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Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 vs Focusrite Scarlett 18i20

    Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 Sound Card
    Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Sound Card
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Editiorial reviews
      2
      2 editorial reviews
      The new audio interface from Focusrite offers an awful lot, for an awful lot less than you'd think. Let's find out what it can do...Read more
      Another quality audio interface from the Saffire stableRead more
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      4
      4 editorial reviews
      Interface covers a connection spectrumRead more
      The latest generation of Focusrite's extensive Scarlett range offers something for every budget.Read more
      Focusrite scores on features, sound quality, and value with this well-priced audio interface with four mic preamps.Read more
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      User rating
      50
      4.2 out of 5
      50 user ratings
      5 stars
      		42 %
      4 stars
      		38 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      62
      3.9 out of 5
      62 user ratings
      5 stars
      		38 %
      4 stars
      		27 %
      3 stars
      		24 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		4 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Focusrite Saffire Pro 40Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Sound TypeStereoStereo

      Connectivity

      Focusrite Saffire Pro 40Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Analog 3.5mm output00
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)810
      Microphone inputyesyes
      Other connectors
      • Digital coaxial input
      • Digital coaxial output
      • Digital optical input
      • Digital optical output
      • Firewire
      • MIDI
      • Thunderbolt
      • Balanced input XLR
      • Digital coaxial input
      • Digital coaxial output
      • Digital optical input
      • Digital optical output
      • MIDI
      USBnoyes

      Design

      Focusrite Saffire Pro 40Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Placement TypeExternalExternal

      Audio properties

      Focusrite Saffire Pro 40Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Noise level (SNR)109.0 dB108.0 dB
      D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 96 kHz

      Power

      Focusrite Saffire Pro 40Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
      Focusrite Scarlett 18i20Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
      Power sourcePowerlinePowerline

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Often compared with Focusrite Saffire Pro 40

              Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 Sound Card
              Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
              FocusriteSaffire Pro 40
              FocusriteScarlett 18i20
              Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 Sound Card
              M-Audio ProFire 2626
              FocusriteSaffire Pro 40
              M-AudioProFire 2626

              Often compared with Focusrite Scarlett 18i20

              Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Sound Card
              Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
              FocusriteScarlett 18i20
              FocusriteSaffire Pro 40
              Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Sound Card
              MOTU 8Pre
              FocusriteScarlett 18i20
              MOTU8Pre
              Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Sound Card
              Focusrite Clarett 8Pre
              FocusriteScarlett 18i20
              FocusriteClarett 8Pre
              Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Sound Card
              Behringer U-Phoria UMC1820
              FocusriteScarlett 18i20
              BehringerU-Phoria UMC1820
              Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Sound Card
              Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56
              FocusriteScarlett 18i20
              FocusriteLiquid Saffire 56
              Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Sound Card
              PreSonus Studio 192
              FocusriteScarlett 18i20
              PreSonusStudio 192
              Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Sound Card
              Tascam US-16x08
              FocusriteScarlett 18i20
              TascamUS-16x08
              Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Sound Card
              Focusrite Clarett 8PreX
              FocusriteScarlett 18i20
              FocusriteClarett 8PreX