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Haylou GX1 Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:?Supported sample rates:192 kHzOutput connector type:USB-c

Haylou GX1 Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

75%

7.1

Technical score

25%

?

User score

â–²Better than 51% of microphones
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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 63% of models
Score components

20%

8.3

Audio Performance

20%

7.4

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

7.0

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

7.1

Connectivity

3%

7.7

Design

3%

8.2

Accessories

â–²Better than 63% 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
â–¼
<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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Best prices

    N/A~ £35

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Technical Specifications of microphone Haylou GX1

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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 63% of models
Score components:

20%

8.3

Audio Performance

20%

7.4

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

7.0

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

7.1

Connectivity

3%

7.7

Design

3%

8.2

Accessories

7.1
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:
Haylou GX1 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 68.3% of microphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.0
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
25 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
192 kHz
Supported bit depths
24 bit
Audio interface sample rate
192 kHz
Audio interface sample rate
192 kHz
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
This microphone supports an interface sample rate of 192 kHz which is higher than that of 83% of microphones and equal to that of 17% 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
1
Volume control levels
1
â–² 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
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
yes
Phantom power required
yes
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
This microphone requires phantom power. 9.1% of microphones also require 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
176.5 mm
Height
176.5 mm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 176.5 mm tall, which is shorter than 58.5% of microphones.
Width
71.5 mm
Width
71.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 71.5 mm wide, which is wider than 72.3% of microphones.
Thickness
71.5 mm
Thickness
71.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 71.5 mm thick, which is thicker than 64.2% of microphones.
Weight
?
Body material
aluminum
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Included accessories
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
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
?
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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Haylou GX1 vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • 144 kHz higher interface sample rate
    Audio interface sample rate
    192 kHz
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (192 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
    192 kHz vs 48 kHz
  • Supports wireless use
    Wireless capability
    yes
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This microphone supports wireless use, the average microphone does not.
  • 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 RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is newer than the average microphone (2022 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    September 2022.
    2022 vs 2020
  • 2x cheaper
    Haylou GX1 is cheaper than the average microphone (£35 vs £70).
    £35 vs £70
  • 2x cheaper
    Haylou GX1 is cheaper than the average microphone (£35 vs £70).
    £35 vs £70
  • Supports wireless use
    Wireless capability
    yes
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This microphone supports wireless use, the average microphone does not.
  • 144 kHz higher interface sample rate
    Audio interface sample rate
    192 kHz
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (192 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
    192 kHz vs 48 kHz
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is newer than the average microphone (2022 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    September 2022.
    2022 vs 2020
  • 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.
  • Requires phantom power
    Phantom power required
    yes
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone requires phantom power, while the average microphone does not.
  • 6.22x less popular
    Haylou GX1 has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 19 mW lower headphone output power
    Headphone output power
    25 mW
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >130 mW
    This microphone has a lower headphone output power than the average microphone (25 mW vs 44 mW). The average microphone has a headphone output power of 44 mW.
    25 mW vs 44 mW
  • 15.5 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    71.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (71.5 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    71.5 mm vs 56 mm
  • 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
    Haylou GX1
    the average microphone
    Haylou GX1 has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 6.22x less popular
    Haylou GX1 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
    Haylou GX1
    the average microphone
    Haylou GX1 has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 19 mW lower headphone output power
    Headphone output power
    25 mW
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >130 mW
    This microphone has a lower headphone output power than the average microphone (25 mW vs 44 mW). The average microphone has a headphone output power of 44 mW.
    25 mW vs 44 mW
  • Requires phantom power
    Phantom power required
    yes
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone requires phantom power, while the average microphone does not.
  • 15.5 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    71.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (71.5 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    71.5 mm vs 56 mm

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18/01/2024
Summary of the review
An incredible microphone that is really cheap and works great!", "An amazing, super affordable microphone that works incredibly well!
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What we like about Haylou GX1

  • Excellent sound quality that competes with more expensive standard microphones like the Blue Yeti
  • Solid build quality with an aluminum alloy stand and premium materials
  • Aesthetic RGB lighting that appeals to gamers and streamers
  • Easy plug-and-play setup without the need for additional drivers
  • Real-time, latency-free monitoring via a built-in 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Convenient physical controls for one-key muting and gain adjustment
  • Affordable price point offering great value for money

What we don't like about Haylou GX1

  • No dedicated software support for adjusting RGB, gain, or advanced audio effects
  • RGB lighting is not customizable and continuously cycles through multi-color patterns
  • No visual indicator on the continuous volume/gain knob to show current levels (e.g., 25% vs 85%)
  • Microphone is permanently attached to its stand, limiting compatibility with some external boom arms or mounts
  • Noticeable noise floor (hiss) when the gain is set above 60%
  • Sound pickup quality significantly decreases if the user is more than 2 meters away

Verdict

The Haylou GX1 is a condenser streaming microphone featuring a 25mm diaphragm capsule and a cardioid pickup pattern designed to capture clear vocals while minimizing background noise. It supports high-fidelity audio with a 24-bit depth and 192kHz sampling rate, alongside a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz and -8dBFS/Pa sensitivity. Key pros include its premium aviation aluminum build, dynamic RGB lighting for visual status, and user-friendly controls like a one-key mute button and latency-free monitoring via a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, it is noted for being permanently attached to its stand, which prevents use with external boom arms, and its cardioid pattern can still pick up loud ambient sounds if the gain is not carefully adjusted.

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