Shure
Shure MV7+
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Released 2022
Best Microphones · head-to-head
Shure MV7+ vs Elgato Wave:3 MK.2
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 is cheaper at $169.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Elgato
Elgato Wave:3 MK.2
$169.99
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Shure MV7+ | Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $169.99 |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Mute button | Yes | Yes |
| 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).
What's the difference between the Shure MV7+ and Elgato Wave:3 MK.2?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Connectivity: Shure MV7+ USB-C + XLR vs Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 USB-C
- Type: Shure MV7+ dynamic vs Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 condenser
- Mount: Shure MV7+ 5/8" thread (arm-ready); desk stand not included vs Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 included desk stand; 1/4" thread adapter (3/8" and 5/8" adapters included)
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Shure MV7+
Two whitelisted hands-on reviewers (SoundGuys, Tom's Guide) both recommend the Shure MV7+ for podcasters and streamers, praising warm vocal reproduction, an effective denoiser and easy USB-C/XLR setup. Tom's Guide flags the $279 price versus rivals; SoundGuys dislikes accidental mutes. Neither published lab measurements, so both are qualitative. (2 sourced reviews.)
Praised: Warm, detailed vocal reproduction; Strong at minimizing plosives and ambient noise; Dual USB-C and XLR connectivity, usable simultaneously.
Flagged: Expensive at $279 versus rivals; Digital pop filter not fully effective; audible plosives; Touch-panel mute triggered by accident when repositioning.
Elgato Wave:3 MK.2
No sourced tester review yet.