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FIFINE K780A Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:130 dB SPLSupported sample rates:48 kHzOutput connector type:USB-b

FIFINE K780A Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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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–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

75%

5.8

Technical score

25%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 77% of microphones
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
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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–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

20%

7.9

Audio Performance

20%

3.2

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

3.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

7.7

Design

3%

9.7

Accessories

â–¼Worse than 85% of microphones
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on 1,115 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.
â–²Better than 68% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone FIFINE K780A

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

20%

7.9

Audio Performance

20%

3.2

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

3.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

7.7

Design

3%

9.7

Accessories

5.8
User score
User score
8.6/ 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–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on 1,115 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.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
7.9/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Popularity:
FIFINE K780A has a popularity score of 7.9 points, which is higher than 69.9% of microphones.
7.9
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.5
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
19 mm
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-34 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
USB-b
Headphone output
no
Headphone output
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This microphone does not include a headphone output. 62.8% of microphones include this output.
3.5 mm audio jack
no
3.5 mm audio jack
no
â–¼ 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
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)
N/A
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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
no
Mute function
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This microphone does not include a mute function. 68.3% of microphones include this control.
Onboard gain control
no
Onboard gain control
no
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This microphone does not include onboard gain control. 51.3% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
0
Volume control levels
0
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This microphone offers volume output of 0 which is lower than that of 65.7% of microphones and equal to that of 34.3% 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
155 mm
Height
155 mm
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 155 mm tall, which is shorter than 78% of microphones and equal in height to 1% of microphones.
Width
48 mm
Width
48 mm
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 48 mm wide, which is narrower than 86.7% of microphones and equal in width to 3.6% of microphones.
Thickness
48 mm
Thickness
48 mm
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 48 mm thick, which is thinner than 83.7% of microphones and equal in thickness to 2.6% of microphones.
Weight
?
Body material
metal
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Included accessories
stand; boom arm; desk clamp; shock mount; pop filter; windscreen; cable
Shock mount included
yes
Shock mount included
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This microphone includes a shock mount. 49.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Pop filter included
yes
Pop filter included
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This microphone includes a pop filter. 60.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
yes
Windscreen included
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This microphone includes a windscreen. 31.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Cable length
2.5 m
Cable length
2.5 m
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 2.5 m which is longer than that of 63.1% of microphones and equal to that of 15% 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.
Requires Apple USB camera adapter.
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.
Requires audio interface.
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 K780A vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • 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 shock mount
    Shock mount included
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This microphone includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes windscreen
    Windscreen included
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This microphone includes a windscreen, the average microphone does not.
  • 8 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    48 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (48 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    48 mm vs 56 mm
  • 30 mm shorter body
    Height
    155 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (155 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    155 mm vs 185 mm
  • 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
  • 8 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    48 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (48 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    48 mm vs 56 mm
  • 30 mm shorter body
    Height
    155 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (155 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    155 mm vs 185 mm
  • Includes shock mount
    Shock mount included
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This microphone includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes windscreen
    Windscreen included
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This microphone includes a windscreen, the average microphone does not.
  • No zero-latency monitoring
    Zero-latency monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This microphone does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This microphone does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • 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
  • No on-device controls
    On-device controls
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This microphone does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • 30 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    50 Hz
    â–¼ 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
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm audio jack
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack, the average microphone does.
  • 5.4% worse value for money
    FIFINE K780A has a lower value-for-money score than the average microphone (7.54 vs 7.9).
    7.54 vs 7.94
  • 30 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    50 Hz
    â–¼ 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
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm audio jack
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    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
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This microphone does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • No on-device controls
    On-device controls
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This microphone does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.

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02/07/2021
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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,115 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about FIFINE K780A

  • Excellent value for money as a complete starter bundle
  • Comprehensive accessory kit includes a boom arm, shock mount, and pop filter
  • True plug-and-play functionality on Windows and Mac without extra drivers
  • Decent audio quality that is clean, crisp, and suitable for spoken word
  • Sturdy metal construction for the microphone and major components
  • Effective background noise minimization due to its unidirectional cardioid pattern

What we don't like about FIFINE K780A

  • No physical mute button or headphone jack for direct monitoring on the mic body
  • Large physical footprint; the full setup can be bulky and obstruct monitors or faces
  • Low-end audio response can feel a bit thin or lack richness compared to pro gear
  • Included boom arm can be somewhat stiff and has limited horizontal flexibility
  • High frequencies may become harsh or 'tinny' when recording at high volume levels

Verdict

The Fifine K780A is a professional-grade USB condenser microphone kit featuring a cardioid polar pattern designed to isolate primary sound sources while minimizing background noise. Key technical specifications include a frequency response of 50Hz to 20kHz, a sensitivity of -34dB (±30% at 1kHz), and a signal-to-noise ratio of 78dB. Its main advantages are the plug-and-play functionality via an 8.2-foot USB cable, a rugged metal construction, and a comprehensive accessory bundle that includes an adjustable scissor boom arm, a metal shock mount, and a dual-layered pop filter. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of a built-in 3.5mm headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring, no physical mute button or gain control on the microphone body, and a bulky overall footprint that may obstruct desk space or screen visibility.

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