Between the Wave:3 and Blue Yeti X, the Wave:3 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Blue Yeti X wins on max spl. Overall, the Wave:3 scores 35 and the Blue Yeti X scores 39.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Blue Yeti X edges ahead on the Mars Score (35 vs 39.7), but the 4.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The Wave:3 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Blue Yeti X if you care most about max spl. Its strongest claims are max spl.
Both ship with comparable type, connection, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Elgato - Wave:3 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Logitech - Blue Yeti X wins
- ▲Max SPL — 1.67% more. 122 dB vs 120 dB.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Elgato - Wave:3 | Logitech - Blue Yeti X |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Condenser | Condenser |
| Polar pattern | Cardioid | Multi-pattern |
| Frequency response | 70Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Max SPL | 120 dB | 122 dBlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Elgato - Wave:3 | Logitech - Blue Yeti X |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | USB | USB |
| Headphone out | true | true |
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