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Zoom H4essential vs Zoom H8
Zoom H4essential ($219.99) vs Zoom H8 ($349.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right field recorder.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Zoom H4essential | Zoom H8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.99 | $349.99 |
| Weight | 243g | 354g |
| Weight | 243g with batteries (Zoom) | 354g (Zoom published) |
| Recording | 32-bit float | — |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo | — |
| Material | — | Plastic |
| Capsule | — | XYH-6 interchangeable, 130 g listed separately |
Pros & Cons
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 H8
- Interchangeable capsule
- Several input channels
- Zoom handy recorder lineage
- 354 g
- $349.99
- Larger than a pocket recorder
Zoom H4essential is the better value at $219.99. Both are part of our curated field recorder index — tap through to check current pricing.