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BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C vs Hollyland Lark M2 Combo

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BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit

BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit

  • 2.4 GHz wireless connection.
  • Power source: two AAA batteries per transmitter.
  • Signal-to-Noise ratio: 84 dB or higher.
  • USB: USB-C.
  • 3.5 mm headphone output.
KSh 17,800In Stock
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Hollyland Lark M2 Combo

Hollyland Lark M2 Combo

  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion.
  • About 40 hours with the case.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless connection.
  • About 111 g for the case.
  • USB-C and charging case.
KSh 16,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Hollyland Lark M2 Combo if you want a longer range (up to 300 m) and a lower price (KSh 1,800 less). Choose the BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit if you prefer two AAA batteries per transmitter.

This comparison is partial: only 7 of the 58 specifications are published for both products. The BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit does not list type, Microphone System or mounting / Attachment; the Hollyland Lark M2 Combo does not list Transmitter Input or Monitoring Output.

Connections

BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit
2.4 GHz digital wireless
Hollyland Lark M2 Combo
GFSK 2Mbps

Signal-to-Noise ratio

BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit
84 dB
Hollyland Lark M2 Combo
70dB

Polar pattern

BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit
Omnidirectional lavalier pickup
Hollyland Lark M2 Combo
Omnidirectional

Frequency response

BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit
35 Hz–14 kHz ±3 dB
Hollyland Lark M2 Combo
20Hz–20kHz

Transmission range

BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit
Up to 60 m with no obstacles
Hollyland Lark M2 Combo
Up to 300m line-of-sight

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit

  • Power source: Two AAA batteries per transmitter.

Hollyland Lark M2 Combo

  • Longer range: up to 300 m (vs 60 m).
  • Lower price: KSh 16,000 (vs KSh 17,800).
  • Power source: Built-in rechargeable batteries.

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PriorityBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Connections2.4 GHz digital wirelessGFSK 2Mbps
Power sourceTwo AAA batteries per transmitterBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
Signal-to-Noise ratio84 dB or higher70dB
Polar patternOmnidirectional lavalier pickupOmnidirectional
Frequency response35 Hz–14 kHz ±3 dB20Hz–20kHz
Transmission rangeUp to 60 m with no obstaclesUp to 300m line-of-sight

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2 Combo
BrandBOYAHollyland
ModelBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitLARK M2
Announced—January 2024
Type—Camera Wireless Microphone System
Microphone System—2 transmitters + camera receiver + USB-C receiver + Lightning receiver + charging case (Combo)
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Mounting / Attachment—Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment
Operating Temperature—-10°C to 45°C
Special Features—Button-size 9g transmitters

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Power SourceTwo AAA batteries per transmitterBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
Battery Type—Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life—TX 10h; camera RX 9h; approx. 40h total with case
Charging—USB-C and charging case

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Polar PatternOmnidirectional lavalier pickupOmnidirectional
Frequency Response35 Hz–14 kHz ±3 dB20Hz–20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio84 dB or higher70dB
Microphone Type—Condenser
Maximum SPL—115dB SPL
Audio Resolution—24-bit / 48kHz

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Wireless Technology2.4 GHz digital wirelessGFSK 2Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping
Transmission RangeUp to 60 m with no obstaclesUp to 300m line-of-sight
Operating Frequency—2.4GHz ISM band
Maximum Transmitters—2
Maximum Receivers / Channels—1 active receiver / 2 channels
Wireless Features—LDS antenna and Environmental Noise Cancellation

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Transmitter Input3.5 mm microphone inputNot applicable
Transmitter Microphone—Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone
Transmitter Recording—No
Internal Storage / Recording Time——
Transmitter Battery Life—Approx. 10 hours
Transmitter Charging Time—Approx. 1.5 hours
Transmitter Dimensions—Ø26 × 9.9mm
Transmitter Weight—Approx. 9g

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Monitoring Output3.5 mm headphone outputNot applicable
Receiver Type—Camera receiver plus USB-C and Lightning mobile receivers
Receiver Outputs—3.5mm TRS camera output or USB-C/Lightning digital audio
Receiver Battery Life—Camera receiver approx. 9 hours; mobile receivers host-powered
Receiver Charging Time—Camera receiver approx. 1.5 hours
Receiver Dimensions—Camera RX 40 × 25.7 × 20.5mm; mobile RX 40 × 16.5 × 9mm
Receiver Weight—Camera RX 14.8g; mobile RX approx. 6g

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2 Combo
USBUSB-CUSB-C
Connection—2.4GHz wireless
Audio Outputs—3.5mm TRS, USB-C and Lightning according to receiver
3.5mm Connection—3.5mm TRS camera output
Camera Compatibility—Cameras with a compatible 3.5mm microphone input when using the camera receiver
Smartphone Compatibility—Supported USB-C and/or Lightning phones using the supplied receiver or official adapter
Computer Compatibility—Windows and macOS computers via USB-C digital audio
Operating System Compatibility—Windows, macOS, iOS and Android where officially supported
Direct Device Compatibility—Not applicable
App Support—LarkSound / HollyAudio

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Onboard Recording—No
Bit Depth / Sample Rate—24-bit / 48kHz
Timecode—No
Safety Track—No
Gain Control—Receiver knob and app control
Noise Cancellation—Environmental Noise Cancellation
Controls—TX noise-cancellation control; camera RX gain knob; app control
Special Recording Features—Not applicable

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2 Combo
Charging Case—Included
Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles—More than 3 full charges for two TX and camera RX
Case Charging Time—Under 2 hours
Case Charging Port—USB-C
Case Dimensions—86 × 54 × 39mm
Case Weight—Approx. 111g
Case Features—Stores and charges two transmitters and camera receiver

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2 Combo
What's in the Box—2 × transmitters, camera receiver, USB-C receiver, Lightning receiver, charging case, 2 × windscreens, 3.5mm camera cable, USB-C cable, magnetic clips and documentation

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both use 2.4 GHz wireless connection.

In summary

Choose Hollyland Lark M2 for a longer range.

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