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Shure MV7+ vs Elgato Wave:3 MK.2
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 is cheaper at $169.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Shure MV7+ | Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — (MSRP not confirmed from a live page during this session; shure.com product detail URLs returned 404. Widely reported launch price was $249.99; set to null per task rules (null beats a guess).) | $169.99 (US MSRP $169.99 confirmed on elgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3 accessed 2026-06-15 (two independent fetches both confirmed).) |
| Brand | Shure | Elgato |
| Released | 2022 | — |
| connectivity | USB-C + XLR | USB-C |
| polar pattern | cardioid | cardioid |
| type | dynamic | condenser |
| sample rate khz | — | 48 |
| bit depth | — | 24 |
| headphone jack | true | true |
| mute button | true | true |
| mount | 5/8" thread (arm-ready); desk stand not included | included desk stand; 1/4" thread adapter (3/8" and 5/8" adapters included) |
| release | 2022 | — |
Sources — Shure MV7+: shure.com (verified 2026-06-15). Elgato Wave:3 MK.2: elgato.com (verified 2026-06-15).