Interface / Mixer comparison

Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 vs Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen)

Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 or Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen)?

The Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 is the better value, costing less while holding a comparable rating. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) earns its price only if you specifically need what its specs do differently. The Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 costs $59.99 against $149.99 for the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen), and the two rate 4.5 and 4.7 out of 5 on retailer reviews respectively. Both are interface / mixer picks that clear our data bar, so this is a real choice rather than a good option against a bad one.

Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22

$59.99

4.5 out of 5 from 12,682 retailer reviews

Budget 2x2 USB audio interface with MIDAS mic preamp for beginner recording and streaming setups.

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen)

$149.99

4.7 out of 5 from 29,242 retailer reviews

Popular 2-in/2-out USB audio interface with low-noise preamps and direct monitoring.

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Where they differ

Spec	Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22	Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen)
Price	$59.99	$149.99
Rating	4.5 (12,682)	4.7 (29,242)
Inputs	XLR / line	XLR / line
Connection	USB	USB

Frequently asked

Is the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 or the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) better for streaming?

The Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 is the better value, costing less while holding a comparable rating. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) earns its price only if you specifically need what its specs do differently. At current tracked prices the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 is $59.99 and the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) is $149.99.

What is the price difference between the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 and the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen)?

The Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 tracks around $59.99 and the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) around $149.99, a difference of $90. Prices here are tracked estimates, so check the retailer listing before buying.

How do owner ratings compare for the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 and the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen)?

The Behringer U-PHORIA UMC22 rates 4.5 out of 5 across 12,682 retailer reviews, and the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) rates 4.7 across 29,242. Both figures come from the retailer listing rather than our own testing, and review volume matters as much as the score.

Neither of these is the whole decision. What quality your stream holds depends on the encoder, uplink, and platform around this part, which is what the configurator works out. Ratings are from retailer listings, not our own testing.