Behringer FLOW 8 vs Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer
Behringer FLOW 8 vs Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Behringer FLOW 8 or Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer? Get the Behringer FLOW 8.
The Behringer FLOW 8 wins Channels, Routing and Creator Features. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $20.
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 FLOW 8 | Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Channels | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| Routing | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 9.3/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Behringer FLOW 8
Digital streaming mixer with app control, scene recall, and USB audio connectivity.
On paper the Behringer FLOW 8 takes bluetooth (Yes), XLR inputs (4, +2) and aux sends (2, +1). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. It is the cheaper of the two, by $20.00.
Leads on
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BluetoothYesNo
Bluetooth brings phone call-ins and music into the mix wirelessly.
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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.
Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer
Creator mixer built to manage microphones, monitoring, and multi-source audio control for streaming or production.
It gives up bluetooth and XLR inputs to the Behringer FLOW 8. That costs $20.00 more than the Behringer FLOW 8.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
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
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Phantom Power Yes
- Onboard Effects Yes
- 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 FLOW 8 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 FLOW 8 and Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer?
The clearest difference is bluetooth, which the Behringer FLOW 8 has and the Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 3 specs. They match on 5 specs, including sample rate, bit depth and phantom power. Two audio mixers from Behringer and Allen, each taking a different approach to channel count and routing flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Behringer FLOW 8 or Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer?
Get the Behringer FLOW 8. The Behringer FLOW 8 wins Channels, Routing and Creator Features. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $20.
What do the Behringer FLOW 8 and Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer have in common?
Both share 5 specifications in the catalog, including sample rate (48kHz), bit depth (24-bit), phantom power (Yes) and onboard effects (Yes), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer worth the extra $20 over the Behringer FLOW 8?
The Allen & Heath ZED-6FX Mixer costs $299.00 against $279.00, a difference of $20. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the Behringer FLOW 8 anywhere, so the premium buys brand, build or something the catalog does not record. Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.