Audio interfaces · owner-verdict comparison

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 vs Focusrite Scarlett Solo: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: 60% of 53 owners recommend it, vs 51% of 95 for the Focusrite Scarlett Solo.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2

60%of 53 owners recommend
60% recommend · 31% neutral · 9% don't
Owners praise
  • Runs for a decade without failing
  • Solid metal build, tank-like
  • Great sound quality for the price
Owners complain about
  • Clips easily on hot or active signals
  • No input pad to tame levels
  • Driver and dropout issues on some PCs
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Focusrite Scarlett Solo

51%of 95 owners recommend
51% recommend · 25% neutral · 24% don't
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What Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 owners say

“The Air + Drive is the best sound I've ever heard from a budget Audio Interface, there's no going back, it's a game changer in quality.”
— @RLM-TV on YouTube
“The air mode really had a nice effect on the SM7B.”
— @jakejessee on YouTube
“that's the only reason I considered this interface but not anymore lol.”
— @lande.r1 on YouTube

What Focusrite Scarlett Solo owners say

“I love mine, the issues i had with mine, I found are entirely due to my CPU/Mobo, and have nothing to do with either windows or my focusrite”
— Crxinfinite on Reddit
“4th gen Focusrite have the best micpres for home consumer products and you can't get anything just as good or better without spending significantly more.”
— KingGorillaKong on Reddit
“My first interface was a Scarlett and it was absolutely terrible. The quality sounded bad, there was a very noticeable delay when recording.”
— DaLordHamie on Reddit