# RODE Wireless PRO vs Saramonic Ultra: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the RODE Wireless PRO (RODE) and Saramonic Ultra (Saramonic) among wireless mic systems.

## Side by side

| Spec | RODE Wireless PRO | Saramonic Ultra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | not published | $239 |
| Brand | RODE | Saramonic |
| Released | 2023-09 | — |
| Rf band type | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz |
| Transmitter count | 2 | 2 |
| Range meters | 260 | 300 |
| Tx battery life hrs | 7 | 6 |
| Total battery hrs | 21 | 18 |
| Onboard recording hrs | 40 | — |
| Bit depth float | Yes | Yes |
| Latency ms | — | 25 |
| Max spl (dB) | 123.5 | 130 |
| Noise cancellation | — | Yes |
| Output interface | 3.5mm-TRS | — |
| Weight grams tx | 36 | 35 |

## Key differences

- Range meters: RODE Wireless PRO 260 vs Saramonic Ultra 300
- Tx battery life hrs: RODE Wireless PRO 7 vs Saramonic Ultra 6
- Total battery hrs: RODE Wireless PRO 21 vs Saramonic Ultra 18
- Max spl (dB): RODE Wireless PRO 123.5 vs Saramonic Ultra 130
- Weight grams tx: RODE Wireless PRO 36 vs Saramonic Ultra 35

## What reviewers say

**RODE Wireless PRO** — Two whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, SoundGuys) hands-on reviewed the RODE Wireless PRO and both call its audio excellent, praising the 32-bit float, safety-track and 32GB onboard recording. Tom's Guide accidentally left a transmitter running and measured 7h26m of continuous recording to depletion, matching Rode's 7-hour rating. Both note it has no noise-canceling mode and struggles outdoors in wind versus the DJI Mic 2; Tom's Guide also criticises the tiny screen, fiddly controls and mandatory companion app, while SoundGuys flags the high price and bulky, non-discreet transmitters. (2 sourced reviews.)

**Saramonic Ultra** — Only one whitelisted tester (TechRadar) published a hands-on Saramonic Ultra review, based on a week of real-world use with an iPhone 13 and Lumix GH6. It rates the kit a viable, affordable pro-friendly option, praising crisp customizable 24-bit audio (Vocal Boost adds heft), 32-bit float onboard recording, timecode support and rain-proof IPX5 transmitters, but flags weak noise cancelling that still leaves traffic and wind audible at the top setting. No lab measurements were taken. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- RODE Wireless PRO: https://rode.com/en-us/products/wireless-pro (rode.com, verified 2026-07-11)
- Saramonic Ultra: https://www.saramonic.com/product/ultra (saramonic.com, verified 2026-07-11)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/wireless-mic-systems/rode-wireless-pro-vs-saramonic-ultra/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, RODE Wireless PRO (not published) vs Saramonic Ultra ($239) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/wireless-mic-systems/rode-wireless-pro-vs-saramonic-ultra/
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