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FIFINE K668 Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:110 dB SPLSupported sample rates:48 kHzOutput connector type:USB

FIFINE K668 Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

75%

5.5

Technical score

25%

9.1

User score

▼Worse than 79% of microphones
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

20%

6.1

Audio Performance

20%

3.2

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

4.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

5.3

Connectivity

3%

6.7

Design

3%

6.0

Accessories

▼Worse than 92% of microphones
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 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
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on 14,949 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▲Better than 85% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone FIFINE K668

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

20%

6.1

Audio Performance

20%

3.2

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

4.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

5.3

Connectivity

3%

6.7

Design

3%

6.0

Accessories

5.5
User score
User score
9.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on 14,949 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
9.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
FIFINE K668 has a popularity score of 9.9 points, which is higher than 89.5% of microphones.
9.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.5
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
Headphone output
yes
Headphone output
yes
▲ Better than 38% of models
This microphone includes a headphone output. 62.3% of microphones include this output.
3.5 mm audio jack
no
3.5 mm audio jack
no
▼ Worse than 63% of models
This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack. 63.3% of microphones include this connector.
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
▼ 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
48 kHz
Supported bit depths
16 bit
Audio interface sample rate
48 kHz
Audio interface sample rate
48 kHz
▼ Worse than 42% of models
Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
This microphone supports an interface sample rate of 48 kHz which is higher than that of 2.3% of microphones and equal to that of 55.6% of microphones.
Audio interface bit depth
16 bit
Audio interface bit depth
16 bit
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
This microphone supports an interface bit depth of 16 bit which is lower than that of 58.5% of microphones and equal to that of 41.5% of microphones.
Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
N/A
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N. of polar patterns
1
N. of polar patterns
1
▼ 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
▲ Better than 9% of models
This microphone supports a cardioid pickup pattern. 91% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
no
Omnidirectional pattern
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 17% of models
This microphone does not support a bidirectional pickup pattern. 17.1% of microphones support this pattern.
Mute function
no
Mute function
no
▼ Worse than 68% of models
This microphone does not include a mute function. 68.3% of microphones include this control.
Onboard gain control
yes
Onboard gain control
yes
▲ Better than 49% of models
This microphone includes onboard gain control. 50.8% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
1
Volume control levels
1
▲ Better than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This microphone offers volume output of 1 which is higher than that of 34.9% of microphones and equal to that of 49.5% of microphones.
Flat DSP mode
no
Flat DSP mode
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ Better than 14% of models
This microphone supports USB bus power. 85.9% of microphones support USB-powered operation.
Battery life
N/A
Height
185 mm
Height
185 mm
▲ Better than 50% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 185 mm tall, which is shorter than 49.7% of microphones and equal in height to 1% of microphones.
Width
103.95 mm
Width
103.95 mm
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 103.95 mm wide, which is wider than 88.7% of microphones.
Thickness
66 mm
Thickness
66 mm
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 66 mm thick, which is thicker than 62.1% of microphones.
Weight
?
Body material
metal
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Included accessories
stand
Shock mount included
no
Shock mount included
no
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 61% of models
This microphone does not include a pop filter. 60.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
yes
Windscreen included
yes
▲ Better than 69% of models
This microphone includes a windscreen. 31.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Foam windscreen included.
Cable length
?
Android compatibility
yes
Android compatibility
yes
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Xbox. 1.5% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
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FIFINE K668 vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • Includes windscreen
    Windscreen included
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This microphone includes a windscreen, the average microphone does not.
    Foam windscreen included.
  • 2.8x cheaper
    FIFINE K668 is cheaper than the average microphone (£25 vs £70).
    £25 vs £70
  • 58.4% more popular
    FIFINE K668 has a higher popularity than the average microphone (9.86 vs 6.2).
    9.86 vs 6.22
  • 13.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    FIFINE K668
    the average microphone
    FIFINE K668 has a higher user score than the average microphone (9.12 vs 8.027).
    9.12 vs 8.03
  • 2.8x cheaper
    FIFINE K668 is cheaper than the average microphone (£25 vs £70).
    £25 vs £70
  • 58.4% more popular
    FIFINE K668 has a higher popularity than the average microphone (9.86 vs 6.2).
    9.86 vs 6.22
  • 13.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    FIFINE K668
    the average microphone
    FIFINE K668 has a higher user score than the average microphone (9.12 vs 8.027).
    9.12 vs 8.03
  • Includes windscreen
    Windscreen included
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This microphone includes a windscreen, the average microphone does not.
    Foam windscreen included.
  • No zero-latency monitoring
    Zero-latency monitoring
    no
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This microphone does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    16 bit
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
    This microphone supports a lower audio interface bit depth than the average microphone (16 bit vs 24 bit). The average microphone audio interface supports 24 bit.
    16 bit vs 24 bit
  • No on-device controls
    On-device controls
    no
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This microphone does not place key controls on the device, the average microphone does. 79.5% of microphones place key controls on the device.
  • No mute function
    Mute function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This microphone does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • 4,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    16,000 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (16000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 30 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    50 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (50 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    50 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 11 dB SPL lower limit
    Max SPL
    110 dB SPL
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a lower max SPL than the average microphone (110 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    110 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 6.1% worse value for money
    FIFINE K668 has a lower value-for-money score than the average microphone (7.48 vs 7.9).
    7.48 vs 7.94
  • 30 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    50 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (50 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    50 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 4,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    16,000 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (16000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 11 dB SPL lower limit
    Max SPL
    110 dB SPL
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a lower max SPL than the average microphone (110 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    110 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm audio jack
    no
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack, the average microphone does.
  • No zero-latency monitoring
    Zero-latency monitoring
    no
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This microphone does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    16 bit
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
    This microphone supports a lower audio interface bit depth than the average microphone (16 bit vs 24 bit). The average microphone audio interface supports 24 bit.
    16 bit vs 24 bit
  • No on-device controls
    On-device controls
    no
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This microphone does not place key controls on the device, the average microphone does. 79.5% of microphones place key controls on the device.
  • No mute function
    Mute function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This microphone does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2016
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2016 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    2016 vs 2020
  • 47.95 mm wider body
    Width
    103.95 mm
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
    This microphone is wider than the average microphone (104 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a width of 56 mm.
    103.95 mm vs 56 mm
  • 10 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    66 mm
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (66 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    66 mm vs 56 mm
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.

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26/08/2016
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What we like about FIFINE K668

  • Extremely affordable price point (approx. $20-$22)
  • Sturdy, all-metal build quality with a premium feel for its class
  • Simple plug-and-play setup for Windows and Mac
  • Significant audio quality improvement over standard laptop/webcam microphones
  • Includes essential accessories like a tripod stand and foam windscreen

What we don't like about FIFINE K668

  • Severe clipping issues noted by experts even at 1% input gain
  • Lack of a physical gain control knob on the microphone body
  • Permanently attached USB cable which can be a point of failure
  • Wider-than-advertised polar pattern (more omnidirectional than cardioid), picking up excessive background noise
  • Non-standard tripod screw mount limits use with universal stands or boom arms

Verdict

The Fifine K668 is a budget-friendly USB condenser microphone featuring a distinctive omnidirectional polar pattern and a frequency response range of 50Hz–16kHz. Built with a durable all-metal chassis, this plug-and-play device offers a high signal output and a 5.9-foot integrated cable, making it a reliable entry-level upgrade for streaming, gaming, and home studio recordings. Its main advantages include a clear, crisp sound profile for its price point and an easy setup that requires no additional drivers or software. However, the microphone lacks a physical gain knob or mute button, has a non-standard 5/8" to 3/8" threading that limits mount compatibility, and is highly susceptible to handling noise and vibrations.

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