Sennheiser
Sennheiser Profile
Condenser USB
84
/ 100
From $129
VS
Elgato Wave DX wins by 2
Elgato
Elgato Wave DX
Dynamic XLR
86
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict
Elgato Wave DX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Profile lands at 84 and Elgato Wave DX at 86. That puts Elgato Wave DX ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sennheiser Profile if…
- ✓Well-known professional reputation
- ✓Good rejection (dynamic)
- ✓Plug-and-play USB (where applicable)
Pick Elgato Wave DX if…
- ✓Well-known professional reputation
- ✓Good rejection (dynamic)
- ✓Plug-and-play USB (where applicable)
Sennheiser Profile 84
vs 86 Elgato Wave DX
Score breakdown
Sennheiser Profile
84 sound 84
features 80
build 90
value 84
Elgato Wave DX
86 sound 86
features 82
build 90
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser Profile | Elgato Wave DX |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Condenser USB | Dynamic XLR |
Sennheiser Profile
Pros
- +Well-known professional reputation
- +Good rejection (dynamic)
- +Plug-and-play USB (where applicable)
Cons
- −XLR models need an interface
- −Shock mount often extra
- −Room treatment helps more than mic choice
Elgato Wave DX
Pros
- +Well-known professional reputation
- +Good rejection (dynamic)
- +Plug-and-play USB (where applicable)
Cons
- −XLR models need an interface
- −Shock mount often extra
- −Room treatment helps more than mic choice
FAQ: Sennheiser Profile vs Elgato Wave DX
Which is better, Sennheiser Profile or Elgato Wave DX? +
Elgato Wave DX scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser Profile worth the price? +
At $129, Sennheiser Profile delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in build.
Is Elgato Wave DX worth the price? +
At $139, Elgato Wave DX delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in build.
Does Sennheiser Profile or Elgato Wave DX last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.