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BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier vs RØDE Wireless Micro

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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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RØDE Wireless Micro

RØDE Wireless Micro

  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion.
  • Up to 21 hours with the case.
  • Bluetooth connection.
  • About 102 g for the case.
  • Charging case via USB-C.
KSh 20,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit if you want a lower price (KSh 2,200 less). Choose the RØDE Wireless Micro if you prefer built-in rechargeable batteries.

This comparison is partial: only 6 of the 53 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 RØDE Wireless Micro does not list Monitoring Output.

Connections

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
UHF wireless
RØDE Wireless Micro
RØDE digital wireless plus Direct Connect Bluetooth for

Controls

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
LCD displays with automatic lock function
RØDE Wireless Micro
Automatic operation with app configuration

Maximum receivers / channels

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit
Dual-channel receiver
RØDE Wireless Micro
1 mobile receiver / 2 channels

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit

  • Lower price: KSh 18,300 (vs KSh 20,500).
  • Power source: Two AA batteries each for transmitter and receiver.

RØDE Wireless Micro

  • Power source: Built-in rechargeable batteries.

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PriorityBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitRØDE Wireless Micro
ConnectionsUHF wirelessRØDE digital wireless plus Direct Connect Bluetooth for
ControlsLCD displays with automatic lock functionAutomatic operation with app configuration
Power sourceTwo AA batteries each for transmitter and receiverBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
Maximum receivers / channelsDual-channel receiver1 mobile receiver / 2 channels

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitRØDE Wireless Micro
BrandBOYARØDE
ModelBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitWireless Micro
TypeWireless Lavalier Microphone SystemSmartphone Wireless Microphone System
Announced—November 2024
Microphone System—2 transmitters + 1 USB-C smartphone receiver + charging case
Color—Black or White

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitRØDE Wireless Micro
Mounting / Attachment—Integrated clip plus magnetic attachment
Special Features—Integrated acoustic chamber and ultra-light 12g transmitters

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitRØDE Wireless Micro
Power SourceTwo AA batteries each for transmitter and receiverBuilt-in rechargeable batteries
Battery Type—Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life—7 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case
Charging—Charging case via USB-C

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitRØDE Wireless Micro
Wireless TechnologyUHF wirelessRØDE digital wireless plus Direct Connect Bluetooth for iOS
Maximum Receivers / ChannelsDual-channel receiver1 mobile receiver / 2 channels
Operating Frequency—2.4GHz ISM band
Transmission Range—Over 100m line-of-sight
Maximum Transmitters—2
Wireless Features—Automatic pairing and intelligent GainAssist

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitRØDE Wireless Micro
Receiver OutputsSelectable mono or stereo outputUSB-C digital audio
Monitoring OutputReceiver headphone monitoring outputNot applicable
Receiver Type—USB-C smartphone receiver
Receiver Battery Life—Powered by connected smartphone
Receiver Charging Time——

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitRØDE Wireless Micro
ControlsLCD displays with automatic lock functionAutomatic operation with app configuration
Onboard Recording—No
Bit Depth / Sample Rate—24-bit / 48kHz
Timecode—No
Safety Track—No
Gain Control—Intelligent GainAssist
Special Recording Features—Not applicable

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitRØDE Wireless Micro
Microphone Type—Condenser
Polar Pattern—Omnidirectional
Frequency Response—20Hz–20kHz
Maximum SPL—135dB SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio—73dB
Equivalent Noise—21dBA
Audio Resolution—24-bit / 48kHz

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitRØDE Wireless Micro
Transmitter Microphone—Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone
Transmitter Input—Not applicable
Transmitter Recording—No
Internal Storage / Recording Time——
Transmitter Battery Life—Up to 7 hours
Transmitter Dimensions—40 × 20 × 17mm
Transmitter Weight—12g

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitRØDE Wireless Micro
Connection—Digital wireless to plug-in USB-C receiver
Audio Outputs—USB-C digital audio
USB—USB-C receiver and case charging
3.5mm Connection—Not applicable
Camera Compatibility—N/A for this smartphone kit; optional camera receiver/Camera Kit sold separately
Smartphone Compatibility—USB-C iPhone/iPad and Android devices; direct iOS connection through RØDE Capture where supported
Computer Compatibility—USB-C computers supported by receiver
Operating System Compatibility—iOS 14+; Android 11+ for USB-C version
Direct Device Compatibility—Direct Connect to supported iOS devices through RØDE Capture
App Support—RØDE Capture and RØDE Central

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitRØDE Wireless Micro
Charging Case—Included
Case Battery Capacity—490mAh
Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles—Two additional full charges; up to 21 hours total
Case Charging Time—Approx. 3 hours
Case Charging Port—USB-C
Case Dimensions—72 × 58 × 30mm
Case Weight—Kit total approx. 102g
Case Features—Stores and charges two transmitters and mobile receiver

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Wireless Lavalier Microphone KitRØDE Wireless Micro
What's in the Box—2 × Wireless Micro transmitters, USB-C receiver, charging case, magnetic attachments, 2 × furry windshields, SC22 USB-C cable and documentation

In summary

BOYA BY-WM8 Pro-K1 Lavalier is the lower-priced option; neither stands out on the other features compared here.

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