Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) vs Arturia MiniFuse 2
Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) vs Arturia MiniFuse 2 compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) or Arturia MiniFuse 2? It is a toss-up — take the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen).
Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) takes Preamps, the Arturia MiniFuse 2 takes Mic Inputs. With the trade even, $10 is the tiebreaker, and the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) is the cheaper side of it.
Unless…
- You need mic inputs — get the Arturia MiniFuse 2.
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 | Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) | Arturia MiniFuse 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Preamps | 10/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Mic Inputs | 5/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen)
Compact 1-mic USB-C interface for solo creators who need clean voice and instrument input.
On paper the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) takes dynamic range (120dB, +10dB) and preamp gain (57dB, +1dB). It gives up XLR inputs to the Arturia MiniFuse 2. It is the cheaper of the two, by $10.00.
Leads on
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Dynamic Range +10dB120dB110dB
Wider converter dynamic range means less noise between the quietest and loudest parts of a take.
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Preamp Gain +1dB57dB56dB
More gain drives quiet dynamic microphones like the SM7B without a separate booster.
Arturia MiniFuse 2
USB-C audio interface with dual combo inputs, direct monitoring, and creator-ready loopback support.
On paper the Arturia MiniFuse 2 takes XLR inputs (2, +1). It gives up dynamic range and preamp gain to the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen). That costs $10.00 more than the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen).
Leads on
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XLR Inputs +121
More XLR inputs let you record multiple microphones simultaneously.
Where they’re identical
These 10 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 192kHz
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Phantom Power Yes
- Headphone Outputs 1
- Direct Monitoring Yes
- Loopback Yes
- ADAT Expansion No
- Bus Powered Yes
- TRS Outputs 2
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
The Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) 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 Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) and Arturia MiniFuse 2?
The largest gap is XLR inputs, where the Arturia MiniFuse 2 leads — 2 against 1. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 3 specs. They match on 10 specs, including connection type, sample rate and bit depth. Two audio interfaces from Focusrite and Arturia, each taking a different approach to audio quality and I/O flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) or Arturia MiniFuse 2?
It is a toss-up — take the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen). Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) takes Preamps, the Arturia MiniFuse 2 takes Mic Inputs. With the trade even, $10 is the tiebreaker, and the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) is the cheaper side of it.
What do the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) and Arturia MiniFuse 2 have in common?
Both share 10 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (usb-c, xlr, trs), 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.