A/C Cable, Tripod Stand, User's Manual.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
www.elgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave3-mk2-quick-start-guide4Owner's manualelgato.com/us/en/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave3-mk2-quick-start-guideRead 14 October 2026
drive.google.com/file/d/1dCw8SYWnK6KA49fQfUIoUAE8KdnfvntM/view2Owner's manualdrive.google.com/file/d/1dCw8SYWnK6KA49fQfUIoUAE8KdnfvntM/viewRead 14 October 2026Fifine's download table on the product page links the K669 microphone user manual on Google Drive, dated 2025-02-17. The file could not be downloaded, so its content was read from the ManualsLib copy of the K669 manual. Fifine uses one manual for K669 and K669B.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B06XCKGLTPRead 14 October 2026Warranty Description: 1 year warranty.5Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/pages/warranty-policyRead 14 October 2026All FIFINE products come with a one-year warranty from the date of purchase. Registration adds a year. The store policy applies to purchases on its official channels.
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