USB microphones · Runner-up

Shure MV7+

Critic score how good?
85
Highly rated · average of 4 professional reviews
Critic agreement how sure?
Clear consensus
Scores 80–89 · 4 of 4 recommend it
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 80–89
50607010085 avg
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Score 85 (exact average 84.8). 1 outlets printed a score and 3 didn't, so we estimated those from the verdict.

Shure MV7+Image: Shure

4 professional reviewers tested the Shure MV7+, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: sound quality. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by PCMag Australia, Trusted Reviews, ZDNET and 1 more

The catch: Costs more than other USB mics, and the app is basic.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

3 of these 4 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 4 critics said

Printed scores first, then estimates · all converted to 0–100
  1. 80
    PCMag AustraliaHands-on review · 2024

    An excellent dual XLR and USB-C podcast mic with warm clear sound and useful automatic tools.

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  2. 3 estimated scores, highest first · these outlets print no number
  3. 89est.
    Trusted ReviewsNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2024

    A versatile USB-C and XLR podcasting mic with rich, professional-sounding recordings and excellent build, a compelling buy despite the high price.

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  4. 85est.
    ZDNETNo printed score · Buying guide · 2026

    The reviewer calls the MV7+ kit a steal for podcasters, with rich sound and flexible USB-C and XLR.

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  5. 85est.
    EngadgetNo printed score · Buying guide · 2025

    In a mobile mic roundup, the MV7+ is the pick for best mobile podcast mic for most people, thanks to USB connectivity, a useful app and dynamic capsule.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Sound quality3 of 4

What critics dislike most

Price3 of 4
Controls and app2 of 4

Other USB microphones critics rate highly

Elgato Wave:3Image: Elgato
Best overallElgato Wave:311 reviews87, General agreement
Shure MV6Image: Shure
Best for beginnersShure MV67 reviews84, General agreement

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Common questions

Is the Shure MV7+ worth it?

Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it. Costs more than other USB mics, and the app is basic.

Do critics agree about the Shure MV7+?

Critic agreement: clear consensus. Scores range from 80 (PCMag Australia) to 89 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 9 points across 4 reviews. The reviewers agree closely.

What do critics dislike about the Shure MV7+?

Price (3 of 4 reviews), Controls and app (2 of 4 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Shure MV7+?

The Elgato Wave:3 (critic score 87 (general agreement)), best overall.