Rank #5 in Best USB Microphone 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Big Numbers Lie
TONOR TC310+ RGB USB Condenser Gaming Microphone Kit
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The TONOR TC310+ is a USB condenser microphone set selling for £27.98, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2,481 Amazon ratings. It takes the #5 spot in this guide to USB microphones. It is pitched at gamers and streamers: the bullets describe four RGB lighting modes, a touch-mute on the top of the mic, a gain control you turn at the top, and a metal boom arm with a desk clamp that fits surfaces up to 2.36 inches thick.
The pair of numbers in its spec table is what makes it worth a closer look. Signal-to-noise ratio is listed as 78 dB and "audible noise" as 78 Decibels — the same figure in two fields, which is the pattern this guide flags elsewhere. The frequency range is given as 20Hz 20kHz, which is the audible band rather than a recording sample rate, and the sensitivity field reads "10 Decibels". The spec table also asks for 1 nonstandard battery while listing the power source as corded electric. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing; we have not measured or tested the microphone ourselves.
How those 2,481 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £27.98 |
|---|---|
| Amazon rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 2,481 ratings |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 78 dB |
| Audible noise | 78 Decibels — the same figure as the SNR (as listed) |
| Frequency range | 20Hz 20kHz |
| Audio sensitivity | 10 Decibels (as listed) |
| Batteries | 1 nonstandard battery required (as listed); power source listed as corded electric |
| Antenna location | Gaming, Streaming, Voice Recording, Video Recording (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Surprisingly great quality for the price. Packaging is superb, boom arm seems sturdy and the microphone looks great with very simple controls. Easy to set up, it's just plug and play and connects instantly.”
Verified purchase“If you are in the market for a good budget mic this is the one. I bought this a couple of weeks ago and it is amazing for its price. I would highly recommend.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best USB Microphone 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Big Numbers Lie.
Questions people ask
What signal-to-noise ratio does the TONOR TC310+ have?
The listing gives 78 dB, and gives the same 78 Decibels for "audible noise" — two fields, one figure.
Is the TONOR TC310+ a 192 kHz microphone?
No such claim appears in the listing. Its frequency range is given as 20Hz 20kHz, which describes the audible band rather than a recording sample rate.
Do I need a battery for the TONOR TC310+?
The spec table says 1 nonstandard battery is required, but the same table lists the power source as corded electric and the connection as USB. The listing does not explain the contradiction.
What is in the box with the TONOR TC310+?
Microphone, pop filter, mic stand, shockmount, USB cable and manual. The bullets separately describe a boom arm mounting kit with a metal arm and a clamp.
Will the boom arm clamp fit my desk?
The listing says the clamp fits most desks with a thickness not exceeding 2.36 inches.
How is the TONOR TC310+ rated?
4.4 out of 5 from 2,481 Amazon ratings, with 72% of them five-star and 5% one-star in the listing's own breakdown.
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