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BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C vs Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX

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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 M3 Combo 2TX+1RX

Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX

  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless connection.
  • Onboard recording for a local audio backup.
  • USB-C and charging case.
  • Power source: rechargeable batteries.
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX if you want a longer range (up to 300 m). 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 57 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 M3 Combo 2TX+1RX 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 M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
QPSK 3Mbps

Signal-to-Noise ratio

BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit
84 dB
Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
≥70dB

Polar pattern

BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit
Omnidirectional lavalier pickup
Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
Omnidirectional

Frequency response

BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit
35 Hz–14 kHz ±3 dB
Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
20Hz–20kHz

Transmission range

BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit
Up to 60 m with no obstacles
Hollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
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 M3 Combo 2TX+1RX

  • Longer range: up to 300 m (vs 60 m).
  • Power source: Built-in rechargeable batteries.

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PriorityBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
Connections2.4 GHz digital wirelessQPSK 3Mbps
Power sourceTwo AAA batteries per transmitterBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
Signal-to-Noise ratio84 dB or higher≥70dB
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 M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
BrandBOYAHollyland
ModelBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitLARK M3
Announced—September 2026
Type—Camera Wireless Microphone System
Microphone System—2 transmitters + 1 camera receiver + charging case
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
Mounting / Attachment—Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment
Operating Temperature—-10°C to 60°C
Special Features—Scalable 4TX/4RX system and four-track output

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
Power SourceTwo AAA batteries per transmitterBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
Battery Type—Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life—TX 8h; camera RX 9h; extended by charging case
Charging—USB-C and charging case

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
Polar PatternOmnidirectional lavalier pickupOmnidirectional
Frequency Response35 Hz–14 kHz ±3 dB20Hz–20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio84 dB or higher≥70dB
Microphone Type—Condenser
Sensitivity—-37dBV ±2dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL
Maximum SPL—125dB SPL
Audio Resolution—24-bit / 48kHz transmission; 32-bit float internal recording

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
Wireless Technology2.4 GHz digital wirelessQPSK 3Mbps, 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—4
Maximum Receivers / Channels—Up to 4 receivers; four-track output with supported setup
Wireless Features—Flexible 4TX/4RX pairing and four-track recording

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
Transmitter Input3.5 mm microphone inputNot applicable
Transmitter Microphone—Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone
Transmitter Recording—Yes — 24-bit or 32-bit float internal recording
Transmitter Battery Life—Approx. 8 hours
Transmitter Charging Time—Under 1.5 hours
Transmitter Dimensions—Ø26.5 × 10mm
Transmitter Weight—Approx. 9g

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
Monitoring Output3.5 mm headphone output—
Receiver Type—Camera and/or mobile receiver according to kit
Receiver Outputs—3.5mm TRS camera output and/or USB-C digital output
Receiver Battery Life—Camera receiver approx. 9 hours; mobile receiver host-powered
Receiver Charging Time—Under 1.5 hours for camera receiver
Receiver Dimensions—Camera RX 40 × 25 × 13mm; mobile RX 40 × 16.5 × 9mm
Receiver Weight—Camera RX approx. 20g; mobile RX approx. 5.9g

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
USBUSB-CUSB-C
Connection—2.4GHz wireless
Audio Outputs—3.5mm TRS and USB-C digital audio according to receiver
3.5mm Connection—3.5mm TRS camera output 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
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
Onboard Recording—Yes
Bit Depth / Sample Rate—24-bit / 48kHz; 32-bit float / 48kHz internal recording
Safety Track—Supported
Gain Control—Receiver and app control
Noise Cancellation—Three-level AI noise cancellation
Controls—TX controls; receiver controls; app control
Special Recording Features—Four-track recording and 32-bit float internal backup

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
Charging Case—Included
Case Battery Capacity—1800mAh
Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles—Approximately 2 full-system charges
Case Charging Time—Under 2.5 hours
Case Charging Port—USB-C
Case Features—Stores and charges the supplied transmitter/receiver set

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitHollyland LARK M3 Combo 2TX+1RX
What's in the Box—2 × transmitters, 1 × camera receiver, charging case, windscreens, magnetic attachments, 3.5mm camera cable, USB-C cable and documentation

Similarities

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

In summary

Choose Hollyland LARK M3 2TX+1RX for a longer range.

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