EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface vs PreSonus AudioBox USB 96

EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface vs PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.

EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface
Evo
EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface
$199
PreSonus AudioBox USB 96
PreSonus
PreSonus AudioBox USB 96
$199

The Ruling

EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface or PreSonus AudioBox USB 96? Get the EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface.

The EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface wins Preamps, Monitoring, Creator Features and Connectivity.

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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.

CategoryEVO 4x4 USB-C Audio InterfacePreSonus AudioBox USB 96
Audio Resolution10/1010/10
Preamps10/107.7/10
Mic Inputs10/1010/10
Monitoring10/107.5/10
Creator Features10/105/10
Connectivity10/105/10

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 loopback (Yes), headphone outputs (2, +1), TRS outputs (4, +2) and preamp gain (58dB, +23dB). It also leads on dynamic range. It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.

Leads on

  • Loopback
    Yes
    No

    Loopback routes computer audio back into the stream without a second interface or cable.

  • Headphone Outputs +1
    2
    1

    A second headphone output lets a guest monitor without a splitter.

  • TRS Outputs +2
    4
    2

    More TRS outputs allow routing to studio monitors and outboard gear.

  • Preamp Gain +23dB
    58dB
    35dB

    More gain drives quiet dynamic microphones like the SM7B without a separate booster.

  • Dynamic Range +8dB
    113dB
    105dB

    Wider converter dynamic range means less noise between the quietest and loudest parts of a take.

PreSonus AudioBox USB 96

Desktop audio interface intended for creator workflows, microphone input, monitoring, and clean signal routing.

It gives up loopback and headphone outputs to the EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface. The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.

Leads on

  • Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.

Where they’re identical

These 8 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.

  • Operating System windows, macos
  • Sample Rate 192kHz
  • Bit Depth 24-bit
  • Phantom Power Yes
  • XLR Inputs 2
  • Direct Monitoring Yes
  • ADAT Expansion No
  • Bus Powered Yes

The Record

19 specs, grouped by area

Full specification comparison of EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface and PreSonus AudioBox USB 96, grouped by area.
Specification
Evo
EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface
PreSonus
PreSonus AudioBox USB 96
Audio ResolutionEven
Sample Rate192kHz192kHz
Max Sample Rateno datano data
Bit Depth24-bit24-bit
PreampsEVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface
Preamp Gain✓ 58dB35dB
Dynamic Range✓ 113dB105dB
Mic InputsEven
XLR Inputs22
MonitoringEVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface
Headphone Outputs✓ 21
Direct MonitoringYesYes
Creator FeaturesEVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface
Loopback✓ YesNo
ADAT ExpansionNoNo
MIDI I/ONoneIn/Out
Bundled Softwareno datano data
ConnectivityEVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface
TRS Outputs✓ 42
Connection Typeusb-c, xlr, trsusb-a, xlr, trs
PowerEven
Bus PoweredYesYes
Phantom PowerYesYes
BuildNot enough data
Dimensionsno datano data
Weightno data0.59 kg
CompatibilityNot enough data
Operating Systemwindows, macoswindows, macos

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 EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface 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.

Our pick
Best ValueMost Connectivity

The EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface is priced at $199.00. It leads in dynamic range (113dB) and preamp gain (58dB). Offers the most spec advantages per dollar in this comparison.

  • + Better dynamic range (113dB vs 105dB)
  • + Better preamp gain (58dB vs 35dB)
  • + More headphone outputs (2 vs 1)
  • + Better loopback (Yes vs No)
  • + Exclusive connectivity: USB-C

Also worth knowing

  • ✓ You want the stronger dynamic range (113dB)
  • ✓ You want the stronger preamp gain (58dB)
  • ✓ You want USB-C for a modern, reversible connector
  • ✓ You want to capture computer audio without a second interface

Best for value-focused buyers, complex setup builders.

The alternative
Easiest Setup

The PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is priced at $199.00. It trades raw specs for a simpler, more focused experience. Fewer ports and inputs — plug in and go.

  • + Exclusive connectivity: USB-A
  • × Weaker dynamic range (105dB vs 113dB)
  • × Weaker preamp gain (35dB vs 58dB)
  • × Fewer headphone outputs (1 vs 2)

Also worth knowing

  • ✓ You have MIDI gear to plug in without a separate adapter

Look elsewhere if

  • × You need the best dynamic range available
  • × You need the best preamp gain available

Best for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface and PreSonus AudioBox USB 96?

The clearest difference is loopback, which the EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface has and the PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 5 specs. They match on 8 specs, including operating system, sample rate and bit depth. Two audio interfaces from Evo and PreSonus, each taking a different approach to audio quality and I/O flexibility.

Which is better for streaming, EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface or PreSonus AudioBox USB 96?

Get the EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface. The EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface wins Preamps, Monitoring, Creator Features and Connectivity.

What do the EVO 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface and PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 have in common?

Both share 8 specifications in the catalog, including operating system (windows, macos), sample rate (192kHz), bit depth (24-bit) and phantom power (Yes), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.

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