Shure SM58 vs …
Every microphones worth comparing against the Shure SM58 — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
Step-up options (higher score)
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Shure
Shure SM58
88
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Shure
Shure SM7B
93
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Shure
Shure SM58
88
vs
Shure
Shure MV7+
92
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MICROPHONE comparison VS
Shure
Shure SM58
88
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Shure
Shure SM7dB
92
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MICROPHONE comparison VS
Shure
Shure SM58
88
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RODE
RODE Wireless PRO
92
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MICROPHONE comparison VS
Shure
Shure SM58
88
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RØDE
RØDE NT-USB+
90
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Shure
Shure SM58
88
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Rode
Rode NT-USB+
90
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Close matchups (within 3 points)
MICROPHONE comparison VS
Shure
Shure SM58
88
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RØDE
RØDE NT-USB+
90
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Shure
Shure SM58
88
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Rode
Rode NT-USB+
90
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MICROPHONE comparison VS
Shure
Shure SM58
88
vs
Rode
Rode NT1 5th gen
90
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MICROPHONE comparison VS
Shure
Shure SM58
88
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AKG
AKG C214
90
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MICROPHONE comparison VS
Shure
Shure SM58
88
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Lewitt
Lewitt LCT 440 Pure
90
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MICROPHONE comparison VS
Shure
Shure SM58
88
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Shure
Shure MV7
88
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Frequently asked
What's better than the Shure SM58? +
Higher-scoring microphones include Shure SM7B, Shure MV7+, Shure SM7dB. Each scores above the Shure SM58's 88/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's the closest competitor to the Shure SM58? +
The closest matchups (within 3 Specdex points) are RØDE NT-USB+, Rode NT-USB+, Rode NT1 5th gen. These are the head-to-head rivals where sub-score differences matter most.