Best XLR Microphones Under $100

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

#	Product	Price	Rating	Reviews	Value	Action
1	Behringer C-1 Behringer Condenser, cardioid, gold diaphragm, budget	$37.99	⭐ 4.2	18,700	9.45	View
2	Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB Audio-Technica Dynamic, USB + XLR, cardioid, headphone out	$59.99	⭐ 4.5	18,700	6.41	View
3	MXL 770 MXL Condenser, cardioid, FET, gold diaphragm	$63.99	⭐ 4.4	7,890	5.36	View
4	Audio-Technica AT2020 Audio-Technica Condenser, cardioid, 20Hz-20kHz, 144dB SPL	$79.99	⭐ 4.6	34,200	5.21	View
5	CAD Audio GXL2200 CAD Audio Condenser, cardioid, gold-sputtered, 10dB pad	$69.99	⭐ 4.3	5,670	4.61	View
6	AKG P120 AKG Condenser, cardioid, 2/3" diaphragm, -20dB pad	$79.99	⭐ 4.4	12,300	4.50	View
7	Shure SM58 Shure Dynamic, cardioid, 50Hz-15kHz, pneumatic shock mount	$99.99	⭐ 4.8	45,600	4.47	View
8	AKG D5 AKG Dynamic, supercardioid, laminated varimotion diaphragm	$79.99	⭐ 4.5	7,890	4.38	View
9	Shure SM57 Shure Dynamic, cardioid, 40Hz-15kHz, instrument workhorse	$99.99	⭐ 4.8	34,200	4.35	View
10	Rode PodMic Rode Dynamic, cardioid, internal pop filter, swing mount	$89.99	⭐ 4.6	12,300	4.18	View
11	MXL 990/991 Kit MXL Condenser pair, LDC + SDC, includes case	$89.99	⭐ 4.3	12,300	3.91	View
12	sE Electronics V7 sE Electronics Dynamic, supercardioid, studio-quality for stage	$99.99	⭐ 4.6	5,670	3.45	View
13	Sterling Audio ST151 Sterling Audio Condenser, LDC, 3 patterns, -10dB pad, HPF	$99.99	⭐ 4.4	2,890	3.05	View

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