Logitech Yeti 2: A worthy successor to a legendary mic

Date:
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:10:50 +0000

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The Logitech Yeti 2 has improved on its predecessor in almost every way, although the higher price is an unwelcome change.

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Yeti 2 two-minute review Its been 17 years since Blue launched the original Yeti, and it didnt take long for it to become fan a favorite in the world of consumer desktop mics. There have been tweaks and touch-ups here and there, but few major changes, even after Logitech bought Blue in 2018. Until now, that is.

Ive been using the first Yeti for years, so I was intrigued to know how the new model compared. The good news is that while theres plenty to love about the original Yeti it became a household name for a reason, after all the Yeti 2 is even more impressive. Its one of the best microphones for streaming available right now. Put the two microphones on a desk together and youll see that the Yeti 2 is very slightly more compact, yet it still retains the distinctive Yeti aesthetic. More noticeable when you pick them up is the weight at 995g (2.19lbs), the Yeti 2 is almost 50% lighter than the 1.4kg (3.09lbs) Yeti. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: Image 1
of 3 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 3 View Original Image 2 of 3 View Original Image 3 of 3 View Original Another thing that immediately catches your eye is the Yeti 2s built-in LED display, which sits above a singular dial that can be pushed in like a button. This display is a new addition and, in combination with the dial, essentially replaces the volume, mute, gain and polar pattern controls on the old Yeti.

This lets you change the mics settings and monitor its audio levels on the display, all without needing Logitechs G Hub app. Its a handy feature if you want to make quick adjustments on the fly, although we found the push-in dial to be a little finicky at times, where pressing it would occasionally not do anything. Still, its useful for quick changes if you dont fancy diving into the G Hub app.

If you do want to do that, though, there are plenty of audio presets to
choose from, including those for interviews, singing, speech to text, different instruments, and more. You can make manual adjustments to equalizer levels, enable the gate, compressor and more, and work through input gain settings, then save your settings to the app or one of five on-board
profiles. Those profiles can be set to automatically activate when specific games launch, too. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 2 View Original Image 2 of 2 View Original That said, G Hub is probably not the most in-depth experience youre likely to find. For
beginners, though, switching polar patterns and adjusting the built-in noise cancelation is about all youll need. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals,
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The most important part of any microphone, of course, is its audio quality. And here, the Yeti 2 really delivers. Compared to my long-serving Yeti, the Yeti 2 sounded much crisper and clearer. The Yeti was by no means bad, but
the latest model shows strong signs of improvement, no doubt helped by the improvement from 16-bit to 24-bit audio and the addition of software noise cancelation.

Part of that is thanks to the new Auto Tracking polar pattern that detects where your sound is coming from and automatically adjusts the pickup area accordingly, ensuring the input is optimized, wherever youre sat. You can still set a manual polar pattern if you like, but Auto Tracking is effective enough that it will be the best option for most people. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 2 View Original Image 2 of
2 View Original Another useful aspect of this voice proximity sensor is its impact on gain. Now, the Yeti 2 can automatically decrease or increase the gain as you move closer to or further away from the mic, ensuring your input volume remains level throughout. This feature isnt perfect I noticed my
voice picked up more echo the as I moved away but its much better than what you got with the first Yeti, where youd just get quieter as you moved away.

As youd expect from Blue/Logitech, the Yeti 2s build quality is top notch.
The main body is made of metal and feels rock solid. The included metal stand has a soft padded base to keep it from slipping, while the lugs that hold the mic screwed into the base are rubberized to minimize bumps and shakes while youre recording. This thing looks beautiful and feels like its made to last. Image 1 of 4 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 4 View Original Image 2 of 4 View Original Image 3 of 4 View Original Image 4 of 4 View Original Theres a
thread on the bottom for attaching the Yeti 2 to a boom arm , in case youd rather use it that way instead of upright in its stand. The display can also be flipped 180 degrees, which makes reading it an awful lot easier when its mounted this way.

Theres not a lot to dislike about the Yeti 2. The single push-in dial didnt seem to be the most reliable feature and merging several buttons into one means it takes a little longer to scroll through the settings than dedicated dials would. Were also disappointed to see the price has increased versus the original Yeti. But thats all blown away compared to thing you care about most with a microphone namely, its audio quality which is as good as it gets in
a consumer mic. Logitech Yeti 2 review: Price & release date Available to buy now Priced at $159.99 / 139.99 / $249.95 AUD The Logitech Yeti 2 is available now from Logitechs website or from third-party retailers. Its priced at $159.99 / 139.99 / $249.95 AUD.

Its more expensive than the original Yeti, which was most recently sold for $139.99 (and is currently on sale for $109.99 on Logitechs website), but the Yeti 2 is not unreasonably expensive. It also offers an awful lot for the price. Logitech Yeti 2 review: Specs Swipe to scroll horizontally

Polar patterns

Auto Tracking, stereo, cardioid, figure8, omni, hypercardioid, supercardioid, custom

Frequency range

20Hz 20kHz

Connectivity

USB-C

Audio bit rate

24-bit

Sample rate

48kHz Should I buy the Logitech Yeti 2? Swipe to scroll horizontally Logitech Yeti 2 scorecard

Attribute

Notes

Score

Features

The clever new LED display makes adjusting settings quick and easy

5/5

Performance

Pitch-perfect audio makes this the consumer mic to beat

5/5

Design

The Yeti 2 looks sleek and understated while being built to last

5/5

Value

The slight cost increase is disappointing, but its still fairly priced

4/5 Buy it if

You want a plug-and-play mic The auto-gain and automatic polar pattern tracking features make managing your voice easier than ever.

You want something thats built to last This is no cheap plastic affair the Yeti 2 is almost all-metal, and it feels like it could take a beating and
keep on trucking.

You dont want to break the bank Sure, the price has gone up, but the Yeti 2 remains in the consumer price bracket without venturing into pro territory. Dont buy it if

You want a professional mic Theres no XLR connectivity and other options
have more studio-appropriate features.

You want dedicated controls Everything is combined into a single dial, which might mean it takes a little longer to adjust your settings.

Youre on a tight budget With the price creeping upwards, this isnt the cheapest microphone on the market. Also consider

Elgato Wave:3 A serious contender for the title of best streaming mic
around, the Elgato Wave:3 sounds just as good as it looks. It only has one polar pattern, but with audio quality as impressive as this, that might not matter.

Read our full Elgato Wave:3 review View Deal

Razer Seiren V3 Pro Razers Seiren V3 Pro is aiming high with its inclusion
of 32-bit float and XLR connectivity. Its fairly pricey, but offers a lot of bang for your buck.

Read our full Razer Seiren V3 Pro review View Deal How I tested the Logitech Yeti 2 I tested the mics performance during games and on calls with friends.
I also made test recordings and compared it to the original Yeti I also spent time putting the microphones software features through their paces in the Razer G Hub app I spent a week testing the microphone on my PC. I called friends to test its performance during gaming sessions and made audio recordings where I directly compared its audio quality with that of the original Yeti mic. Read TechRadars reviews guarantee First reviewed: October 2026



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