Logitech Yeti GX vs Yeti Orb
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Differences Summary
Capsule type. The Yeti GX is a dynamic microphone and the Yeti Orb is a condenser. The latter is much more sensitive and picks up more ambient sounds.
Polar pattern. The Yeti Orb has a cardioid polar pattern which picks up sounds from the front. The Yeti GX is supercardioid which is an even tighter pickup angle from the front. (Make sure you speak into the top of the GX)
Physical controls. The Yeti Orb has no knobs or switches while the Yeti GX has a mute button and a volume wheel. The volume wheel can be clicked in to activate “Smart Audio Lock” and held in to toggle the RGB lights on and off.
Mounting options. Both mics use 1/4 inch threading, however only the Yeti GX comes with a 1/4 to 5/8 inch adapter in the box. The Yeti GX also comes with a detachable mic arm.
Similarities
Both mics use a 2 meter long USB-C to USB-A cable.
Both mics are compatible with the Logitech G Hub software and Blue VO!CE. They also have customizable RGB lighting that can be synced in the G Hub software.
Both have a plastic, lightweight build.
Audio Quality
Frequency Response
Yeti GX: 60 Hz - 18.5 KHz
Yeti Orb: 70 Hz - 20 KHz
Maximum Recording Bitrate:
Yeti GX: 24 bit 96 KHz
Yeti Orb: 24 bit 48 KHz
Unfortunately, I can’t actually embed a 96 KHz into mp3 format here. And OBS doesn’t go beyond 48 KHz so I can’t demonstrate it in video either. Personally, I can’t tell an actual difference between the bitrates when listening.
As for the actual sound, the Yeti GX has a more narrow pickup pattern and it makes the vocalist’s voice stand out from the keyboard far more than the Yeti Orb. It has a slightly less harsh high-end, but both are a bit on the bright side for my tastes. If you’re looking an SM7B type of sound, these aren’t it. Blue VO!CE can get you closer with its EQ and filters, though.
I prefer the Yeti GX as it picks up less reverb and the sound signature isn’t quite as highs focused.
Verdict
If you have to select between these two microphones, I’d pick the Yeti GX. For home content creators, the ability to naturally decrease background noise and focus on your voice is ideal, and the Yeti GX’s dynamic capsule helps achieve that. If you’re not super tech-savvy, Smart Audio Lock does some simple live audio processing for you as well.
If you want to pick up both a vocalist and instrument with the same mic, or you’re just on a budget, the Yeti Orb is still a great pick.
