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BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C vs BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Lavalier

Compare pickup, connection, battery and recording features.

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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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BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit

  • Power source: two AA batteries each for transmitter and receiver.
  • Controls: LCD displays with automatic lock function.
  • Selectable mono or stereo output.
  • Receiver headphone monitoring output.
KSh 18,300In Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit if you want a lower price (KSh 500 less). Choose the BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit if you prefer two AA batteries each for transmitter and receiver.

This comparison is partial: only 3 of the 13 specifications are published for both products. The BOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone Kit does not list type, Maximum Receivers / Channels or Receiver Outputs; the BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit does not list Polar Pattern, Frequency Response or Signal-to-Noise Ratio.

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

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

  • Lower price: KSh 17,800 (vs KSh 18,300).
  • Power source: Two AAA batteries per transmitter.

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit

  • Power source: Two AA batteries each for transmitter and receiver.

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PriorityBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
Connections2.4 GHz digital wirelessUHF wireless
Power sourceTwo AAA batteries per transmitterTwo AA batteries each for transmitter and receiver

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
BrandBOYABOYA
ModelBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
Type—Wireless Lavalier Microphone System

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
Power SourceTwo AAA batteries per transmitterTwo AA batteries each for transmitter and receiver

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
Polar PatternOmnidirectional lavalier pickup—
Frequency Response35 Hz–14 kHz ±3 dB—
Signal-to-Noise Ratio84 dB or higher—

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
Wireless Technology2.4 GHz digital wirelessUHF wireless
Transmission RangeUp to 60 m with no obstacles—
Maximum Receivers / Channels—Dual-channel receiver

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
Transmitter Input3.5 mm microphone input—

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
Monitoring Output3.5 mm headphone outputReceiver headphone monitoring output
Receiver Outputs—Selectable mono or stereo output

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
USBUSB-C—

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C Wireless Microphone KitBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
Controls—LCD displays with automatic lock function

Similarities

  • Both are made by BOYA.

In summary

BY-WM4 PRO-K5 USB-C is the lower-priced option; neither stands out on the other features compared here.

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