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Trust GXT 232 Mantis Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connection type:USBTransducer type:electret condenserMax SPL:?Supported sample rates:48 kHzOutput connector type:USB-a

Trust GXT 232 Mantis Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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 97% of models
Score components

75%

5.6

Technical score

25%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 97% of microphones
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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 89% of models
Score components

20%

7.3

Audio Performance

20%

3.2

Recording

16%

2.8

Pickup Patterns

16%

4.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.6

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

7.6

Design

3%

9.1

Accessories

â–¼Worse than 89% 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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    N/A~ £25

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Technical Specifications of microphone Trust GXT 232 Mantis

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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 89% of models
Score components:

20%

7.3

Audio Performance

20%

3.2

Recording

16%

2.8

Pickup Patterns

16%

4.9

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.6

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

7.6

Design

3%

9.1

Accessories

5.6
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:
Trust GXT 232 Mantis has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 68.3% of microphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.9
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
electret condenser
Diaphragm size
?
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-38 dBV/Pa
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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
150 mm
Height
150 mm
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 150 mm tall, which is shorter than 82.1% of microphones and equal in height to 1.5% of microphones.
Body only.
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
35 mm
Thickness
35 mm
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 35 mm thick, which is thinner than 97.9% of microphones and equal in thickness to 0.5% of microphones.
Weight
?
Body material
plastic
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Included accessories
stand; shock mount; pop filter; windscreen; cable; mount adapter; carrying case
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
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
1.5 m
Cable length
1.5 m
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 1.5 m which is shorter than that of 82.5% of microphones and equal to that of 6.9% 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
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.
Requires Lightning or USB-C adapter.
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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Trust GXT 232 Mantis 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.
  • 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 windscreen
    Windscreen included
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This microphone includes a windscreen, the average microphone does not.
  • 21 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    35 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (35 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    35 mm vs 56 mm
  • 2.8x cheaper
    Trust GXT 232 Mantis is cheaper than the average microphone (£25 vs £70).
    £25 vs £70
  • 35 mm shorter body
    Height
    150 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (150 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    Body only.
    150 mm vs 185 mm
  • 2.8x cheaper
    Trust GXT 232 Mantis is cheaper than the average microphone (£25 vs £70).
    £25 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.
  • 21 mm thinner body
    Thickness
    35 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thinner than the average microphone (35 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    35 mm vs 56 mm
  • 35 mm shorter body
    Height
    150 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (150 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    Body only.
    150 mm vs 185 mm
  • 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 windscreen
    Windscreen included
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This microphone includes a windscreen, the average microphone does not.
  • No zero-latency monitoring
    Zero-latency monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This microphone does not support zero-latency monitoring, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
  • 14.3% worse value for money
    Trust GXT 232 Mantis has a lower value-for-money score than the average microphone (6.95 vs 7.9).
    6.95 vs 7.94
  • 6.22x less popular
    Trust GXT 232 Mantis 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
    Trust GXT 232 Mantis
    the average microphone
    Trust GXT 232 Mantis has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 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.
  • No zero-latency monitoring
    Zero-latency monitoring
    no
    â–¼ 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
    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.
  • 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.
  • 1 older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2019 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    April 2019.
    2019 vs 2020
  • 0.5 m shorter cable length
    Cable length
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a shorter cable than the average microphone (1.5 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    1.5 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.

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What we like about Trust GXT 232 Mantis

  • Excellent value for money for a budget-friendly price point
  • True plug-and-play setup with instant Windows recognition and no software required
  • Includes essential accessories: tripod stand, pop filter, and shock mount
  • Clear audio quality that significantly improves upon built-in laptop or headset mics
  • Lightweight and compact design suitable for small desk setups
  • Reliable for casual gaming, video calls (Zoom/Teams), and hobbyist streaming

What we don't like about Trust GXT 232 Mantis

  • Omnidirectional pickup pattern captures significant background noise (keyboard clicks, room echoes)
  • Included pop filter is often reported as flimsy or difficult to stay attached
  • Lacks a physical mute button or built-in volume controls on the device
  • Short 1.5m USB cable limits placement options without an extension
  • Plastic build quality feels less durable compared to higher-end metal microphones
  • Can be very quiet on some systems, requiring third-party software to boost levels

Verdict

The Trust GXT 232 Mantis is a budget-friendly USB condenser microphone designed for streaming and recording on PC, PS4, and PS5. It features an omnidirectional polar pattern, a frequency response of 50 Hz to 16,000 Hz, an impedance of 32 Ohms, and a sensitivity of -38 dB. The main pros include its plug-and-play simplicity, a 1.5m cable, and a comprehensive accessory bundle that includes a tripod stand, a shock mount to reduce surface vibrations, and a pop filter for clearer speech. However, it lacks a physical mute button or gain control, and users often report a noticeable level of background hiss or ambient noise due to its non-directional pickup pattern and plastic build.

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