Microphone comparison

BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C vs Hollyland Lark M2S Combo

Compare pickup, connection, battery and recording features.

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01Selected 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 Add to cart	02 Hollyland Lark M2S Combo Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion. Up to 30 hours with the case. 2.4 GHz wireless connection. USB-C and charging case. Works with the LarkSound app. KSh 16,000In Stock Add to cart

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Hollyland Lark M2S 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 55 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 M2S 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 M2S Combo: GFSK 2Mbps

Signal-to-Noise ratio

BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit: 84 dB
Hollyland Lark M2S Combo: ≥70dB

Polar pattern

BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit: Omnidirectional lavalier pickup
Hollyland Lark M2S Combo: Omnidirectional

Frequency response

BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit: 35 Hz–14 kHz ±3 dB
Hollyland Lark M2S Combo: 20Hz–20kHz

Transmission range

BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit: Up to 60 m with no obstacles
Hollyland Lark M2S 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 M2S 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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Priority	BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit	Hollyland Lark M2S Combo
Connections	2.4 GHz digital wireless	GFSK 2Mbps
Power source	Two AAA batteries per transmitter	Built-in rechargeable batteries
Signal-to-Noise ratio	84 dB or higher	≥70dB
Polar pattern	Omnidirectional lavalier pickup	Omnidirectional
Frequency response	35 Hz–14 kHz ±3 dB	20Hz–20kHz
Transmission range	Up to 60 m with no obstacles	Up to 300m line-of-sight

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit	Hollyland Lark M2S Combo
Brand	BOYA	Hollyland
Model	BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit	LARK M2S
Announced	—	January 2025
Type	—	Camera Wireless Microphone System
Microphone System	—	2 transmitters + camera receiver + mobile receiver(s) + charging case (Combo)
Color	—	Space Gray

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit	Hollyland Lark M2S Combo
Mounting / Attachment	—	Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment
Special Features	—	Logo-free titanium clip-on design

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit	Hollyland Lark M2S Combo
Power Source	Two AAA batteries per transmitter	Built-in rechargeable batteries
Battery Type	—	Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life	—	Up to 9h per TX; up to 30h with case
Charging	—	USB-C and charging case

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
Specification	BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit	Hollyland Lark M2S Combo
Polar Pattern	Omnidirectional lavalier pickup	Omnidirectional
Frequency Response	35 Hz–14 kHz ±3 dB	20Hz–20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	84 dB or higher	≥70dB
Microphone Type	—	Condenser
Sensitivity	—	-37dBV ±2dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL
Maximum SPL	—	116dB SPL
Audio Resolution	—	24-bit / 48kHz

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
Specification	BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit	Hollyland Lark M2S Combo
Wireless Technology	2.4 GHz digital wireless	GFSK 2Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping
Transmission Range	Up to 60 m with no obstacles	Up to 300m line-of-sight
Operating Frequency	—	2.4GHz ISM band
Maximum Transmitters	—	2
Maximum Receivers / Channels	—	1 active receiver / 2 channels
Wireless Features	—	Environmental Noise Cancellation and stable adaptive frequency hopping

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
Specification	BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit	Hollyland Lark M2S Combo
Transmitter Input	3.5 mm microphone input	Not applicable
Transmitter Microphone	—	Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone
Transmitter Recording	—	No
Internal Storage / Recording Time	—	—
Transmitter Battery Life	—	Approx. 9 hours
Transmitter Charging Time	—	Under 1.5 hours
Transmitter Dimensions	—	Front Ø13 × 6.3mm; rear Ø24 × 9mm
Transmitter Weight	—	Approx. 7g

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
Specification	BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit	Hollyland Lark M2S Combo
Monitoring Output	3.5 mm headphone output	Not applicable
Receiver Type	—	Camera receiver plus mobile receiver(s)
Receiver Outputs	—	3.5mm TRS camera or USB-C/Lightning digital output according to receiver
Receiver Battery Life	—	Camera receiver approx. 8.5 hours; mobile receiver host-powered
Receiver Charging Time	—	Under 1.5 hours for camera receiver
Receiver Dimensions	—	Camera RX approx. 40.5 × 25.5 × 13mm; mobile RX approx. 40 × 16.5 × 9mm

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
Specification	BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit	Hollyland Lark M2S Combo
USB	USB-C	USB-C
Connection	—	2.4GHz wireless
Audio Outputs	—	3.5mm TRS and mobile digital audio according to kit
3.5mm Connection	—	3.5mm TRS on camera receiver
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 app

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit	Hollyland Lark M2S Combo
Onboard Recording	—	No
Bit Depth / Sample Rate	—	24-bit / 48kHz
Timecode	—	No
Safety Track	—	No
Gain Control	—	Receiver and app gain control
Noise Cancellation	—	Environmental Noise Cancellation
Controls	—	TX noise-cancellation/mute; receiver gain; app controls
Special Recording Features	—	Not applicable

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
Specification	BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit	Hollyland Lark M2S Combo
Charging Case	—	Included
Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles	—	Up to 2.5 full charges; up to 30 hours total
Case Charging Port	—	USB-C
Case Dimensions	—	Mobile case approx. 55.2 × 75 × 36.5mm
Case Features	—	Stores and charges two transmitters and receiver

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit	Hollyland Lark M2S Combo
What's in the Box	—	2 × transmitters, camera receiver, mobile receiver(s), charging case, windscreens, 3.5mm camera cable, charging cable, carrying accessories and documentation

Similarities

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

In summary

Choose Hollyland Lark M2S for a longer range.

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