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Anker PowerCast M300 Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:?Supported sample rates:96 kHzOutput connector type:USB-c

Anker PowerCast M300 Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the microphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best microphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

75%

7.5

Technical score

25%

?

User score

â–²Better than 73% of microphones
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

20%

8.3

Audio Performance

20%

8.9

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

8.6

Design

3%

3.6

Accessories

â–²Better than 81% of microphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £45

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Technical Specifications of microphone Anker PowerCast M300

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

20%

8.3

Audio Performance

20%

8.9

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

8.6

Design

3%

3.6

Accessories

7.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Anker PowerCast M300 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 68.3% of microphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the microphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a microphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.3
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
16 mm
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
?
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
USB-c
Headphone output
yes
Headphone output
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This microphone includes a headphone output. 62.3% of microphones include this output.
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
â–² Better than 37% of models
This microphone includes a 3.5 mm jack. 62.8% of microphones include this connector.
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not include a 6.35 mm jack. 2% of microphones include this connector.
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Supported sample rates
96 kHz
Supported bit depths
24 bit
Audio interface sample rate
96 kHz
Audio interface sample rate
96 kHz
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
This microphone supports an interface sample rate of 96 kHz which is higher than that of 58.5% of microphones and equal to that of 24% of microphones.
Audio interface bit depth
24 bit
Audio interface bit depth
24 bit
â–² Better than 42% of models
Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
This microphone supports an interface bit depth of 24 bit which is higher than that of 42.1% of microphones and equal to that of 56.7% of microphones.
Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
?
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N. of polar patterns
1
N. of polar patterns
1
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
The number of selectable polar patterns offered by this microphone is 1, which is lower than that of 24.6% of microphones and equal to that of 75.4% of microphones.
Cardioid pattern
yes
Cardioid pattern
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This microphone supports a cardioid pickup pattern. 91% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
no
Omnidirectional pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This microphone does not support an omnidirectional pickup pattern. 26.1% of microphones support this pattern.
Hypercardioid pattern
no
Hypercardioid pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not support a hypercardioid pickup pattern. 1.5% of microphones support this pattern.
Bidirectional pattern
no
Bidirectional pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This microphone does not support a bidirectional pickup pattern. 17.1% of microphones support this pattern.
Mute function
yes
Mute function
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This microphone includes a mute function. 67.8% of microphones include this control.
Onboard gain control
yes
Onboard gain control
yes
â–² Better than 49% of models
This microphone includes onboard gain control. 50.8% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
2
Volume control levels
2
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This microphone offers volume output of 2 which is higher than that of 84.9% of microphones and equal to that of 14.1% of microphones.
Flat DSP mode
no
Flat DSP mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This microphone does not support a flat DSP mode. 25.6% of microphones offer this processing option.
DSP presets
0
DSP presets
0
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This microphone offers 0 DSP presets, which is fewer than 16.6% of microphones and equal to 83.4% of microphones.
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Phantom power required
no
Phantom power required
no
â–² Better than 10% of models
This microphone does not require phantom power. 90.5% of microphones also operate without phantom power.
Phantom power voltage
N/A
USB bus-powered
yes
USB bus-powered
yes
â–² Better than 14% of models
This microphone supports USB bus power. 85.9% of microphones support USB-powered operation.
Battery life
N/A
Height
186 mm
Height
186 mm
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 186 mm tall, which is taller than 51.3% of microphones.
Width
54 mm
Width
54 mm
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 54 mm wide, which is narrower than 60% of microphones and equal in width to 2.6% of microphones.
Thickness
54.1 mm
Thickness
54.1 mm
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 54.1 mm thick, which is thinner than 56.8% of microphones.
Weight
544 g
Weight
544 g
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 544 g, which is lighter than 53.6% of microphones.
Body material
plastic
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Included accessories
stand; cable
Shock mount included
no
Shock mount included
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This microphone does not include a shock mount. 49.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Pop filter included
no
Pop filter included
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This microphone does not include a pop filter. 60.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
no
Windscreen included
no
â–¼ Worse than 32% of models
This microphone does not include a windscreen. 31.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Cable length
1 m
Cable length
1 m
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 1 m which is shorter than that of 93.1% of microphones and equal to that of 6.9% of microphones.
Two 1m cables included.
Android compatibility
yes
Android compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 34% of models
This microphone is compatible with Android. 65.8% of microphones are compatible with Android.
iOS compatibility
yes
iOS compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This microphone is compatible with iOS. 61.3% of microphones are compatible with iOS.
Windows compatibility
yes
Windows compatibility
yes
Category Benchmark
This microphone is compatible with Windows. 100% of microphones are compatible with Windows.
macOS compatibility
yes
macOS compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This microphone is compatible with macOS. 99.5% of microphones are compatible with macOS.
Xbox compatibility
no
Xbox compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Xbox. 1.5% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
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Anker PowerCast M300 vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • Supports loopback audio
    Loopback support
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This microphone supports loopback audio, the average microphone does not.
    Via AnkerWork software.
  • Includes mix control
    Mix control
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This microphone includes mix control, the average microphone does not.
  • 48 kHz higher interface sample rate
    Audio interface sample rate
    96 kHz
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (96 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
    96 kHz vs 48 kHz
  • Includes LED level indicator
    LED level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This microphone includes an LED level indicator, the average microphone does not.
    Via RGB ring brightness.
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
    23 selectable colours.
  • Supports loopback audio
    Loopback support
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This microphone supports loopback audio, the average microphone does not.
    Via AnkerWork software.
  • Includes mix control
    Mix control
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This microphone includes mix control, the average microphone does not.
  • 48 kHz higher interface sample rate
    Audio interface sample rate
    96 kHz
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (96 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
    96 kHz vs 48 kHz
  • Includes LED level indicator
    LED level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This microphone includes an LED level indicator, the average microphone does not.
    Via RGB ring brightness.
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
    23 selectable colours.
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 6.22x less popular
    Anker PowerCast M300 has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 1 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a shorter cable than the average microphone (1 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    Two 1m cables included.
    1 m vs 2 m
  • 0.3% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Anker PowerCast M300
    the average microphone
    Anker PowerCast M300 has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 6.22x less popular
    Anker PowerCast M300 has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 0.3% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Anker PowerCast M300
    the average microphone
    Anker PowerCast M300 has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 1 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a shorter cable than the average microphone (1 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    Two 1m cables included.
    1 m vs 2 m

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T
toomanyadapters.com
16/05/2022
Summary of the review
Anker PowerCast M300 Review: A Good Budget Desktop Mic
U
uncovers.fr
21/02/2023
Summary of the review
AnkerWork PowerCast M300 Micro: Simple and Efficient
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What we like about Anker PowerCast M300

  • Excellent value for the price, often cited as a high-quality budget option
  • Simple plug-and-play setup with compatibility for Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS
  • Clear and realistic vocal quality suitable for meetings, streaming, and podcasts
  • Durable build quality featuring mostly metal parts and a non-slip base
  • Highly customizable RGB lighting with 23 different colors and effects
  • Effective at blocking out background noise due to its cardioid polar pattern

What we don't like about Anker PowerCast M300

  • No dedicated power switch; the microphone stays on unless unplugged or the computer is shut down
  • Headphone output can suffer from noticeable electronic noise or hissing
  • Requires the speaker to be very close (ideally within 6 inches) to maintain adequate volume without excessive gain noise
  • High gain settings can introduce electronic background noise into the recording
  • Lack of multiple polar patterns, such as an omni mode, limits its versatility for group recordings

Verdict

The Anker PowerCast M300 is a budget-friendly USB condenser microphone featuring a large 16mm capsule and a cardioid polar pattern designed to capture focused, front-facing audio with a high 96kHz/24-bit sample rate. Key characteristics include plug-and-play USB-C connectivity, integrated gain and volume control via an onboard dial, a dedicated mute button with a light indicator, a 3.5mm headphone jack for real-time monitoring, and a customizable 23-color RGB base. Its primary pros are its sturdy alloy steel build with a flexible 180° swivel and 360° rotating base, along with its excellent value for entry-level streaming and podcasting. However, some users have noted cons such as a relatively quiet output that requires staying very close to the mic for optimal levels, potential electronic noise when the gain is cranked to maximum, and the lack of official software support for advanced audio tuning.

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