Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer vs Behringer Xenyx 1204USB
Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer vs Behringer Xenyx 1204USB compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer or Behringer Xenyx 1204USB? Get the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB.
The Behringer Xenyx 1204USB wins Channels, Routing and Creator Features. It is the pricier of the two at $189, so the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer stays the pick if $90 matters more than those specs.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer | Behringer Xenyx 1204USB |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Channels | 5/10 | 10/10 |
| Routing | 7.5/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 6.7/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 5.2/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer
Compact analog mixer with USB integration tailored for desktop creator audio chains.
It gives up onboard effects and XLR inputs to the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB. It is the cheaper of the two, by $90.00.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Behringer Xenyx 1204USB
Classic USB analog mixer with multiple channels, aux sends, and onboard effects for creator workflows.
On paper the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB takes onboard effects (Yes), XLR inputs (4, +2) and aux sends (2, +1). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $90.00 more than the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer.
Leads on
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Onboard EffectsYesNo
Built-in effects handle compression and EQ without routing through your computer.
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XLR Inputs +242
More XLR inputs mean you can connect more microphones at once.
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Aux Sends +121
Aux sends create separate mixes — one for your headphones, another for a guest or the stream.
Where they’re identical
These 5 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Sample Rate 48kHz
- Phantom Power Yes
- USB Audio Channels 2
- Bluetooth No
- Records to SD Card No
The Record
22 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Behringer Xenyx 1204USB is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer and Behringer Xenyx 1204USB?
The clearest difference is onboard effects, which the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB has and the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 3 specs. They match on 5 specs, including sample rate, phantom power and USB audio channels. Two audio mixers from Behringer, each taking a different approach to channel count and routing flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer or Behringer Xenyx 1204USB?
Get the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB. The Behringer Xenyx 1204USB wins Channels, Routing and Creator Features. It is the pricier of the two at $189, so the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer stays the pick if $90 matters more than those specs.
What do the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer and Behringer Xenyx 1204USB have in common?
Both share 5 specifications in the catalog, including sample rate (48kHz), phantom power (Yes), USB audio channels (2) and bluetooth (No), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Behringer Xenyx 1204USB worth the extra $90 over the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer?
The Behringer Xenyx 1204USB costs $189.00 against $99.00, a difference of $90. The premium buys onboard effects (Yes), XLR inputs (4) and aux sends (2). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.