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Sony ICD-TX800 vs Tascam DR-10L Pro
Sony ICD-TX800 ($150) vs Tascam DR-10L Pro ($199) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right digital recorder.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Sony ICD-TX800 | Tascam DR-10L Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $199 |
| Weight | 34g | 65g |
| Mics | 3-capsule directional | — |
| Format | MP3 / LPCM | — |
| Storage | 16GB internal | microSDXC up to 512GB |
| Battery | 23h | — |
| Dimensions | 9.9mm thin | — |
| Connection | USB-A direct | — |
| Weight | — | 65g with two AAA (Tascam) |
| Recording | — | 32-bit float |
| Mic | — | Clip-on lavalier |
| Extra | — | Optional Bluetooth sync with AK-BT1 |
Pros & Cons
Sony ICD-TX800
- No subscription required
- 23h battery life
- 3-mic voice isolation
- Ultra-slim 9.9mm
- USB-A direct transfer
- No AI transcription built-in
- USB-A (no USB-C)
- No wireless sync
Tascam DR-10L Pro
- 32-bit float recording
- Clip-on lavalier mic
- 65g
- $199
- AAA batteries
- Bluetooth sync needs an extra accessory
Sony ICD-TX800 is the better value at $150. Both are part of our curated digital recorder index — tap through to check current pricing.