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Yamaha MG10XU vs Behringer Xenyx X1204USB

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Behringer Xenyx X1204USB is cheaper at $152. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Yamaha MG10XU or Behringer Xenyx X1204USB?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Behringer Xenyx X1204USB is the cheaper at $152.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Yamaha MG10XU Behringer Xenyx X1204USB
US price $383 $152
BrandYamahaBehringer
Released2010-02
Type analog analog
Total input channels 10 12
Mic preamps 4 4
Phantom power global global
Eq bands per channel 3 3
Aux sends 1 2
USB record channels 2 2
Built in effects 24 16
Onboard recording No No
Fader length (mm) 0 60
Weight (kg) 2.1

Sources — Yamaha MG10XU: usa.yamaha.com (verified 2026-07-13). Behringer Xenyx X1204USB: behringer.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Yamaha MG10XU and Behringer Xenyx X1204USB?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Total input channels: Yamaha MG10XU 10 vs Behringer Xenyx X1204USB 12
  • Aux sends: Yamaha MG10XU 1 vs Behringer Xenyx X1204USB 2
  • Built in effects: Yamaha MG10XU 24 vs Behringer Xenyx X1204USB 16
  • Fader length (mm): Yamaha MG10XU 0 vs Behringer Xenyx X1204USB 60

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