We rated the DJI Mic Mini as the best small wireless mic when it was launched in 2024, and it now has a successor in the shape of the Mic Mini 2. Both are 5-star products for content creators wanting an affordable, lightweight, and simple mic for better audio on the go.
If you already own a Mic Mini, there’s very little reason to upgrade to the Mic Mini 2 because performance is practically the same; both mics feature clear 24-bit audio, two-level noise reduction, a transmission range up to 400m, healthy battery life, and a lightweight 11g build.
So what exactly is new? I’ve pinpointed the key differences below, chief among them being much better pricing this time around, plus a new bundle for mobile creators.
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Surprisingly, however, DJI also revealed in its Mic Mini 2 press release that a Mic Mini 2S is in the pipeline for later this year. The ‘S’ version will add welcome upgrades missing in current models: internal recording, plus the capacity to sync up to four mics with one receiver. That’s all we know about the Mic Mini 2S for now, but it sounds like it’ll be worth the wait for Mic Mini upgraders.
Let’s now see how the Mic Mini and Mic Mini 2 compare. You can find out more about each product in our full reviews via the links above.
1. Design
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Both products are tiny, discreet, and lightweight — the Mic Mini 2 weighs just 11g by itself (not including the magnetic attachment). However, there’s one new design trick in the Mic Mini 2 that could be worth an upgrade, depending on the user: magnetic covers.
The Mic Mini 2 has a magnetic surface that accepts covers, with a wide range of colors available, as you can see in the lead image of this article. There are further limited edition covers too (see above). There’s a selection of covers included in the 2 TX + 1RX + Charging Case bundle (details below), while additional covers can be purchased separately.
If you’re style-conscious and like the sound of a wireless mic that matches the color of your outfit, then this new feature could be worth the upgrade alone. However, if you don’t mind the standard black or white options, then this upgrade could feel like a bit of a gimmick.
2. Voice tone presets
DJI has added three voice tone presets to the Mic Mini 2: regular, rich, and bright. The idea is that each preset optimizes audio quality based on the recording environment. However, our reviewer found that there was so little difference between the sound in each preset that it’s barely worth the upgrade.
So if customizable colors aren’t your bag, nor do the voice tone presets entice, there’s essentially no reason to upgrade to the Mic Mini 2 from the Mic Mini. However, for those buying new, the biggest reason to be excited is a significant price cut, along with a new bundle designed for mobile creators.
3. Pricing and bundles
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When the Mic Mini was unveiled in 2024, the 2 TX + 1RX + Charging Case bundle cost $169 / £145 / AU$245. It seems hard to believe, then, that the equivalent Mic Mini 2 bundle costs just £89 / AU$149 — that’s a huge price cut, likely due to increased competition. As is the way with DJI currently, there’s no US pricing or availability at launch.
There’s also a new bundle designed for solo mobile creators, which comprises one mic, one mobile receiver (see our DJI Mic series mobile receiver hands-on), and a charging case, available for just £49 / AU$89. This kit includes a sleek receiver that slots into your phone’s USB-C, whereas the bundle above includes the standard receiver, which is much clunkier when connected to a phone, and is a better fit for proper cameras.
The price for the mobile bundle is the same price that DJI was asking for a single mic when it launched the original Mic Mini. Sadly, it’s not possible to buy a solo Mic Mini 2 mic just yet.
All that being said, the price of the original Mic Mini complete kit mentioned above has continually dropped during its two-year life, and can now be found for as little as £65 / AU$124 — that’s less than the new version with its additional colored covers.
For me, those Mic Mini 2 prices are super competitive. Yes, the second-gen model is a tiny upgrade (customizable covers aside), but it led the way for value in an increasingly competitive space and is my new favorite small wireless mic. Whether or not the Mic Mini 2S reveal rains on the Mic Mini 2 parade, we’ll have to wait and see.
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