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Focusrite Forte vs Focusrite Scarlett 2i4

Focusrite Forte Sound Card
Focusrite Forte
8.27 in
1.89 in
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 Sound Card
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Editiorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
A new flagship mobile interface in a familiar packageRead more
The Forte is Focusrite’s attempt to build the best compact USB audio interface possible. Have they hit this ambitious target?Read more
The Focusrite Forte delivers two channels of clean, professional-level recording and playback to both PCs and Macs, but it's not as effective at remote recording thanks to its AC power requirement.Read more
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3
3 editorial reviews
Hittin’ the third generationRead more
Focusrite have been listening to their users, and their new Scarletts deliver greatly enhanced low-latency performance among other improvements.Read more
The Focusrite Scarlett series has become one of the most recognizable families of interfaces on the market. High reliability and smooth workflow have...Read more
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User rating
41
4.2 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
49
3.8 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
24 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
6 %

Full Comparison

General

Focusrite ForteFocusrite Forte
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Sound TypeStereoStereo

Connectivity

Focusrite ForteFocusrite Forte
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Headphone outputyesyes
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)11
Microphone inputyesyes
USByesyes

Design

Focusrite ForteFocusrite Forte
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Placement TypeExternalExternal

Audio properties

Focusrite ForteFocusrite Forte
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Noise level (SNR)118.0 dB100.0 dB
D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 96 kHz

Power

Focusrite ForteFocusrite Forte
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Power source
  • Powerline
  • USB
USB

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Focusrite Scarlett 2i4