Shure MV6
Exact average 83.9 · 2 printed, 5 estimated · printed scores only: 80
Image: Shure7 professional reviewers tested the Shure MV6, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: sound quality and ease of use. Most common complaint: controls and app.
Reviewed by Gamingtrend, WIRED, Tom's Guide and 4 more
The catch: No gain knob, and the stand is fixed.
5 of these 7 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 7 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90Gamingtrend
Rated Excellent as an easy-to-use starter mic with great sound and helpful software.
Read Gamingtrend review - 70WIRED
Clear, natural audio and zero-setup plug-and-play from a good-looking mic, but an awkward mute button and no onboard controls hamper daily use.
Read WIRED review - 89est.Tom's Guide
An Editor's Choice beginner mic with easy setup, rich voice quality and a strong app.
Read Tom's Guide review - 89est.How-To Geek
After a year of use, the writer finds the MV6 sounds excellent for gaming and streaming and beats similarly priced mics.
Read How-To Geek review - 89est.Trusted Reviews
A very good plug-and-play USB mic with rich vocals, strong noise rejection and solid build.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 83est.Windows Central
A very good plug-and-play USB mic with excellent sound and noise reduction at a fair price.
Read Windows Central review - 77est.HardwareZone Singapore
A competent mic whose built-in noise rejection and DSP work well out of the box.
Read HardwareZone Singapore review
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Common questions
Is the Shure MV6 worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 7 recommend it. No gain knob, and the stand is fixed.
Do critics agree about the Shure MV6?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (WIRED) to 90 (Gamingtrend), a spread of 20 points across 7 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Shure MV6?
Controls and app (3 of 7 reviews), Call quality (2 of 7 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Shure MV6?
The Elgato Wave:3 (critic score 87), best overall.