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FIFINE K678 Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Connection type:USBTransducer type:electret condenserMax SPL:130 dB SPLSupported sample rates:48 kHzOutput connector type:mini-USB

FIFINE K678 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 70% of models
Score components

75%

6.8

Technical score

25%

9.3

User score

â–²Better than 70% of microphones
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

20%

7.5

Audio Performance

20%

6.4

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

7.3

Design

3%

4.2

Accessories

â–²Better than 51% of microphones
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 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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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on 11,214 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 91% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone FIFINE K678

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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 51% of models
Score components:

20%

7.5

Audio Performance

20%

6.4

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

7.3

Design

3%

4.2

Accessories

6.8
User score
User score
9.3/ 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
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on 11,214 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.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
9.6/ 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
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â–² Better than 86% of models
Popularity:
FIFINE K678 has a popularity score of 9.6 points, which is higher than 85.9% of microphones.
9.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 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 68% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.2
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
electret condenser
Diaphragm size
?
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-45 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
mini-USB
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
48 kHz
Supported bit depths
16 bit
Audio interface sample rate
48 kHz
Audio interface sample rate
48 kHz
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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)
?
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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
150 mm
Height
150 mm
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 150 mm tall, which is shorter than 82.1% of microphones and equal in height to 1.5% of microphones.
Width
58 mm
Width
58 mm
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 58 mm wide, which is wider than 54.4% of microphones and equal in width to 2.1% of microphones.
Thickness
?
Weight
708 g
Weight
708 g
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 708 g, which is heavier than 66.4% of microphones.
Body material
zinc alloy
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Included accessories
stand; cable; mount adapter
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
2 m
Cable length
2 m
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 2 m which is longer than that of 36.3% of microphones and equal to that of 25% of microphones.
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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FIFINE K678 vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • Includes mix control
    Mix control
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This microphone includes mix control, the average microphone does not.
  • 9 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    130 dB SPL
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
  • 35 mm shorter body
    Height
    150 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (150 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    150 mm vs 185 mm
  • 16% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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
    FIFINE K678
    the average microphone
    FIFINE K678 has a higher user score than the average microphone (9.31 vs 8.027).
    9.31 vs 8.03
  • 54% more popular
    FIFINE K678 has a higher popularity than the average microphone (9.58 vs 6.2).
    9.58 vs 6.22
  • 16% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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
    FIFINE K678
    the average microphone
    FIFINE K678 has a higher user score than the average microphone (9.31 vs 8.027).
    9.31 vs 8.03
  • 54% more popular
    FIFINE K678 has a higher popularity than the average microphone (9.58 vs 6.2).
    9.58 vs 6.22
  • 9 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    130 dB SPL
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • Includes mix control
    Mix control
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This microphone includes mix control, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
  • 35 mm shorter body
    Height
    150 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (150 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    150 mm vs 185 mm
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    16 bit
    â–¼ 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
  • 20 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    40 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (40 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    40 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 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.
  • 8 dB narrower dynamic range
    Dynamic range
    88 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <77.5 dB – >130 dB
    This microphone has a narrower dynamic range than the average microphone (88 dB vs 96 dB). The average microphone has a dynamic range of 96 dB.
    88 dB vs 96 dB
  • 28% heavier
    Weight
    708 g
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (708 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    708 g vs 553 g
  • 20 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    40 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (40 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    40 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 8 dB narrower dynamic range
    Dynamic range
    88 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <77.5 dB – >130 dB
    This microphone has a narrower dynamic range than the average microphone (88 dB vs 96 dB). The average microphone has a dynamic range of 96 dB.
    88 dB vs 96 dB
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    16 bit
    â–¼ 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
  • 28% heavier
    Weight
    708 g
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (708 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    708 g vs 553 g
  • 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.

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richardtech.net
20/03/2021
Summary of the review
FIFINE K678 USB Microphone Review - Richard Tech
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medium.com
22/01/2021
Summary of the review
Fifine microphone for talks and calls online - Medium
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basic-tutorials.com
10/10/2021
Summary of the review
FiFine K678 microphone in test: The cheaper Yeti? - Basic Tutorials
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basic-tutorials.de
10/10/2021
Summary of the review
FiFine K678 Microphone Review: The Cheaper Yeti?
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audiotester.nl
14/03/2023
Summary of the review
Best Microphone - Top 5 of 2023 - Audio Tester
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Third-party reviews

Based on 11,214 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about FIFINE K678

  • Excellent value for money, often costing significantly less than its main competitors.
  • Sturdy, professional-grade all-metal construction with a weighted stand.
  • Crisp, clear sound quality suitable for podcasts, gaming, and voice-overs.
  • True plug-and-play setup for Windows, Mac, and PS4.
  • Convenient on-device controls including a physical mute button with LED indicator and zero-latency headphone monitoring.
  • Compact footprint that saves desk space compared to larger professional microphones.

What we don't like about FIFINE K678

  • Lacks an integrated pop filter, making it sensitive to plosives without an external windscreen.
  • Highly sensitive to handling noise, desk vibrations, and background sounds due to its condenser design.
  • Only supports a single cardioid polar pattern, offering less versatility than microphones with multiple patterns like the Blue Yeti.
  • The front and back of the microphone look very similar, leading users to accidentally speak into the wrong side.
  • Uses a dated Mini-USB connection rather than the more modern USB-C.
  • Included stand is relatively short, which may require a boom arm for optimal positioning.

Verdict

The Fifine K678 is a compact USB cardioid condenser microphone designed for streaming and podcasting, featuring a 16mm diaphragm, a 16-bit/48kHz sample rate, and a frequency response of 40Hz to 20kHz. Its main characteristics include a robust all-metal build, a dedicated front-facing mute button with an LED indicator, and rear-mounted knobs for independent microphone gain and headphone volume control. Key pros include effortless plug-and-play setup across Windows, Mac, and PS4, zero-latency monitoring via a 3.5mm jack, and high-clarity audio that rivals more expensive competitors at a budget-friendly price point. However, notable cons include its lack of an integrated pop filter, a design that makes it easy to speak into the wrong side accidentally, and occasional sensitivity to high-frequency sibilance or background environmental noise.

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