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Trust GXT 255+ Onyx Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:130 dB SPLSupported sample rates:96 kHzOutput connector type:USB-c

Trust GXT 255+ Onyx Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

75%

7.2

Technical score

25%

?

User score

â–²Better than 58% of microphones
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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 70% of models
Score components

20%

7.9

Audio Performance

20%

7.7

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.7

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

6.1

Design

3%

9.3

Accessories

â–²Better than 70% 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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Best prices

    N/A~ £110

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Technical Specifications of microphone Trust GXT 255+ Onyx

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

20%

7.9

Audio Performance

20%

7.7

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.5

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.7

Compatibility

5%

6.5

Connectivity

3%

6.1

Design

3%

9.3

Accessories

7.2
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 255+ Onyx has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 68.3% of microphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

8.0
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
condenser
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
96 kHz
Supported bit depths
24 bit
Audio interface sample rate
96 kHz
Audio interface sample rate
96 kHz
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
This microphone supports an interface sample rate of 96 kHz which is higher than that of 58.5% of microphones and equal to that of 24% 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
2
Volume control levels
2
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This microphone offers volume output of 2 which is higher than that of 84.9% of microphones and equal to that of 14.1% 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
?
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
70 mm
Thickness
70 mm
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 70 mm thick, which is thicker than 63.2% of microphones and equal in thickness to 0.5% of microphones.
Weight
1,400 g
Weight
1,400 g
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 1,400 g, which is heavier than 95.2% of microphones.
With included boom arm.
Body material
plastic
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Included accessories
boom arm; desk clamp; shock mount; pop filter; cable
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
1.8 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
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
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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Trust GXT 255+ Onyx vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • Includes mix control
    Mix control
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This microphone includes mix control, the average microphone does not.
  • 48 kHz higher interface sample rate
    Audio interface sample rate
    96 kHz
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (96 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
    96 kHz vs 48 kHz
  • 9 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    130 dB SPL
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • Includes LED level indicator
    LED level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This microphone includes an LED level indicator, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
  • 9 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    130 dB SPL
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • Includes mix control
    Mix control
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This microphone includes mix control, the average microphone does not.
  • 48 kHz higher interface sample rate
    Audio interface sample rate
    96 kHz
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (96 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
    96 kHz vs 48 kHz
  • Includes LED level indicator
    LED level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This microphone includes an LED level indicator, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, 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.
  • 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.
  • 2,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    18,000 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (18000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 2.53x heavier
    Weight
    1,400 g
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (1400 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    With included boom arm.
    1,400 g vs 553 g
  • 10 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    30 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (30 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    30 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 6.22x less popular
    Trust GXT 255+ Onyx 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 255+ Onyx
    the average microphone
    Trust GXT 255+ Onyx has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 57.1% more expensive
    Trust GXT 255+ Onyx is more expensive than the average microphone (£110 vs £70).
    £110 vs £70
  • 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
  • 6.22x less popular
    Trust GXT 255+ Onyx 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 255+ Onyx
    the average microphone
    Trust GXT 255+ Onyx has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 57.1% more expensive
    Trust GXT 255+ Onyx is more expensive than the average microphone (£110 vs £70).
    £110 vs £70
  • 2,000 Hz lower high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    18,000 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone has a lower high-frequency limit than the average microphone (18000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 10 Hz higher low-frequency limit
    Lowest frequency
    30 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <20 Hz – >50 Hz
    This microphone has a higher low-frequency cutoff than the average microphone (30 Hz vs 20 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a low-frequency limit of 20 Hz.
    30 Hz vs 20 Hz
  • 2.53x heavier
    Weight
    1,400 g
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (1400 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    With included boom arm.
    1,400 g vs 553 g
  • 14 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    70 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (70 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    70 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
  • 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 iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Trust GXT 255+ Onyx

  • High-quality, clear, and professional-grade audio recording.
  • Comprehensive all-in-one package including an adjustable boom arm, shock mount, and pop filter.
  • Sturdy and robust build with a sleek design and customizable RGB lighting.
  • Convenient on-body controls including a quick-access gain knob and a mute button with an LED indicator.
  • Wide desk mount clamp that securely attaches to thick surfaces.
  • Plug-and-play setup offering instant recognition across multiple operating systems.

What we don't like about Trust GXT 255+ Onyx

  • The included USB cable running along the arm is slightly short, which can be an issue for users with very large desks.
  • Horizontal rotation requires manually loosening a screw, making quick adjustments less fluid.
  • Lacks dedicated audio control software, which may disappoint advanced users looking for deep customization.
  • Can pick up occasional popping sounds depending on positioning.

Verdict

The Trust GXT 255+ Onyx is a professional-grade USB condenser microphone designed for streaming and podcasting, featuring a cardioid polar pattern, a 24-bit/96kHz sampling rate, and a frequency response of 30Hz to 18,000Hz. This comprehensive setup includes a sturdy aluminum boom arm with integrated cable management, a shock mount, and a pop filter, along with a built-in 2-port USB hub and a zero-latency 3.5mm headphone monitoring port. Main pros include its 'plug-and-play' simplicity, high-quality audio capture with a maximum 130dB sound pressure level, and convenient physical controls for gain and muting with a six-color LED status ring. However, some cons noted are the lack of dedicated customization software, the primarily plastic build of the microphone casing, and joint screws on the boom arm that can be difficult to adjust.

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