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OM System LS-P5 Linear PCM Recorder vs Zoom H4essential
OM System LS-P5 Linear PCM Recorder ($249.99) vs Zoom H4essential ($219.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right digital recorder.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | OM System LS-P5 Linear PCM Recorder | Zoom H4essential |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.99 | $219.99 |
| Weight | 78g | 243g |
| Weight | 78g with battery (OM System) | 243g with batteries (Zoom) |
| Mics | 3-mic array with swivel stereo mics | — |
| Quality | 96 kHz / 24-bit PCM | — |
| Storage | 16GB internal plus microSD, FLAC support | — |
| Recording | — | 32-bit float |
| Inputs | — | XLR/TRS combo |
Pros & Cons
OM System LS-P5 Linear PCM Recorder
- 96 kHz / 24-bit recording
- Swivel stereo mics
- 16GB internal plus microSD
- $249.99
- Handheld recorder, not a phone accessory
- Dedicated device to carry and charge
Zoom H4essential
- 32-bit float recording
- XLR/TRS combo inputs
- Zoom handheld lineage
- $219.99
- 243g with batteries
- More recorder than most people need
Zoom H4essential is the better value at $219.99. If weight matters most, OM System LS-P5 Linear PCM Recorder carries lighter at 78g. Both are part of our curated digital recorder index — tap through to check current pricing.