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BOYA BY-DM100 USB-C vs JBL PBM100

Compare pickup, connection, battery and recording features.

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BOYA BY-DM100 USB-C Microphone

BOYA BY-DM100 USB-C Microphone

  • Powered by the connected compatible Android USB-C device.
  • Signal-to-Noise ratio: 80 dB.
KSh 6,800In Stock
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JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone

JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone

  • wired connection.
  • Audio resolution: analog.
  • Mounting / attachment: handheld.
  • 6.35mm 3-pin audio output.
  • Audio features: 600Ω impedance.
KSh 8,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the BOYA BY-DM100 USB-C Microphone if you want a lower price (KSh 1,200 less). Choose the JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone if you prefer dynamic vocal microphone.

This comparison is partial: only 3 of the 20 specifications are published for both products. The BOYA BY-DM100 USB-C Microphone does not list type, Microphone System or mounting / Attachment; the JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone does not list Power Source, Signal-to-Noise Ratio or USB.

Audio

BOYA BY-DM100 USB-C Microphone
Digital condenser microphone
JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone
600Ω impedance

Connections

BOYA BY-DM100 USB-C Microphone
USB-C
JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone
Wired 6.35mm audio connection

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

BOYA BY-DM100 USB-C Microphone

  • Lower price: KSh 6,800 (vs KSh 8,000).
  • Microphone type: Digital condenser microphone.

JBL PBM100 Wired Microphone

  • Microphone type: Dynamic vocal microphone.

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PriorityBOYA BY-DM100 USB-C MicrophoneJBL PBM100 Wired Microphone
AudioDigital condenser microphone600Ω impedance
ConnectionsUSB-CWired 6.35mm audio connection

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-DM100 USB-C MicrophoneJBL PBM100 Wired Microphone
BrandBOYAJBL
ModelBOYA BY-DM100 USB-C MicrophonePBM100
Announced—2020
Type—Wired Handheld Microphone
Microphone System—Single wired handheld microphone
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-DM100 USB-C MicrophoneJBL PBM100 Wired Microphone
Mounting / Attachment—Handheld
Materials—Rugged stage-quality casing with wire-mesh cap
Special Features—Built-in windscreen; cardioid rejection of ambient sound

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-DM100 USB-C MicrophoneJBL PBM100 Wired Microphone
Power SourcePowered by the connected compatible Android USB-C deviceNot applicable
Battery Type——
Battery Life——
Charging——
Fast Charging——

Microphone & Audio

Microphone & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-DM100 USB-C MicrophoneJBL PBM100 Wired Microphone
Microphone TypeDigital condenser microphoneDynamic vocal microphone
Polar PatternCardioidCardioid
Signal-to-Noise Ratio80 dB—
Frequency Response—50Hz–15kHz
Sensitivity—-53±3dBV/Pa
Audio Resolution—Analog
Audio Features—600Ω impedance; wire-mesh cap with windscreen

Connectivity & Compatibility

Connectivity & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-DM100 USB-C MicrophoneJBL PBM100 Wired Microphone
Audio OutputsUSB-C6.35mm 3-pin audio output
USBUSB-CNot applicable
Smartphone CompatibilityCompatible Android USB-C devices; recording app must accept an external microphone—
Connection—Wired 6.35mm audio connection
3.5mm Connection—Supplied 6.35mm-to-3.5mm adapter
Camera Compatibility——
Computer Compatibility——
Operating System Compatibility——
Direct Device Compatibility—JBL PartyBox speakers with compatible microphone input
App Support——

Wireless & Transmission

Wireless & Transmission specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-DM100 USB-C MicrophoneJBL PBM100 Wired Microphone
Wireless Technology—Not applicable
Operating Frequency——
Transmission Range——
Latency——
Encryption——
Maximum Transmitters——
Maximum Receivers / Channels——
Wireless Features——

Transmitter

Transmitter specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-DM100 USB-C MicrophoneJBL PBM100 Wired Microphone
Transmitter Microphone—Not applicable
Transmitter Input——
Transmitter Recording——
Internal Storage / Recording Time——
Transmitter Battery Life——
Transmitter Charging Time——
Transmitter Dimensions——
Transmitter Weight——

Receiver

Receiver specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-DM100 USB-C MicrophoneJBL PBM100 Wired Microphone
Receiver Type—Not applicable
Receiver Outputs——
Monitoring Output——
Receiver Battery Life——
Receiver Charging Time——
Receiver Dimensions——
Receiver Weight——

Recording & Controls

Recording & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-DM100 USB-C MicrophoneJBL PBM100 Wired Microphone
Onboard Recording—Not applicable
Bit Depth / Sample Rate——
Timecode——
Safety Track——
Gain Control——
Noise Cancellation—No electronic noise cancellation; cardioid pattern and windscreen reduce ambient/wind noise
Low-Cut Filter——
Special Recording Features——

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBOYA BY-DM100 USB-C MicrophoneJBL PBM100 Wired Microphone
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-DM100 USB-C MicrophoneJBL PBM100 Wired Microphone
What's in the Box—JBL PBM100 wired microphone, 6.3mm-to-3.5mm adapter, quick-start guide, warranty sheet and safety sheet

Similarities

  • Same polar pattern: cardioid.

In summary

BOYA BY-DM100 USB-C is the lower-priced option; neither stands out on the other features compared here.

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