Fifine

Fifine K678

Ranked #10 in USB Microphones

291 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

The Fifine K678’s noise floor and limited response make it a step down from the Samson Q2U.

Consolidated from 10 cited sources across 9 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

1 glowing source
7 positive sources

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Flagged as a product to avoid

2 of 4 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

The Fifine K678 is marketed as a budget option, but reviewers note its limited frequency response and higher noise floor compared to mid-range USB mics.
Flagged 13 September 2026

1 earlier flag predates the point where runs began recording their reasoning, so its grounds were never written down.

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Pros & cons

✓ Budget pricing
✓ XLR/USB versatility
✓ Clear, detailed sound for gaming
✓ Affordable price tier
✓ Solid build

✗ Limited frequency response
✗ Higher noise floor
✗ Harsh high-frequency response
✗ Limited build quality

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 2 outlets wouldn't let us check their links.

Evidence 1 article, 6 video reviews and 3 community sources

1 glowing source

PC House Default Reviewer · reviewer

The FIFINE K678 is a well-regarded USB condenser microphone designed for a studio look and professional-level ease of use, making it a powerful tool for podcasting, streaming, gaming, and recording. It is often cited as a strong competitor to higher-priced professional USB mics.

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7 positive sources

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The K658 was set up in under 5 minutes with both boom-arm and desk stand options, and the K678 is described as an "all-in-one solution" with gain control, instant mute, and live monitoring. This makes them ideal if you aren't tech savvy or don't want to spend hours learning hardware.

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Chris Wilmshurst Chris Wilmshurst · 34.6K subscribers · Feb 2021

The microphone has a good weight and seems to be very solidly built.

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Jack Woodhams Jack Woodhams · 20K subscribers · Jun 2021

Now the one thing that I really love about this microphone is the green LED on the front. Now this is something I think all microphones should have personally.

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Richard Tech Richard Tech · 12.1K subscribers · Mar 2021

The microphone features plug and play use and premium build quality for under £75.

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D.I.D. CHOI D.I.D. CHOI · 4.8K subscribers · Apr 2021

Now disclosure aside, this is a very nice microphone for a cheap and affordable price and is really easy to use, which is probably one of the best benefits.

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Tech Tested Tech Tested · 3K subscribers · Apr 2026

If you want more flexibility in monitoring, the FIFINE K678 is the smarter choice. But if you want the easiest possible setup, the SoloCast still works fine.

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JSyntax Media JSyntax Media · 2.3K subscribers · Jun 2021

It just has a cardioid pattern, which in my honest opinion is something that I prefer for this type of setup because I don't need all those extra capsules. I think you're going to be wasting extra money if especially if you're not going to be using it at all. In my case, I just need to do like kind of like a podcast kind of voiceovers, and I think having one cardioid pattern will give you better quality results. So, let's test it off axis angles. So, if right now I'm speaking right into the microphone where the green kind of indicator icon is on. Now, I'm going to be kind of moving the microphone around.

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #10 of 17 on our USB microphones tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 10 cited sources across 9 outlets.

None of the 8 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Limited frequency response. Higher noise floor. Harsh high-frequency response. Limited build quality.