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Asus Xonar DX vs Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2

    Asus Xonar DX Sound Card
    Asus Xonar DX
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2 Sound Card
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2
      Editiorial reviews
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      11 editorial reviews
      ASUS Xonar DX 7.1 PCI-E Sound Card Review Featuring Manufacturers Part#: XONAR DX Price: Click here to compare prices Availability: In Stores Now Product Page: XONAR DX Warranty: 1yr. Manufacturers The current soundcard landscape offers many options to the PC audio enthusiast...Read more
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      The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is a simple stereo input box that's ideal for recording and mixing both music and podcasts.Read more
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      User rating
      60
      4.0 out of 5
      60 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
      		1 %
      37
      4.0 out of 5
      37 user ratings
      5 stars
      		27 %
      4 stars
      		48 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Asus Xonar DXAsus Xonar DX
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2
      Sound TypeSurroundStereo

      Connectivity

      Asus Xonar DXAsus Xonar DX
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2
      Analog 3.5mm output40
      Analogue RCA outputs00
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Headphone output (3.5 mm)10
      Jack Plug input00
      Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)02
      Microphone inputyesyes
      Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)10
      Other connectors
      • Digital optical output
      • HDMI
      • MIDI
      • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
      Balanced input XLR
      USBnoyes

      Design

      Asus Xonar DXAsus Xonar DX
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2
      Placement TypeInternalExternal

      Features

      Asus Xonar DXAsus Xonar DX
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2
      Support for ASIOyesyes

      Audio properties

      Asus Xonar DXAsus Xonar DX
      Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 MK2
      D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz

      Pros & Cons

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