Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer vs Yamaha ZG02 Gaming Mixer
Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer vs Yamaha ZG02 Gaming Mixer 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 Yamaha ZG02 Gaming Mixer? It is a toss-up — take the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer.
Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer takes Channels, the Yamaha ZG02 Gaming Mixer takes Creator Features. With the trade even, $120 is the tiebreaker, and the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer is the cheaper side of it.
Unless…
- You need creator features — get the Yamaha ZG02 Gaming Mixer.
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 | Yamaha ZG02 Gaming Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Channels | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 6.7/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 4.5/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer
Compact analog mixer with USB integration tailored for desktop creator audio chains.
On paper the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer takes XLR inputs (2, +1). It gives up onboard effects to the Yamaha ZG02 Gaming Mixer. It is the cheaper of the two, by $120.00.
Leads on
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XLR Inputs +121
More XLR inputs mean you can connect more microphones at once.
Yamaha ZG02 Gaming Mixer
Gaming voice mixer with quick chat/game balancing and creator-friendly audio controls.
On paper the Yamaha ZG02 Gaming Mixer takes onboard effects (Yes). It gives up XLR inputs to the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer. That costs $120.00 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.
Where they’re identical
These 6 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type usb-c, xlr, trs
- Sample Rate 48kHz
- Phantom Power Yes
- Headphone Outputs 1
- 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 802S Analog Streaming Mixer 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 Yamaha ZG02 Gaming Mixer?
The clearest difference is onboard effects, which the Yamaha ZG02 Gaming Mixer has and the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 6 specs, including connection type, sample rate and phantom power. Two audio mixers from Behringer and Yamaha, each taking a different approach to channel count and routing flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer or Yamaha ZG02 Gaming Mixer?
It is a toss-up — take the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer takes Channels, the Yamaha ZG02 Gaming Mixer takes Creator Features. With the trade even, $120 is the tiebreaker, and the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer is the cheaper side of it.
What do the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer and Yamaha ZG02 Gaming Mixer have in common?
Both share 6 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (usb-c, xlr, trs), sample rate (48kHz), phantom power (Yes) and headphone outputs (1), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Yamaha ZG02 Gaming Mixer worth the extra $120 over the Behringer 802S Analog Streaming Mixer?
The Yamaha ZG02 Gaming Mixer costs $219.00 against $99.00, a difference of $120. The premium buys onboard effects (Yes). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.