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SoundMagic E11D vs Shure MV88-USBC: which should I buy?

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Buy the SoundMagic E11D for listening through USB-C earphones with a mic; choose the Shure MV88-USBC if you need a stereo condenser microphone for recording. They do different jobs, rather than competing directly.

The SoundMagic E11D (£40 best new price supplied) is a pair of isolating USB-C in-ear earphones with a mic. It’s the sensible choice if listening is your main priority and you also want a microphone included.

The Shure MV88-USBC (£145 best new price supplied) is a MOTIV stereo condenser microphone listed for iPhone and iPad. Choose it if your goal is recording stereo audio, not listening through earphones.

The practical call: buy for the job, not the price difference. Check compatibility with your exact device before ordering either, particularly its connection and any app requirements.

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This answer is based on MyGear's own catalogue, price and list data on these pages:

  1. SoundMagic SoundMAGIC E11D In Ear Isolating USB-C Earphones with Mic Silver — prices and offers
  2. Shure Shure MV88-USBC MOTIV Stereo Condenser Microphone for iPhone and iPad — prices and offers

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