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Focusrite Saffire Pro 26 vs Focusrite Scarlett 18i8

    Focusrite Saffire Pro 26 Sound Card
    Focusrite Saffire Pro 26
      11.57 in
      4.65 in
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 Sound Card
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
      Editiorial reviews
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      2 editorial reviews
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      3 editorial reviews
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      User rating
      35
      4.1 out of 5
      35 user ratings
      5 stars
      		37 %
      4 stars
      		37 %
      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      4.0 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
      		30 %
      3 stars
      		35 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Focusrite Saffire Pro 26Focusrite Saffire Pro 26
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i8Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
      Sound TypeStereoStereo

      Connectivity

      Focusrite Saffire Pro 26Focusrite Saffire Pro 26
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i8Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
      Microphone inputyesyes
      Other connectors
      • Balanced input XLR
      • Firewire
      • MIDI
      • Thunderbolt
      • Digital optical input
      • MIDI
      • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in

      Design

      Focusrite Saffire Pro 26Focusrite Saffire Pro 26
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i8Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
      Placement TypeExternalExternal

      Audio properties

      Focusrite Saffire Pro 26Focusrite Saffire Pro 26
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i8Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
      D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 96 kHz

      Power

      Focusrite Saffire Pro 26Focusrite Saffire Pro 26
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i8Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
      Power sourcePowerlinePowerline

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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