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MAONO PD100U Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Connection type:USBTransducer type:dynamicMax SPL:127 dB SPLSupported sample rates:192 kHzOutput connector type:USB-c

MAONO PD100U 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 72% of models
Score components

75%

7.1

Technical score

25%

8.8

User score

â–²Better than 72% 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

20%

6.9

Audio Performance

20%

7.4

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

6.2

Connectivity

3%

6.3

Design

3%

7.8

Accessories

â–²Better than 62% of microphones
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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 75% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 2,707 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 75% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone MAONO PD100U

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 62% of models
Score components:

20%

6.9

Audio Performance

20%

7.4

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

6.2

Connectivity

3%

6.3

Design

3%

7.8

Accessories

7.1
User score
User score
8.8/ 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 75% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 2,707 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.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.5/ 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 79% of models
Popularity:
MAONO PD100U has a popularity score of 8.5 points, which is higher than 79.4% of microphones.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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 77% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.3
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
dynamic
Diaphragm size
?
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
4
DSP presets
4
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This microphone offers 4 DSP presets, which is more than 92.2% of microphones and equal to 4.2% 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
152.4 mm
Height
152.4 mm
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 152.4 mm tall, which is shorter than 80% of microphones and equal in height to 0.5% of microphones.
Width
80 mm
Width
80 mm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 80 mm wide, which is wider than 73.9% of microphones and equal in width to 1.5% of microphones.
Thickness
80 mm
Thickness
80 mm
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 80 mm thick, which is thicker than 66.8% of microphones and equal in thickness to 1.6% of microphones.
Weight
920 g
Weight
920 g
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 920 g, which is heavier than 85.6% of microphones.
Body material
metal
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Included accessories
stand; cable
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
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.
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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MAONO PD100U 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
  • 4 more DSP presets
    DSP presets
    4
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This microphone has more DSP presets than the average microphone (4 vs 0). The average microphone offers 0 DSP presets.
    4 vs 0
  • Includes windscreen
    Windscreen included
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This microphone includes a windscreen, the average microphone does not.
  • 6 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    127 dB SPL
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (127 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    127 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 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.
    2022 vs 2020
  • 32.6 mm shorter body
    Height
    152.4 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (152.4 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    152.4 mm vs 185 mm
  • 6 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    127 dB SPL
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (127 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    127 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 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
  • 4 more DSP presets
    DSP presets
    4
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This microphone has more DSP presets than the average microphone (4 vs 0). The average microphone offers 0 DSP presets.
    4 vs 0
  • 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.
    2022 vs 2020
  • 32.6 mm shorter body
    Height
    152.4 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (152.4 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    152.4 mm vs 185 mm
  • Includes windscreen
    Windscreen included
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This microphone includes a windscreen, the average microphone does not.
  • 6,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    14,000 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (14000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    14,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 40 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (60 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 66.4% heavier
    Weight
    920 g
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (920 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    920 g vs 553 g
  • 24 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    80 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (80 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    80 mm vs 56 mm
  • 24 mm wider body
    Width
    80 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
    This microphone is wider than the average microphone (80 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a width of 56 mm.
    80 mm vs 56 mm
  • 40 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (60 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 6,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    14,000 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (14000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    14,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 66.4% heavier
    Weight
    920 g
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (920 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    920 g vs 553 g
  • 24 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    80 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (80 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    80 mm vs 56 mm
  • 24 mm wider body
    Width
    80 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
    This microphone is wider than the average microphone (80 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a width of 56 mm.
    80 mm vs 56 mm

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Summary of the review
Maono PD100 Review / Test (vs. SM7b, Podmic, XM8500)

Third-party reviews

Based on 2,707 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about MAONO PD100U

  • Excellent build quality with a premium, full-metal construction
  • High-resolution 24-bit/192kHz recording for clear and crisp audio
  • Effective at rejecting background noise like mechanical keyboards due to dynamic cardioid pattern
  • Plug-and-play simplicity via USB-C, making it very beginner-friendly
  • Highly affordable and offers great value for its price range
  • Includes a physical gain knob for easy volume and sensitivity adjustments
  • Compact and attractive design that looks good for streaming/content creation

What we don't like about MAONO PD100U

  • Lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack for zero-latency real-time monitoring
  • Does not feature an XLR output, limiting its use with professional audio interfaces
  • Low output level; some users find the gain needs to be pushed significantly high
  • Lacks a dedicated physical mute button on the device
  • Being a dynamic mic, it requires the user to stay very close for optimal sound pickup

Verdict

The Maono PD100U is a professional-grade USB dynamic microphone featuring a cardioid polar pattern designed to minimize background noise and focus on the user's voice. It boasts high-resolution 192kHz/24-bit sampling and a flat frequency response of 60Hz-14kHz, delivering clear, natural audio suitable for podcasting, streaming, and gaming. Its main pros include an all-metal durable construction, convenient plug-and-play USB-C connectivity compatible with PCs and mobile devices, and a dedicated mic gain knob for real-time volume adjustment. However, notable cons include the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring and the absence of an XLR output, which limits professional upgradeability.

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