The fifine D6 gets you nearly everything the Elgato Stream Deck does for less than half the price, and for most streamers, that trade-off is an easy win. The Elgato still pulls ahead on plugin depth and out-of-the-box OBS integration, so if you’re already locked into Elgato’s ecosystem or run advanced, plugin-heavy workflows, it’s worth the premium.
You can hear your teammates or the shooting sound in your game. But how about hearing your voice? That’s the one everyone else is stuck with. Mic monitoring, or sidetone, fixes that. Here’s what it does, why competitive players swear by it, and how to turn it on in about 30 seconds.
The best budget wireless microphone is not the cheapest one. Under $100, fifine M9 is the value play: two transmitters, a receiver, a charging case, and solid audio for YouTube and interviews. If you’re more budget-conscious, DJI Mic Mini is the best overall one. It’s up to your demand and usage.
Two mics, roughly the same price, built for two different people. The fifine AM8 takes the overall win because its dynamic capsule and combo USB/XLR output give you somewhere to go when your setup grows. But if you game with the mic parked on your desk instead of an inch from your mouth, the fifine AM6 is the smarter buy — and it isn’t close.
Footsteps or callouts? In an FPS, you shouldn’t have to choose. ChatMix lets you shift the balance between game audio and voice chat, without pausing or diving into menus. Here’s how game/chat balance actually works, when to lean each way, and how the fifine AM6 microphone puts that control under one knob.
The fifine AM6 is a plug-and-play USB condenser built for gamers who talk while they play. The Game/Chat feature is the highlight, which shows up on your PC as two separate audio devices — one for your game, one for your chat app. That feature is what makes it worth your consideration.
Active noise cancellation (ANC) uses a processor to fight noise with opposing sound waves. Passive noise isolation just puts material between your ear and the world. ANC wins against steady low-frequency drone, while passive isolation wins against sharp, unpredictable sound. The deciding factor isn’t price. It’s where you listen.
ANC doesn’t build a wall around your ears. It listens, calculates and fights sound with sound. This guide breaks down the four steps behind active noise cancellation, explains which noises it beats and which it doesn’t, and shows how ANC and transparency mode work on the FIFINE X3 Bluetooth headphones.
The fifine X3 is a wireless over-ear headphone with active noise cancellation, a detachable boom mic and marathon battery life, aimed squarely at listeners who want a lot of features without spending flagship money. It lands better than the price suggests.
The fifine H18V Lite is a budget open-back gaming headset that punches well above its price. It stands out for its warm, spacious stereo sound, cool all-session comfort, and handy USB controls. While a 7.1 surround mode and a plasticky build might be less perfect. Here’s who should buy it — and who should skip it.