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Zoom H2n vs Zoom H4n
Zoom H2n
Zoom H4n
Why is Zoom H2n better than Zoom H4n?
- 14.22% less body volume?
328.49 cm³vs382.94 cm³ - 150 g lighter?
130 gvs280 g - 6.67% higher pixel density?
80 ppivs75 ppi - 42.5 mm shorter?
113.8 mmvs156.3 mm
Why is Zoom H4n better than Zoom H2n?
- Records onto an SD card?
- 5.56% bigger screen size?
1.9"vs1.8" - 7.7 mm thinner?
35 mmvs42.7 mm
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Price comparison
Zoom H2n
Zoom H2n Stereo/Surround-Sound Portable Recorder, 5 Built-In Microphones, X/Y, Mid-Side, Surround Sound, ...Zoom H2n Stereo/Surround-Sound Portable Recorder, 5 Built-In Microphones, X/Y, Mid-Side, Surround Sound, Ambisonics Mode, Records to SD Card, For Recording Music, Audio for Video, and Interviews
Zoom H4n
Zoom H4n Pro 4-Track Portable Recorder, All Black, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/ ¼“ Combo Inputs, Battery Po...Zoom H4n Pro 4-Track Portable Recorder, All Black, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/ ¼“ Combo Inputs, Battery Powered, for Stereo/Multitrack Recording of Music, Audio for Video, and Podcasting
Zoom H4essential 4-Track Handy Recorder (2024 Model, Essential Series) with 32-Bit Float, Accessibility, ...Zoom H4essential 4-Track Handy Recorder (2024 Model, Essential Series) with 32-Bit Float, Accessibility, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/TRS Combo Inputs, USB Interface, for Musicians, Podcasters, and More
Zoom H4n Pro All Black 4-Track Portable Recorder (2020 Model) with Zoom H4nSP Accessory Pack, R100 Headph...Zoom H4n Pro All Black 4-Track Portable Recorder (2020 Model) with Zoom H4nSP Accessory Pack, R100 Headphones & 16GB Memory Card Bundle
Design
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
Dedicated Record Button makes recording fast and simple because you need only to press it to start and stop the recording.
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
Audio
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
The noise cut function make play-back clearer, with low background noise.
You can set your device to automatically record whenever sound above your designated level is detected.
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
The device has a filter to reduce background noise.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Voice recording feature allows you to record voice memos, notes, lectures, etc.
audio output power
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Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.
Memory & Battery
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
internal storage
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The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
You can record lectures, music, notes, etc., directly onto an SD card, which provides more storage flexibility.
battery power
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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Some manufacturers include a memory card in the box. An SD card with a higher storage capacity allows you to extend the storage space on your device with ease, providing you with more space for your data.
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
Connectivity
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
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The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
The device comes with a built-in USB male connector and doesn't need a separate USB cable to connect with the computer.
Hi-Z simply refers to “hi-impedance”, with the Hi-Z input you can connect a guitar to the device.
Features
You can use the A-B repeat feature to mark the beginning and ending of a particular passage of a recording that you want to listen again and again.
The device can save and synchronize documents with Dropbox.
The device can save and synchronize documents with Evernote.
The device can save and synchronize documents with Google Drive.
The device can save and synchronize documents with SharePoint.
The device can save and synchronize documents with internal network.
Voice-to-text is a type of speech recognition program that converts spoken to written language.
Audios are converted into text files and sent to an email account.
The device can save and synchronize documents with the USB drive.
Miscellaneous
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
Price comparison
Zoom H2n
Zoom H2n Stereo/Surround-Sound Portable Recorder, 5 Built-In Microphones, X/Y, Mid-Side, Surround Sound, ...Zoom H2n Stereo/Surround-Sound Portable Recorder, 5 Built-In Microphones, X/Y, Mid-Side, Surround Sound, Ambisonics Mode, Records to SD Card, For Recording Music, Audio for Video, and Interviews
Zoom H4n
Zoom H4n Pro 4-Track Portable Recorder, All Black, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/ ¼“ Combo Inputs, Battery Po...Zoom H4n Pro 4-Track Portable Recorder, All Black, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/ ¼“ Combo Inputs, Battery Powered, for Stereo/Multitrack Recording of Music, Audio for Video, and Podcasting
Zoom H4essential 4-Track Handy Recorder (2024 Model, Essential Series) with 32-Bit Float, Accessibility, ...Zoom H4essential 4-Track Handy Recorder (2024 Model, Essential Series) with 32-Bit Float, Accessibility, Stereo Microphones, 2 XLR/TRS Combo Inputs, USB Interface, for Musicians, Podcasters, and More
Zoom H4n Pro All Black 4-Track Portable Recorder (2020 Model) with Zoom H4nSP Accessory Pack, R100 Headph...Zoom H4n Pro All Black 4-Track Portable Recorder (2020 Model) with Zoom H4nSP Accessory Pack, R100 Headphones & 16GB Memory Card Bundle
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