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BOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB vs Hollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo

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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Hollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo

Hollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo

  • Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion.
  • About 7 hours per charge.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless connection.
  • USB-C direct charging.
  • Works with the LarkSound app.
KSh 12,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the BOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB Microphone if you want a lower price (KSh 1,800 less). Choose the Hollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo if you prefer Smartphone Wireless Microphone System.

This comparison is partial: only 3 of the 47 specifications are published for both products. The BOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB Microphone does not list Microphone System, mounting / Attachment or Special Features.

Signal-to-Noise ratio

BOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB Microphone
75 dB
Hollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo
≥68dB

Type

BOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB Microphone
USB Desktop Microphone
Hollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo
Smartphone Wireless Microphone System

Polar pattern

BOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB Microphone
Cardioid
Hollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo
Omnidirectional

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

BOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB Microphone

  • Lower price: KSh 10,200 (vs KSh 12,000).

Hollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo

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 MicrophoneHollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo
Signal-to-Noise ratio75 dB≥68dB
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 MicrophoneHollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo
BrandBOYAHollyland
ModelBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneLARK A2
TypeUSB Desktop MicrophoneSmartphone Wireless Microphone System
Announced—September 2026
Microphone System—2 transmitters + mobile receiver; no charging case (Mini Duo)
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneHollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo
Mounting / Attachment—Integrated clip and/or magnetic attachment
Operating Temperature—-10°C to 60°C
Special Features—Magnetic 8.5g transmitters

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneHollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo
Power Source—Built-in rechargeable batteries
Battery Type—Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life—Approx. 7 hours per transmitter
Charging—USB-C direct charging

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneHollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo
Polar PatternCardioidOmnidirectional
Signal-to-Noise Ratio75 dB≥68dB
Microphone Type—Condenser
Frequency Response—20Hz–20kHz
Sensitivity—-37dBV ±2dBV at 1kHz, 94dB SPL
Maximum SPL—120dB SPL
Audio Resolution—24-bit / 48kHz

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneHollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo
Wireless Technology—GFSK 2Mbps, 2.4GHz adaptive frequency hopping
Operating Frequency—2.4GHz ISM band
Transmission Range—Up to 200m line-of-sight
Maximum Transmitters—2
Maximum Receivers / Channels—1 mobile receiver / 2 channels
Wireless Features—Adaptive frequency hopping and automatic pairing

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneHollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo
Transmitter Microphone—Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone
Transmitter Input—Not applicable
Transmitter Recording—No
Internal Storage / Recording Time——
Transmitter Battery Life—Approx. 7 hours
Transmitter Charging Time—Under 1.5 hours
Transmitter Dimensions—37.7 × 19.8 × 10mm
Transmitter Weight—Approx. 8.5g

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneHollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo
Receiver Type—Plug-in mobile receiver
Receiver Outputs—USB-C and/or Lightning digital audio according to kit
Monitoring Output—Not applicable
Receiver Battery Life—Powered by connected mobile device
Receiver Charging Time——
Receiver Dimensions—37 × 27 × 9.8mm
Receiver Weight—Approx. 5.9g

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneHollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo
Connection—2.4GHz wireless
Audio Outputs—Digital mobile audio
USB—USB-C receiver/charging
3.5mm Connection—Not applicable
Camera Compatibility——
Smartphone Compatibility—Supported USB-C and Lightning phones/tablets according to supplied receiver
Computer Compatibility—USB-C computers where standard USB audio is supported
Operating System Compatibility—iOS and Android where supported by the selected receiver/adapter
Direct Device Compatibility——
App Support—LarkSound app

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneHollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo
Onboard Recording—No
Bit Depth / Sample Rate—24-bit / 48kHz
Timecode—No
Safety Track—Supported
Gain Control—App-adjustable gain
Noise Cancellation—Three-level AI noise cancellation, up to 20dB reduction
Controls—Transmitter and app controls
Special Recording Features—AI auto-limit clip protection and safety track

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-PM300 Desktop USB MicrophoneHollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo
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 MicrophoneHollyland LARK A2 Mini Duo
What's in the Box—2 × transmitters, 1 × mobile receiver, windscreens, 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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