Elgato · Updated June 2026
Elgato Wave:3 MK.2: price & specs
Elgato Wave:3 MK.2. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: elgato.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 is listed at $169.99 on elgato.com as of 2026-06-27, #15 cheapest of 20 microphones (median $148); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 0/100 pay-blind standing, #12 of 14 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 a good buy?
At $170, the Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 is #15 cheapest of the 20 microphones we track, where the median is $153. On the spec sheet, its sample rate of 48 kHz is the lowest of the 14, and its bit depth of 24 is at the median of the 14.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $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 | Elgato |
| Released | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C |
| Polar pattern | cardioid |
| Type | condenser |
| Sample rate (kHz) | 48 |
| Bit depth | 24 |
| Headphone jack | Yes |
| Mute button | Yes |
| Mount | included desk stand; 1/4" thread adapter (3/8" and 5/8" adapters included) |
Source: elgato.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by elgato.com. elgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3 and elgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3-black both accessed 2026-06-15, both returned identical specs: full product name 'Wave:3 MK.2 USB Condenser Microphone', connectivity USB-C (USB 2.0 HS), polar pattern cardioid, capsule type 16mm condenser (integrated JFET), sample rate 48kHz, bit depth 24-bit, headphone jack 3.5mm stereo yes, mute 'Tap to mute' yes, included desk stand, 1/4-inch thread with 5/8" and 3/8" adapters, Wave FX Processor with Clipguard 2.0, maximum SPL 130dB, dynamic range 110dB, frequency response 70-20,000Hz. Price $169.99 confirmed on both page fetches. Release date: 'MK.2' designation noted but exact date not specified on page.
Is the Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 worth it vs cheaper microphones?
Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 against its closest cheaper and pricier microphones on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 20 ranked
| Product | Price | Connectivity | Polar pattern | Type | Sample rate (kHz) | Bit depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 this | $169.99 | USB-C | cardioid | condenser | 48 | 24 |
| Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X | $169 | USB-C | cardioid | condenser | 96 | 24 |
| HyperX QuadCast S | $199.99 | USB | cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, stereo | condenser | 48 | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 cost?
The Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 has a US price of $169.99 (US MSRP $169.99 confirmed on elgato.com/us/en/p/wave-3 accessed 2026-06-15 (two independent fetches both confirmed).), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 compare on price?
At $170, the Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 is #15 cheapest of the 20 microphones we track, where the median is $153.
What are the Elgato Wave:3 MK.2's key specs?
Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 (Elgato): connectivity USB-C, polar pattern cardioid, type condenser, sample rate khz 48, bit depth 24. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $169.99 at elgato.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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