Choice A
Choose it for price and voice effects
Logitech G Yeti (Blue Yeti)
Logitech's price is $139.99. It has a mute button with a red light, gain, headphone volume and four patterns, and Blue VO!CE filters through G HUB.
Blue Yeti vs HyperX QuadCast 2 S: two big USB condensers
Both are multi-pattern USB condensers with a mute control and a headphone jack, and neither maker documents console chat. Choose the Yeti for the lower maker price and Blue VO!CE voice effects. Choose the QuadCast 2 S for a monitor-mix control, a shock mount and a 3 m USB-C cable.
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Choice B
Choose it for monitoring control and mounting
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HyperX QuadCast 2 S
Tap-to-mute with a light, a mix control for how much of yourself you hear, gain and four patterns, with a removable shock mount and a 3 m USB-C cable plus USB-A adapter. Maker price $199.99.
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What changes between the two?
8 of 10 setup details differ.
| Setup detail | Logitech G Yeti (Blue Yeti) | HyperX QuadCast 2 S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone connection | USB | USB |
| Connectors (differs) | USB · 3.5 mm headphone | USB-C device port · 3.5 mm headphone output |
| Hardware mute (differs) | Mute button with red status light on the front | tap-to-mute sensor with LED status |
| Microphone monitoring (differs) | Yes | headphone output with headphone volume and mic/headphone monitor-mix control |
| Listed computer systems (differs) | Windows · macOS | Windows PC · macOS |
| Included parts (differs) | Yeti microphone · Desktop stand · USB cable | microphone · 3 m USB-C to USB-C cable · USB-C to USB-A adapter · quick start guide |
| Required path components (differs) | Depends on the connection and mounting choice below | compatible USB host connection |
| Mount or thread (differs) | 5/8-inch thread (stand removed) | included removable shock mount · 3/8-inch thread · 5/8-inch adapter |
| Dimensions (differs) | 12 x 12.5 x 29.5 cm in its stand | Not specified |
| Software requirement | Not specified | Not specified |
What they share
Both connect over USB to Windows and macOS, both have four pickup patterns, a mute control and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. For game chat, set either to cardioid and keep it close: a condenser this sensitive hears your keyboard and room too.
Hearing yourself
Both send your voice to headphones plugged into the mic with no computer delay. The QuadCast 2 S also has a mix control, so you can set how much of your own voice you hear against the game; on the Yeti you set your headphone volume.
On an arm
The Yeti is about 550 g on its own and comes in a 1 kg stand that you remove to mount it on its 5/8-inch thread; it is long and heavy for a light arm. The QuadCast 2 S comes in a removable shock mount with a 3/8-inch thread and a 5/8-inch adapter. Check any arm's weight limit against the mic plus mount.
Consoles
Neither Logitech nor HyperX documents PS5 or Xbox chat for these models. If you play on console, see the models that are documented there.
Two complete setup examples
Yeti on a Windows Discord desk
Connect the included USB cable, pick the Yeti in Windows and in Discord, set the pattern switch to cardioid and speak into the side with the Blue logo. Plug headphones into the mic to hear yourself.
- Logitech G Yeti
- Included desk stand
- Included USB cable
- Headphones in the mic's 3.5 mm jack
QuadCast 2 S on a Mac with an arm
Mount it in its shock mount on an arm, connect the 3 m USB-C cable to the Mac, pick it in Sound settings and in Discord, and set the monitor mix so you hear yourself at a comfortable level.
- HyperX QuadCast 2 S
- Included shock mount
- 3 m USB-C cable
- An arm rated for the mic and mount
Follow each microphone signal
Microphone signal
- Logitech G Yeti (Blue Yeti)
- USB data cable
- Computer / supported console
- Chat input
- Connections
- USB · 3.5 mm headphone
- Mute the microphone
- Mute button with red status light on the front
- Hear your microphone
- Yes
Microphone signal
- HyperX QuadCast 2 S
- USB data cable
- Computer / supported console
- Chat input
- Connections
- USB-C device port · 3.5 mm headphone output
- Mute the microphone
- tap-to-mute sensor with LED status
- Hear your microphone
- headphone output with headphone volume and mic/headphone monitor-mix control
Sources and model details
Connections and controls come from these model-specific documents. Manufacturer claims about sound are not independent tests.
- Logitech G Yeti Multi-Pattern USB Microphone Checked October 9, 2026
- HyperX QuadCast 2 S USB microphone Checked September 7, 2026