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BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier vs Hollyland Lark M2S

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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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Hollyland Lark M2S

Hollyland Lark M2S

  • 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 16,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Hollyland Lark M2S if you want a lower price (KSh 1,800 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 6 of the 54 specifications are published for both products. The BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit does not list Microphone System, mounting / Attachment or Special Features; the Hollyland Lark M2S does not list Monitoring Output.

Connections

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
UHF wireless
Hollyland Lark M2S
GFSK 2Mbps

Controls

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
LCD displays with automatic lock function
Hollyland Lark M2S
TX noise-cancellation/mute

Maximum receivers / channels

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
Dual-channel receiver
Hollyland Lark M2S
1 active receiver / 2 channels

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit

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

Hollyland Lark M2S

  • Lower price: KSh 16,500 (vs KSh 18,300).
  • Power source: Built-in rechargeable batteries.

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PriorityBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2S
ConnectionsUHF wirelessGFSK 2Mbps
ControlsLCD displays with automatic lock functionTX noise-cancellation/mute
Power sourceTwo AA batteries each for transmitter and receiverBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
Maximum receivers / channelsDual-channel receiver1 active receiver / 2 channels

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2S
BrandBOYAHollyland
ModelBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitLARK M2S
TypeWireless Lavalier Microphone SystemCamera Wireless Microphone System
Announced—January 2025
Microphone System—2 transmitters + camera receiver + charging case (camera kit)
Color—Space Gray

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2S
Mounting / Attachment—Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment
Special Features—Logo-free titanium clip-on design

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2S
Power SourceTwo AA batteries each for transmitter and receiverBuilt-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

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2S
Wireless TechnologyUHF wirelessGFSK 2Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping
Maximum Receivers / ChannelsDual-channel receiver1 active receiver / 2 channels
Operating Frequency—2.4GHz ISM band
Transmission Range—Up to 300m line-of-sight
Maximum Transmitters—2
Wireless Features—Environmental Noise Cancellation and stable adaptive frequency hopping

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2S
Receiver OutputsSelectable mono or stereo output3.5mm TRS camera or USB-C/Lightning digital output according to receiver
Monitoring OutputReceiver headphone monitoring outputNot applicable
Receiver Type—Dual-channel camera 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

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2S
ControlsLCD displays with automatic lock functionTX noise-cancellation/mute; receiver gain; app controls
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
Special Recording Features—Not applicable

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2S
Microphone Type—Condenser
Polar Pattern—Omnidirectional
Frequency Response—20Hz–20kHz
Sensitivity—-37dBV ±2dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL
Maximum SPL—116dB SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio—≥70dB
Audio Resolution—24-bit / 48kHz

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2S
Transmitter Microphone—Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone
Transmitter Input—Not applicable
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

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2S
Connection—2.4GHz wireless
Audio Outputs—3.5mm TRS and mobile digital audio according to kit
USB—USB-C
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 with official adapters/cables; not all mobile receivers are included
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

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2S
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
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitHollyland Lark M2S
What's in the Box—2 × transmitters, camera receiver, charging case, windscreens, 3.5mm camera cable, USB-C charging cable and documentation

In summary

Hollyland Lark M2S is the lower-priced option; neither stands out on the other features compared here.

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