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Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti XEditor's Choice1 / 8
Logitech for Creators

Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti X

Blue adds a bigger, badder mic to its Yeti line.

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$164.12
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Overall Rating & value for money
8.9/ 10
8.9
0.010.0

A 8.9 puts its overall rating in the top quarter of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 20 of the 136 we've cataloged.

8.7/ 10
8.7
0.010.0

A 8.7 puts its value for money in the top 10% of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 20 of the 136 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Connection Type
Wired-usb-c
Xlr34%Wired-usb-c32%Wired-3.5mm11%2.4GHZ10%

Wired-usb-c appears on 32% of the 152 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Polar Pattern
Most common
Cardioid43%Omnidirectional27%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid10%

Bidirectional is the most common — on 11% of the 180 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Form Factor
Most common
Usb desktop podcast31%Large-diaphragm condenser17%Lavalier wireless17%Dynamic handheld vocal10%

Usb desktop podcast is the most common — on 31% of the 115 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Use Case
Most common
Streaming16%Podcasting15%Content creation15%Vocal recording13%

Content creation is the most common — on 15% of the 340 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Connectivity

Connection Type
Wired-usb-c
USB Charging
Yes

Microphone

Polar Pattern
Bidirectional, cardioid, omnidirectional, stereo
Form Factor
USB desktop podcast
Use Case
Podcasting, streaming, recording, voice recording
Frequency Response
20-20000 Hz
Bit Depth
24 bit
Capsule Type
Condenser
Count
4
Diaphragm Category
Large-diaphragm
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
20 Hz
Sample Rate
48 kHz

Design

Dimensions Depth
122 mm
Dimensions Height
289 mm
Dimensions Width
110 mm
Built In Stand
Yes
Includes Shock Mount
No
Mount Thread
5/8"-27
Weight
1270 g

Features

Companion App
IOS + Android
Gain Knob
Yes
Headphone Monitor
Yes
Mute Button
Yes

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
8.9/ 10
Highly recommended
Christian Thomas
Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed August 2022
Design9.0
Value8.7
The verdict

If you want a microphone to stream or record at home with, the Yeti X is probably the easiest one to get usable results from with a USB connection. It won't challenge a studio setup, but it will be a rock-solid desktop companion.

✓What we like
✓Great sound
✓Several pickup patterns
✓Flexible recording
✓On-mic levels display
✓Gain knob
✕What could be better
✕Price
✕Size
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