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BOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB vs Insta360 Mic Air

Compare pickup, connection, battery and recording features.

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BOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB Microphone

BOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB Microphone

  • Signal-to-Noise ratio: 75 dB.
KSh 10,200In Stock
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Insta360 Mic Air

Insta360 Mic Air

  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion transmitter battery.
  • Up to 10 hours per charge.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • USB-C.
  • Works with the Insta360 app.
KSh 11,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the BOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB Microphone if you want a lower price (KSh 1,300 less). Choose the Insta360 Mic Air if you prefer Smartphone Wireless Microphone System.

This comparison is partial: only 2 of the 44 specifications are published for both products. The BOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB Microphone does not list Microphone System, mounting / Attachment or Special Features; the Insta360 Mic Air does not list Signal-to-Noise Ratio.

Type

BOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB Microphone
USB Desktop Microphone
Insta360 Mic Air
Smartphone Wireless Microphone System

Polar pattern

BOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB Microphone
Cardioid
Insta360 Mic Air
Omnidirectional

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

BOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB Microphone

  • Lower price: KSh 10,200 (vs KSh 11,500).

Insta360 Mic Air

No clear advantage over the BOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB Microphone in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneInsta360 Mic Air
TypeUSB Desktop MicrophoneSmartphone Wireless Microphone System
Polar patternCardioidOmnidirectional

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneInsta360 Mic Air
BrandBOYAInsta360
ModelBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneMic Air
TypeUSB Desktop MicrophoneSmartphone Wireless Microphone System
Announced—April 22, 2025
Microphone System—1 transmitter + 1 USB-C receiver
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneInsta360 Mic Air
Mounting / Attachment—Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment
Special Features—7.9g magnetic transmitter and direct Insta360 camera connection

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneInsta360 Mic Air
Power Source—Rechargeable TX; receiver powered by host
Battery Type—Rechargeable lithium-ion transmitter battery
Battery Life—Up to 10 hours per transmitter
Charging—USB-C

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneInsta360 Mic Air
Polar PatternCardioidOmnidirectional
Signal-to-Noise Ratio75 dB—
Microphone Type—Condenser
Audio Resolution—24-bit / 48kHz

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneInsta360 Mic Air
Wireless Technology—2.4GHz digital wireless plus direct Bluetooth connection to supported Insta360 cameras
Operating Frequency—2.4GHz ISM band
Transmission Range—Up to 300m open, unobstructed and interference-free
Maximum Transmitters—2
Maximum Receivers / Channels—1 receiver / 2 transmitters
Wireless Features—Direct connection to supported Insta360 cameras

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneInsta360 Mic Air
Transmitter Microphone—Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone
Transmitter Input—Not applicable
Transmitter Recording—No
Internal Storage / Recording Time——
Transmitter Battery Life—Up to 10 hours
Transmitter Dimensions—26.91 × 11.61mm (diameter × height)
Transmitter Weight—7.9g excluding button magnet

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneInsta360 Mic Air
Receiver Type—USB-C mobile receiver
Receiver Outputs—USB-C digital audio
Monitoring Output—Not applicable
Receiver Battery Life—Host-powered
Receiver Charging Time——
Receiver Dimensions—40.19 × 25.56 × 9.3mm
Receiver Weight—5.4g

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneInsta360 Mic Air
Connection—2.4GHz wireless; USB-C receiver; direct Bluetooth to supported Insta360 cameras
Audio Outputs—USB-C digital audio
USB—USB-C receiver
3.5mm Connection—Not applicable
Camera Compatibility—Direct Bluetooth connection to supported Insta360 cameras; no general 3.5mm camera receiver in this kit
Smartphone Compatibility—USB-C smartphones/tablets supporting single-microphone pickup
Computer Compatibility—Windows 10 or newer; Apple-silicon Mac computers
Operating System Compatibility—Supported USB-C Android/iOS devices; Windows 10+; macOS on M-series Macs
Direct Device Compatibility—Supported Insta360 cameras via direct Bluetooth; compatibility list requires current firmware
App Support—Insta360 app

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneInsta360 Mic Air
Onboard Recording—No
Bit Depth / Sample Rate—24-bit / 48kHz
Timecode—No
Safety Track—No
Noise Cancellation—Noise reduction supported
Controls—Transmitter multifunction control
Special Recording Features—Not applicable

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneInsta360 Mic Air
Charging Case—Not applicable
Case Battery Capacity——
Case Battery Life / Charging Cycles——
Case Charging Time——
Case Charging Port——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Features——

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneInsta360 Mic Air
What's in the Box—Insta360 Mic Air transmitter, USB-C receiver, button magnet/clip, windshield, charging cable and documentation

In summary

BOYA BY-PM300 is the lower-priced option; neither stands out on the other features compared here.

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