Elgato Wave Neo
External Microphones

Wave Neo

Elgato

Released Feb 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Feb 14, 2026

USB condenser microphone offering portable design, wide device compatibility, and clear audio for content creation. The Elgato Wave Neo scores 76/100 based on 8 expert reviews in the external microphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Press-start, Actugaming, Insider-gaming, and Always-on.

Critic Score

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76

based on 8 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Lightweight and portable(2)
  • Works with lots of devices(2)

Cons

  • Limited features(3)
  • Unstable tripod design(2)
  • Mute button is too sensitive(2)
  • Lack of external controls(2)

8 Expert Reviews

85
Feb 15, 2024

The Elgato Wave Neo is a gorgeous, thoughtfully-designed little desktop mic that packs great recording into a sleek and simple bit of kit.

85
Jul 23, 2024

The Elgato Wave Neo offers excellent sound quality and ease of use at an affordable price point, making it one of the best choices in its category despite lacking physical controls.

85

The Elgato Game Capture Neo is a great capture device for anyone who wants to try out streaming or content creation.

82

The Elgato Wave Neo offers great sound and an even better price at $149, making it ideal for everyday creators and professionals.

74
Dec 17, 2024

Voor € 99,- biedt Elgato met de Wave Neo behoorlijk wat waar voor het geld, maar de microfoon klinkt zo uit de doos wat dof en de software heeft beperkte mogelijkheden.

67
Aug 28, 2024

The cheapest of Elgato's great mics, the Wave Neo delivers warm, clear speech recordings with low hassle at a decent price.

65
Mar 9, 2025

The Elgato Wave Neo will make you sound pretty good right out of the box, but there are better (and cheaper) budget mics out there.

62

The Elgato Wave Neo is an affordable USB microphone with acceptable sound quality but suffers from poor build quality and design issues.