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KLIM Lingo Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:?Supported sample rates:48 kHzOutput connector type:USB-a

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

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

75%

6.0

Technical score

25%

8.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 69% of microphones
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 78% of models
Score components

20%

7.3

Audio Performance

20%

4.9

Recording

16%

2.8

Pickup Patterns

16%

6.4

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

7.2

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

6.2

Design

3%

6.9

Accessories

â–¼Worse than 78% of microphones
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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 63% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on 1,611 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 63% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone KLIM Lingo

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

20%

7.3

Audio Performance

20%

4.9

Recording

16%

2.8

Pickup Patterns

16%

6.4

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

7.2

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

6.2

Design

3%

6.9

Accessories

6.0
User score
User score
8.5/ 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 63% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on 1,611 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.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
7.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Popularity:
KLIM Lingo has a popularity score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 64.8% of microphones.
7.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
Microphone type
desktop
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
?
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
?
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
USB-a
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
no
Cardioid pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
This microphone does not support a cardioid pickup pattern. 91.5% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
yes
Omnidirectional pattern
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This microphone supports an omnidirectional pickup pattern. 25.6% 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
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
250 mm
Height
250 mm
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 250 mm tall, which is taller than 87.2% of microphones and equal in height to 2.6% of microphones.
Width
96 mm
Width
96 mm
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 96 mm wide, which is wider than 83.1% of microphones and equal in width to 0.5% of microphones.
Thickness
96 mm
Thickness
96 mm
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 96 mm thick, which is thicker than 77.4% of microphones and equal in thickness to 1.1% of microphones.
Weight
?
Body material
plastic
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Included accessories
stand; pop filter
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
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
?
Cable length
1.8 m
Cable length
1.8 m
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 1.8 m which is shorter than that of 66.3% of microphones and equal to that of 15% of microphones.
Android compatibility
no
Android compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Android. 66.3% of microphones are compatible with Android.
iOS compatibility
no
iOS compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This microphone is not compatible with iOS. 61.8% 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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KLIM Lingo vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • 3.5x cheaper
    KLIM Lingo is cheaper than the average microphone (£20 vs £70).
    £20 vs £70
  • 3.5x cheaper
    KLIM Lingo is cheaper than the average microphone (£20 vs £70).
    £20 vs £70
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • 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
  • 4,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    16,000 Hz
    â–¼ 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
    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 cardioid pickup
    Cardioid pattern
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone does not support cardioid pickup, the average microphone does.
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
  • 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.
  • 4.1% worse value for money
    KLIM Lingo has a lower value-for-money score than the average microphone (7.63 vs 7.9).
    7.63 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
  • 4,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    16,000 Hz
    â–¼ 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
  • 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.
  • 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 cardioid pickup
    Cardioid pattern
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone does not support cardioid pickup, 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.
  • 65 mm taller body
    Height
    250 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is taller than the average microphone (250 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    250 mm vs 185 mm
  • 40 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    96 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (96 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    96 mm vs 56 mm
  • 40 mm wider body
    Width
    96 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
    This microphone is wider than the average microphone (96 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a width of 56 mm.
    96 mm vs 56 mm
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1.8 m
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a shorter cable than the average microphone (1.8 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    1.8 m vs 2 m
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.

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Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about KLIM Lingo

  • Excellent audio quality for its price range, often surpassing built-in laptop microphones
  • Simple plug-and-play functionality requires no additional software or drivers
  • Sturdy and stable base design with a flexible neck for easy positioning
  • Convenient, easy-to-access mute button located on the base
  • Broad compatibility with Windows, Mac, Linux, and PS4
  • Lightweight yet durable construction with a scratch-resistant matte coating

What we don't like about KLIM Lingo

  • Omnidirectional polar pattern can pick up unwanted background noise like keyboard clicks or room echoes
  • Not compatible with Xbox consoles
  • Some users report the touch-sensitive mute button is too easy to trigger accidentally
  • Reported occasional long-term reliability issues with the on/off button and wiring
  • Not suitable for high-end studio recording or professional music production
  • Indicator light color may be too bright or distracting for some users

Verdict

The KLIM Lingo is a plug-and-play USB desktop microphone featuring a high-definition omnidirectional polar pattern and a patented audio filter designed to prioritize voice clarity while suppressing background noise. Key specifications include a frequency response of 100 Hz to 16 kHz, 76 dB signal-to-noise ratio, and an impedance of 2.2 kΩ, all housed in a durable 180g ABS plastic body with a flexible gooseneck and integrated anti-pop filter. Its main pros include an easy-access physical mute button with a light indicator, universal compatibility with Windows, Mac, and PS4, and a stable, non-slip base with RGB lighting. However, common cons include its lack of compatibility with Xbox consoles, an omnidirectional pickup that may still capture nearby mechanical keyboard noise, and its unsuitability for professional music studio environments due to its consumer-grade hardware focus.

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