Best Audio Interfaces Under $500

46 picks ranked by value score (rating + review confidence vs price).

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#	Product	Price	Rating	Reviews	Value	Action
1	FIFINE SC3 FIFINE 1-in/1-out, USB-C, 192kHz/24-bit, direct monitor	$39.99	⭐ 4.2	3,450	7.43	View
2	Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 Behringer 2-in/2-out, 1 preamp, 48V, 48kHz/16-bit	$49.99	⭐ 4.4	12,840	7.23	View
3	M-Audio M-Track Solo M-Audio 2-in/2-out, 1 combo input, 48V, 48kHz/16-bit	$49.77	⭐ 4.3	7,890	6.74	View
4	PreSonus AudioBox GO PreSonus 2-in/2-out, USB-C, 96kHz/24-bit, bus-powered	$49.95	⭐ 4.3	4,560	6.30	View
5	M-Audio M-Track Duo M-Audio 2-in/2-out, 2 combo inputs, 48V, 48kHz/16-bit	$59.49	⭐ 4.3	5,430	5.40	View
6	Behringer U-Phoria UMC202HD Behringer 2-in/2-out, 2 MIDAS preamps, 192kHz/24-bit	$69.95	⭐ 4.4	8,920	4.97	View
7	Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) Focusrite 2-in/2-out, Air mode, USB-C, 192kHz/24-bit	$119.97	⭐ 4.7	28,900	3.50	View
8	Arturia MiniFuse 1 Arturia 1-in/2-out, USB-C, Analog Lab V included	$99.99	⭐ 4.5	4,560	3.29	View
9	Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD Behringer 4-in/4-out, 4 MIDAS preamps, 192kHz/24-bit	$109.88	⭐ 4.4	5,430	2.99	View
10	Native Instruments Komplete Audio 1 Native Instruments 2-in/2-out, VU meter, USB-C, 192kHz/24-bit	$109.99	⭐ 4.4	3,450	2.83	View
11	PreSonus Studio 24c PreSonus 2-in/2-out, XMAX preamps, USB-C, 192kHz/24-bit	$129.00	⭐ 4.5	7,890	2.72	View
12	Audient EVO 4 Audient 2-in/2-out, Smartgain, USB-C, 96kHz/24-bit	$129.99	⭐ 4.5	5,670	2.60	View
13	Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) Focusrite 2-in/2-out, 2 preamps, Air mode, USB-C	$169.99	⭐ 4.7	34,200	2.51	View
14	Universal Audio Volt 1 Universal Audio 1-in/2-out, Vintage mode, USB-C, 24-bit	$139.99	⭐ 4.5	5,670	2.41	View
15	Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2 Native Instruments 2-in/2-out, 2 preamps, VU meter, USB-C	$139.99	⭐ 4.4	4,560	2.30	View
16	Steinberg UR22C Steinberg 2-in/2-out, D-Pre, 32-bit/192kHz, USB-C	$149.99	⭐ 4.5	6,780	2.30	View
17	Arturia MiniFuse 2 Arturia 2-in/2-out, USB-C, MIDI, Analog Lab V	$149.99	⭐ 4.5	3,450	2.12	View
18	Zoom AMS-44 Zoom 4-in/4-out, USB-C, direct monitor, 96kHz	$149.99	⭐ 4.4	3,450	2.08	View
19	Universal Audio Apollo Solo Heritage Universal Audio 2-in/4-out, Thunderbolt, UAD-2 SOLO DSP	$149.00	⭐ 4.7	1,890	2.07	View
20	IK Multimedia AXE I/O Solo IK Multimedia 2-in/3-out, Z-TONE, AmpliTube 5, USB-C	$149.99	⭐ 4.4	2,340	1.98	View
21	MOTU M2 MOTU 2-in/2-out, ESS DAC, LCD meters, loopback	$199.95	⭐ 4.7	8,920	1.86	View
22	Universal Audio Volt 2 Universal Audio 2-in/2-out, Vintage mode, USB-C, 24-bit	$189.99	⭐ 4.5	4,560	1.73	View
23	Audient iD4 MKII Audient 2-in/2-out, Class-A preamp, Burr-Brown DAC	$199.79	⭐ 4.6	4,560	1.69	View
24	Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen) Focusrite 4-in/4-out, 2 preamps, MIDI, loopback	$229.99	⭐ 4.6	8,920	1.58	View
25	Audient EVO 8 Audient 4-in/4-out, Smartgain, USB-C, loopback	$199.99	⭐ 4.5	2,890	1.56	View
26	SSL SSL2 SSL 2-in/2-out, Legacy 4K, USB-C, 192kHz/24-bit	$229.99	⭐ 4.7	5,670	1.53	View
27	Steinberg UR24C Steinberg 2-in/4-out, D-Pre, DSP effects, loopback	$219.99	⭐ 4.5	2,340	1.38	View
28	MOTU M4 MOTU 4-in/4-out, ESS DAC, LCD meters, loopback	$269.95	⭐ 4.7	5,670	1.31	View
29	Audient iD14 MKII Audient 2-in/4-out, 2 Class-A preamps, ADAT, loopback	$249.89	⭐ 4.6	3,450	1.30	View
30	Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 MK2 Native Instruments 6-in/6-out, 4 analog + S/PDIF, MIDI	$229.99	⭐ 4.4	2,340	1.29	View
31	PreSonus Studio 26c PreSonus 2-in/4-out, XMAX preamps, MIDI, USB-C	$249.99	⭐ 4.5	3,450	1.27	View
32	PreSonus Studio 68c PreSonus 6-in/8-out, XMAX preamps, MIDI, ADAT	$249.95	⭐ 4.5	2,340	1.21	View
33	SSL SSL2+ SSL 2-in/4-out, Legacy 4K, MIDI, 5-pin DIN	$279.99	⭐ 4.7	3,450	1.19	View
34	Arturia MiniFuse 4 Arturia 4-in/4-out, USB-C, MIDI, 2 headphone outs	$249.99	⭐ 4.5	1,230	1.11	View
35	Universal Audio Volt 176 Universal Audio 1-in/2-out, 76 Compressor, Vintage preamp	$299.99	⭐ 4.6	3,450	1.08	View
36	Universal Audio Volt 4 Universal Audio 4-in/4-out, 2 Vintage preamps, MIDI	$279.99	⭐ 4.5	2,340	1.08	View
37	Steinberg UR44C Steinberg 6-in/4-out, 4 D-Pre, DSP FX, MIDI	$299.99	⭐ 4.5	1,890	0.98	View
38	Universal Audio Volt 276 Universal Audio 2-in/2-out, 76 Compressor, 2 Vintage preamps	$339.99	⭐ 4.6	2,890	0.94	View
39	Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 (4th Gen) Focusrite 18-in/8-out, 4 preamps, ADAT, MIDI	$349.99	⭐ 4.6	2,890	0.91	View
40	MOTU M6 MOTU 6-in/4-out, ESS DAC, LCD meters, MIDI	$349.95	⭐ 4.7	1,890	0.88	View
41	Audient iD24 Audient 2-in/4-out, 2 Class-A, ADAT, S/PDIF	$349.99	⭐ 4.6	1,890	0.86	View
42	Focusrite Clarett+ 2Pre Focusrite 10-in/4-out, 2 preamps, Air, ADAT	$399.99	⭐ 4.7	1,890	0.77	View
43	Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (4th Gen) Focusrite 18-in/20-out, 8 preamps, ADAT, wordclock	$499.99	⭐ 4.6	1,890	0.60	View
44	Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre Focusrite 18-in/8-out, 4 preamps, Air, ADAT	$499.99	⭐ 4.7	1,230	0.58	View
45	Audient iD44 MKII Audient 4-in/4-out, 4 Class-A, 2 ADAT, DSP mixer	$499.99	⭐ 4.7	1,230	0.58	View
46	Antelope Zen Go Synergy Core Antelope 4-in/8-out, USB-C, 37 FPGA FX, 192kHz	$499.99	⭐ 4.4	890	0.52	View

Value score is a quick ranking signal, not an absolute quality measure. Check product details for I/O, gain, connectivity, and workflow fit.