EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface vs Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen
EVO 4x4 vs Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen: It is a toss-up. Neither one leads on more specs than the other, the EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface takes...
The Ruling
EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface or Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen? It is a toss-up.
Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other — the EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface takes Monitoring, the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen takes Preamps — and they are priced the same. Buy for the axis you actually use.
Unless…
- You need monitoring — get the EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface.
- You need preamps — get the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen.
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 | EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface | Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Preamps | 8.9/10 | 10/10 |
| Mic Inputs | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface
Desktop audio interface intended for creator workflows, microphone input, monitoring, and clean signal routing.
On paper the EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface takes headphone outputs (2, +1). It gives up preamp gain and dynamic range to the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen. The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
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Headphone Outputs +121
A second headphone output lets a guest monitor without a splitter.
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen
Desktop audio interface intended for creator workflows, microphone input, monitoring, and clean signal routing.
On paper the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen takes preamp gain (69dB, +11dB) and dynamic range (120dB, +7dB). It gives up headphone outputs to the EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface. The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
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Preamp Gain +11dB69dB58dB
More gain drives quiet dynamic microphones like the SM7B without a separate booster.
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Dynamic Range +7dB120dB113dB
Wider converter dynamic range means less noise between the quietest and loudest parts of a take.
Where they’re identical
These 11 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type usb-c, xlr, trs
- Operating System windows, macos
- Sample Rate 192kHz
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Phantom Power Yes
- XLR Inputs 2
- Direct Monitoring Yes
- Loopback Yes
- ADAT Expansion No
- Bus Powered Yes
- TRS Outputs 4
The Record
19 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
Neither product wins outright on the specs the catalog holds, so the choice comes down to which set of strengths matches your work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface and Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen?
The largest gap is headphone outputs, where the EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface leads — 2 against 1. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 3 specs. They match on 11 specs, including connection type, operating system and sample rate. Two audio interfaces from Evo and Focusrite, each taking a different approach to audio quality and I/O flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface or Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen?
It is a toss-up. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other — the EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface takes Monitoring, the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen takes Preamps — and they are priced the same. Buy for the axis you actually use.
What do the EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface and Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen have in common?
Both share 11 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (usb-c, xlr, trs), operating system (windows, macos), sample rate (192kHz) and bit depth (24-bit), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.