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Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 vs Steinberg UR242

8.27 in
1.89 in
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 Sound Card
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
7.8 in
1.85 in
Steinberg UR242 Sound Card
Steinberg UR242
User rating
49
3.8 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
24 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
6 %
41
3.9 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
39 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Focusrite Scarlett 2i4Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Steinberg UR242Steinberg UR242
Sound TypeStereoStereo
Interface TypeUSBUSB

Connectivity

Focusrite Scarlett 2i4Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Steinberg UR242Steinberg UR242
Analog 3.5mm output00
Analogue RCA outputs20
Headphone outputyesyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)00
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)11
Jack Plug input24
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)22
Microphone inputyesyes
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)00
XLR22
Other connectorsMIDIMIDI
USByesyes

Dimensions

Focusrite Scarlett 2i4Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Steinberg UR242Steinberg UR242
Width8.27 in7.8 in
Depth5.51 in6.26 in
Height1.89 in1.85 in
Weight31.39 oz45.86 oz

Design

Focusrite Scarlett 2i4Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Steinberg UR242Steinberg UR242
Placement TypeExternalExternal

Features

Focusrite Scarlett 2i4Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Steinberg UR242Steinberg UR242
Support for ASIOyesyes

Audio properties

Focusrite Scarlett 2i4Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Steinberg UR242Steinberg UR242
D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz
Audio quality24.0 bit24.0 bit

Power

Focusrite Scarlett 2i4Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Steinberg UR242Steinberg UR242
Power sourceUSBPowerline

Pros & Cons

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          Often compared with Focusrite Scarlett 2i4

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