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Samson Meteorite Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:120 dB SPLSupported sample rates:44.1, 48 kHzOutput connector type:mini-USB

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

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

75%

5.8

Technical score

25%

8.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 80% of microphones
5.8

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

20%

6.9

Audio Performance

20%

4.9

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

3.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

7.9

Design

3%

4.5

Accessories

â–¼Worse than 86% of microphones
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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 51% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 598 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 51% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone Samson Meteorite

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

20%

6.9

Audio Performance

20%

4.9

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

3.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

7.9

Design

3%

4.5

Accessories

5.8
User score
User score
8.1/ 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 51% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 598 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.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
7.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Popularity:
Samson Meteorite has a popularity score of 7.3 points, which is higher than 59.8% of microphones.
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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 83% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.4
Microphone type
desktop
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
14 mm
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-52 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
mini-USB
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
44.1, 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
100 mm
Height
100 mm
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 100 mm tall, which is shorter than 95.9% of microphones and equal in height to 0.5% of microphones.
With stand.
Width
50 mm
Width
50 mm
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 50 mm wide, which is narrower than 75.9% of microphones and equal in width to 8.7% of microphones.
Thickness
50 mm
Thickness
50 mm
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 50 mm thick, which is thinner than 73.7% of microphones and equal in thickness to 7.9% of microphones.
Weight
263 g
Weight
263 g
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 263 g, which is lighter than 86.4% of microphones.
Microphone only.
Body material
plastic
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Included accessories
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
no
Pop filter included
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This microphone does not include a pop filter. 60.8% 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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Samson Meteorite vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • 52.4% lighter
    Weight
    263 g
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is lighter than the average microphone (263 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    Microphone only.
    263 g vs 553 g
  • 85 mm shorter body
    Height
    100 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (100 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    With stand.
    100 mm vs 185 mm
  • 2.8x cheaper
    Samson Meteorite is cheaper than the average microphone (£25 vs £70).
    £25 vs £70
  • 6 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    50 mm
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (50 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    50 mm vs 56 mm
  • 2.8x cheaper
    Samson Meteorite is cheaper than the average microphone (£25 vs £70).
    £25 vs £70
  • 52.4% lighter
    Weight
    263 g
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is lighter than the average microphone (263 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    Microphone only.
    263 g vs 553 g
  • 85 mm shorter body
    Height
    100 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (100 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    With stand.
    100 mm vs 185 mm
  • 6 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    50 mm
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (50 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    50 mm vs 56 mm
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 16 dB narrower dynamic range
    Dynamic range
    80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <77.5 dB – >130 dB
    This microphone has a narrower dynamic range than the average microphone (80 dB vs 96 dB). The average microphone has a dynamic range of 96 dB.
    80 dB vs 96 dB
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, 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.
  • 6.8% worse value for money
    Samson Meteorite has a lower value-for-money score than the average microphone (7.44 vs 7.9).
    7.44 vs 7.94
  • 16 dB narrower dynamic range
    Dynamic range
    80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <77.5 dB – >130 dB
    This microphone has a narrower dynamic range than the average microphone (80 dB vs 96 dB). The average microphone has a dynamic range of 96 dB.
    80 dB vs 96 dB
  • 1 dB SPL lower limit
    Max SPL
    120 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a lower max SPL than the average microphone (120 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    120 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 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 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.
  • 6 older release date
    Release date
    2014
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2014 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    2014 vs 2020
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.

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microphonegeeks.com
07/10/2016
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15/03/2016
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24/02/2025
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13/03/2017
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29/10/2016
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Third-party reviews

Based on 598 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Samson Meteorite

  • Extremely compact and ultra-portable design, slightly smaller than a golf ball
  • Simple USB plug-and-play setup with no drivers required
  • Magnetic base allows for easy tilting and positioning
  • Affordable entry-level price point
  • Produces surprisingly clear audio for such a small device

What we don't like about Samson Meteorite

  • Lacks essential features like a headphone jack for real-time monitoring
  • Permanently attached USB cable is very short and not replaceable
  • High sensitivity often leads to picking up excessive background noise
  • Sound profile can be thin, tinny, or sibilant compared to larger models like the Samson Meteor
  • No built-in mounting options for standard microphone stands
  • Build quality is largely plastic and can feel less durable than competitors

Verdict

The Samson Meteorite is a compact USB condenser microphone featuring a 14mm studio-quality capsule and a cardioid pickup pattern designed to isolate primary sound sources from background noise. It offers a flat frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz and high-resolution 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz audio capture, ensuring natural warmth for vocal recordings. Key advantages include its unique magnetic base that allows for 360-degree tilting and easy repositioning, alongside driverless plug-and-play compatibility with Mac, PC, and mobile devices. However, its primary drawbacks include a permanently attached, relatively short USB cable, the absence of a dedicated headphone jack for real-time monitoring, and a lack of physical gain control or mounting options for standard mic stands.

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