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KLIM Talk Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:?Supported sample rates:44.1, 48 kHzOutput connector type:USB-a

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

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

75%

6.3

Technical score

25%

8.9

User score

▼Worse than 54% of microphones
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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 69% of models
Score components

20%

6.9

Audio Performance

20%

4.5

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

7.6

Design

3%

5.9

Accessories

▼Worse than 69% of microphones
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.8

Number of reviews

Based on 13,754 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 82% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone KLIM Talk

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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 69% of models
Score components:

20%

6.9

Audio Performance

20%

4.5

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

7.6

Design

3%

5.9

Accessories

6.3
User score
User score
8.9/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.8

Number of reviews

Based on 13,754 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.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
9.8/ 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 87% of models
Popularity:
KLIM Talk has a popularity score of 9.8 points, which is higher than 87.4% of microphones.
9.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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 53% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.9
Microphone type
desktop
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
?
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-58 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
USB-a
Headphone output
no
Headphone output
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
44.1, 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
yes
Mute function
yes
▲ 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
▲ Better than 49% of models
This microphone includes onboard gain control. 50.8% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
0
Volume control levels
0
▼ 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
▼ 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
200 mm
Height
200 mm
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 200 mm tall, which is taller than 61% of microphones and equal in height to 0.5% of microphones.
Width
100 mm
Width
100 mm
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 100 mm wide, which is wider than 84.6% of microphones and equal in width to 2.1% of microphones.
Thickness
30 mm
Thickness
30 mm
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 30 mm thick, which is thinner than 99% of microphones.
Weight
236 g
Weight
236 g
▲ Better than 88% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 236 g, which is lighter than 88% of microphones.
Body material
plastic
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Included accessories
pop filter; cable
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
yes
Pop filter included
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This microphone includes a pop filter. 60.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
no
Windscreen included
no
▼ Worse than 32% of models
This microphone does not include a windscreen. 31.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Cable length
1.8 m
Cable length
1.8 m
▼ 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
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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KLIM Talk vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • Includes mix control
    Mix control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This microphone includes mix control, the average microphone does not.
  • 57.3% lighter
    Weight
    236 g
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is lighter than the average microphone (236 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    236 g vs 553 g
  • 26 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    30 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (30 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    30 mm vs 56 mm
  • 3.5x cheaper
    KLIM Talk is cheaper than the average microphone (£20 vs £70).
    £20 vs £70
  • 56.8% more popular
    KLIM Talk has a higher popularity than the average microphone (9.76 vs 6.2).
    9.76 vs 6.22
  • 11.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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
    KLIM Talk
    the average microphone
    KLIM Talk has a higher user score than the average microphone (8.95 vs 8.027).
    8.95 vs 8.03
  • 3.5x cheaper
    KLIM Talk is cheaper than the average microphone (£20 vs £70).
    £20 vs £70
  • 56.8% more popular
    KLIM Talk has a higher popularity than the average microphone (9.76 vs 6.2).
    9.76 vs 6.22
  • 11.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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
    KLIM Talk
    the average microphone
    KLIM Talk has a higher user score than the average microphone (8.95 vs 8.027).
    8.95 vs 8.03
  • Includes mix control
    Mix control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This microphone includes mix control, the average microphone does not.
  • 57.3% lighter
    Weight
    236 g
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is lighter than the average microphone (236 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    236 g vs 553 g
  • 26 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    30 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (30 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    30 mm vs 56 mm
  • 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
  • 80 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    100 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (100 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    100 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 10,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    10,000 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (10000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    Some secondary sources cite 16,000 Hz.
    10,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack, the average microphone does.
  • 3 older release date
    Release date
    2017
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2017 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    2017 vs 2020
  • 44 mm wider body
    Width
    100 mm
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
    This microphone is wider than the average microphone (100 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a width of 56 mm.
    100 mm vs 56 mm
  • 80 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    100 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (100 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    100 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 10,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    10,000 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (10000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    Some secondary sources cite 16,000 Hz.
    10,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • 3 older release date
    Release date
    2017
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2017 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    2017 vs 2020
  • 44 mm wider body
    Width
    100 mm
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
    This microphone is wider than the average microphone (100 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a width of 56 mm.
    100 mm vs 56 mm
  • 15 mm taller body
    Height
    200 mm
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is taller than the average microphone (200 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    200 mm vs 185 mm
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1.8 m
    ▼ 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

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M
mictests.com
26/08/2020
Summary of the review
Review #4869 about “KLIM Talk” - Mic Test
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obli.net
25/08/2017
Summary of the review
KLIM / ANCEL / GHB Voice Desktop USB Microphone Review", "Testing the KLIM / ANCEL / GHB Voice Desktop USB Microphone
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progettiarduino.com
No date available
Summary of the review
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Third-party reviews

Based on 13,754 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about KLIM Talk

  • Simple plug-and-play setup via USB with no drivers required
  • Effective noise suppression and patented audio filter to focus on the voice
  • Adjustable and flexible gooseneck stem for better positioning
  • Physical mute button located on the base for quick control
  • Affordable price point compared to high-end professional gear
  • Good build stability with a weighted, non-slip base

What we don't like about KLIM Talk

  • Build quality concerns, specifically regarding cheap plastic and wiring durability over time
  • The physical mute button can sometimes fail or stop working properly
  • Omnidirectional polar pattern can lead to picking up nearby keyboard noise in gaming setups
  • Limited frequency response (100 Hz to 10 kHz) makes it unsuitable for high-quality music recording
  • Inconsistent performance with certain speech recognition software depending on desk placement

Verdict

The KLIM Talk is a plug-and-play USB condenser microphone featuring a cardioid polar pattern, a frequency response of 100 Hz to 10 kHz, and a sensitivity of -58 ± 2 dB. It is constructed from a mix of metal and heavy-duty plastic, weighing approximately 236 grams, and includes a 1.8-meter cable, a fully adjustable gooseneck, and a physical mute button on its base. Main pros include its easy driver-free setup, compatibility with all major operating systems, and a patented audio filter designed to reduce background noise for clear communication. However, some users have noted cons such as potential durability issues with the mute button over time and limited audio depth for high-end music production due to its narrow frequency range.

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