Elgato · Updated July 2026
Elgato Wave Neo: price & specs
Elgato Wave Neo. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: elgato.com verified verify in ledger
The Elgato Wave Neo is listed at $49.99 on elgato.com as of 2026-07-26, the cheapest microphones (median $148); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 32/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 14 in class.
Verified Jul 26, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Price history
$49.99Is the Elgato Wave Neo a good buy?
At $50, the Elgato Wave Neo is #3 cheapest of the 20 microphones we track, where the median is $153. On the spec sheet, its sample rate of 96 kHz is above the median of the 14, and its bit depth of 24 is at the median of the 14.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $49.99 — current on record (was $89.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Elgato |
| Released | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C |
| Polar pattern | cardioid |
| Type | condenser |
| Sample rate (kHz) | 96 |
| Bit depth | 24 |
| Headphone jack | Yes |
| Mute button | — |
| Mount | included desktop riser/stand; supported mounting threads 1/4", 5/8", 3/8" |
Source: elgato.com (verified 2026-07-07). elgato.com/us/en/p/wave-neo (accessed 2026-07-07, re-verified 2026-07-08) confirmed the exact model "Wave Neo | USB Condenser Microphone" (SKU 10MAI9901) via a full tech-specs table: capsule Condenser, polar pattern Cardioid, bit depth "24 Bit", sample rate "48kHz, 96kHz" (recorded the 96 kHz maximum), interface "Digital: USB-C" plus "Headphones: 3.5 mm stereo jack", frequency response 20 Hz–20 kHz, max SPL 120 dB, and supported mounting threads 1/4", 5/8", 3/8" on an included desktop stand/riser (In the box lists Desktop stand + Riser extension). The same page showed a regular price of $89.99 with a Summer Sale price of $49.99, so $89.99 is recorded as the MSRP/typical price. mute_button was nulled: the page only says "unmute with confidence" and has a "Tap into your sound" section header, with no verbatim mention of a physical mute button, so it is not explicitly supported. No release date is stated on the page, so release/releaseDate are null. No retailer page could be verbatim-fetched for corroboration (Best Buy/Amazon/B&H etc. blocked), so corroboration is null.
Is the Elgato Wave Neo worth it vs cheaper microphones?
Elgato Wave Neo 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 Neo this | $49.99 | USB-C | cardioid | condenser | 96 | 24 |
| Razer Seiren V3 Mini | $59.99 | USB-C | supercardioid | condenser | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Elgato Wave Neo cost?
The Elgato Wave Neo has a US price of $49.99, as of 2026-07-26.
How does the Elgato Wave Neo compare on price?
At $50, the Elgato Wave Neo is #3 cheapest of the 20 microphones we track, where the median is $153.
Has the Elgato Wave Neo's price dropped?
Yes — since 2026-07-25 the Elgato Wave Neo has fallen 44.4%, from $89.99 to $49.99.
What is the lowest price the Elgato Wave Neo has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Elgato Wave Neo is $49.99 on 2026-07-26 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the Elgato Wave Neo?
At $49.99, the Elgato Wave Neo is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-07-25.
What are the Elgato Wave Neo's key specs?
Elgato Wave Neo (Elgato): connectivity USB-C, polar pattern cardioid, type condenser, sample rate khz 96, bit depth 24. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-07.
Price of record: $49.99 at elgato.com, 2026-07-26. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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