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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB-C Audio Interface
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen is a two-input USB-C audio interface selling for £164.00 — the third entry in this guide of fifteen, and the pricier of the two Focusrite units here. The Amazon listing gives it 4.7 out of 5 from 2,626 ratings, and of the 100 ratings it breaks down, 83 are five-star, 11 are four-star, four are three-star and two are one-star.
Where the spec block gets careless is the frequency response. The field reads "20000 Hz" — a single figure, where a frequency response is normally a range, and nothing in the listing says what the low end is. In the same block, Maximum Sample Rate is given as 192 KHz and the item highlight repeats "24-Bit/192kHz". The disagreement is wider elsewhere: Operating System says Windows, while Supported Software lists Logic Pro, GarageBand and Bitwig, which are not Windows applications. One field does hold together — Number of Channels says 2, and the highlight describes 2 Mic Preamps and 2 Hi-Z Instrument Inputs. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing; none of it comes from our own testing.
How those 2,626 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £164.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 2,626 ratings |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Frequency Response | 20000 Hz (as listed — one figure, not a range) |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz |
| Item Highlight | 2 Mic Preamps, 2 Hi-Z Instrument Inputs, 24-Bit/192kHz, 120dB Dynamic Range, Auto Gain, Clip Safe, Air Modes |
| Operating System | Windows (as listed) |
| Supported Software | Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, GarageBand, Reaper, Studio One, Bitwig, Reason, Audacity, BandLab, Focusrite Control 2, and more |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I've been using this with my Presonus Eris 3.5 monitors, Eris Sub 8BT, and an SM7B through a Cloudlifter, and it's been flawless. Everything worked straight away with no driver headaches, and it's been fully compatible with all my gear. The preamps are clean, latency is extremely low, and the recording quality is excellent. It has more than enough gain for my setup, and the inputs and outputs cover everything I need. For the price, the value for money is outstanding—you get professional-quality performance without spending a fortune. I can definitely see why the Scarlett range is so popular. Highly recommended :)”
Verified purchase“Seems fine, preamps are clean and gives a little more gain over my previous Behringer UMC22.XLR inputs are on the back which is a huge bonus considering they never get unplugged, and always seem to be in the way on under desk mounted units.Having all the controls on the front, and controllable from software is good. No more reaching around the back to toggle phantom power... (*cough* behringer *cough*)Meets my needs well, which also aren't too much from an audio interface :)”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Audio Interface 2026: 10 Ranked, and Where the Spec Sheets Disagree.
Questions people ask
What frequency response does the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen have?
The listing gives a single figure of 20000 Hz rather than a range, so the bottom of the response is not stated anywhere in the ad.
How many channels does it have?
Number of Channels is listed as 2, and the item highlight describes 2 Mic Preamps and 2 Hi-Z Instrument Inputs. These two fields agree.
Does it work with a Mac?
The Operating System field says Windows, but the Supported Software field lists Logic Pro and GarageBand, which run on macOS — the two fields contradict each other.
What sample rate does it record at?
Maximum Sample Rate is listed as 192 KHz, and the item highlight states 24-Bit/192kHz and a 120dB dynamic range.
What software is included?
The listing names Pro Tools Intro+, Ableton Live Lite, Cubase LE and the Hitmaker Expansion suite of effects, instruments and mastering tools.
How do buyers rate it?
4.7 out of 5 from 2,626 ratings. Of the 100 ratings shown in the breakdown, 83 are five-star and two are one-star.
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