Rode PodMic USB vs …
Every microphones worth comparing against the Rode PodMic USB — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
Step-up options (higher score)
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Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
vs
Shure
Shure SM7B
93
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Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
vs
Shure
Shure MV7+
92
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Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
vs
Shure
Shure SM7dB
92
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MICROPHONE comparison VS
Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
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RØDE
RØDE NT-USB+
90
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Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
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Rode
Rode NT-USB+
90
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Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
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Rode
Rode NT1 5th gen
90
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Close matchups (within 3 points)
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Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
vs
Shure
Shure MV7
88
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Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
vs
Shure
Shure SM58
88
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Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
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Rode
Rode NT1-A
88
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Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
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Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X
88
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MICROPHONE comparison VS
Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
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Elgato
Elgato Wave:3
86
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Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
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Elgato
Elgato Wave DX
86
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Cheaper alternatives
MICROPHONE comparison VS
Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
vs
RØDE
RØDE NT-USB+
90
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MICROPHONE comparison VS
Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
vs
Rode
Rode NT-USB+
90
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MICROPHONE comparison VS
Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
vs
Shure
Shure SM58
88
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MICROPHONE comparison VS
Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
vs
Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X
88
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MICROPHONE comparison VS
Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
vs
Elgato
Elgato Wave:3
86
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Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
vs
Elgato
Elgato Wave DX
86
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Budget alternatives (≤70% of price)
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Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
vs
Shure
Shure SM58
88
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Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
vs
Elgato
Elgato Wave DX
86
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MICROPHONE comparison VS
Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
vs
Sennheiser
Sennheiser Profile
84
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Rode
Rode PodMic USB
86
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Logitech
Blue Yeti
80
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Frequently asked
What's better than the Rode PodMic USB? +
Higher-scoring microphones include Shure SM7B, Shure MV7+, Shure SM7dB. Each scores above the Rode PodMic USB's 86/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's a cheaper alternative to the Rode PodMic USB? +
Cheaper alternatives in the same category include RØDE NT-USB+, Rode NT-USB+, Shure SM58 — ranked by Specdex score among options priced below the Rode PodMic USB's $199 MSRP.
What's the closest competitor to the Rode PodMic USB? +
The closest matchups (within 3 Specdex points) are Shure MV7, Shure SM58, Rode NT1-A. These are the head-to-head rivals where sub-score differences matter most.