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U-Phoria UMC1820 vs Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen)

The Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen) costs about $71 more than the U-Phoria UMC1820 and buys you XLR Female and USB-C. It takes 1 rack unit less, too.

Behringer
U-Phoria UMC1820
Focusrite
Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen)
U-Phoria UMC1820 and Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen) compared on rack space, weight, power, depth, I/O and price
SpecU-Phoria UMC1820Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen)
Rack space1U—
Weight4.2 lbs1.3 lbs
Power draw12W5W
Depth150 mm175 mm
I/O count117
Price~$229~$300

Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.

Connectors only one of them has

U-Phoria UMC1820

  • Combo XLR/TRS
  • XLR Male
  • TOSLINK (Optical)
  • S/PDIF Coax
  • MIDI 5-pin DIN
  • USB-B
  • IEC C14

Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen)

  • XLR Female
  • USB-C

Settle it in your own rack

Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.

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