Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 (Gen 3) Review

18x8 USB Audio/MIDI Interface

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Introduction

In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 84,052 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 (Gen 3). This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.

Ratings Based on Features

These results are a summary of user reviews of the Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 (Gen 3). For example, 90% of 63,640 users who have commented on the Sound quality of the Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 (Gen 3) have given positive feedback.

90%
Sound quality
90% of users are satisfied, based on 63,640 reviews
88%
Value for money
88% of users are satisfied, based on 63,214 reviews
88%
For beginners
88% of users are satisfied, based on 60,439 reviews
87%
Easy to use
87% of users are satisfied, based on 58,900 reviews
92%
Quality of material
92% of users are satisfied, based on 52,071 reviews
81%
Tech Support
81% of users are satisfied, based on 5,076 reviews
92%
Volume control
92% of users are satisfied, based on 5,020 reviews
82%
Sturdiness
82% of users are satisfied, based on 2,505 reviews
94%
Style
94% of users are satisfied, based on 2,505 reviews
92%
Versatility
92% of users are satisfied, based on 1,809 reviews
Average Rating (84,052 ratings)
93%
Amazon.ca ( 49,510 ratings )
92%
Amazon.com ( 2,561 ratings )
94%
Amazon.co.uk ( 2,515 ratings )
94%
Amazon.de ( 2,505 ratings )
92%
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94%
Amazon.sa ( 2,502 ratings )
94%
Amazon.ae ( 2,501 ratings )
94%
Amazon.com.au ( 2,498 ratings )
94%
Amazon.se ( 2,497 ratings )
94%
Amazon.pl ( 2,497 ratings )
94%
Amazon.com.mx ( 1,809 ratings )
94%
Amazon.it ( 1,809 ratings )
94%
Amazon.es ( 1,464 ratings )
94%
Amazon.nl ( 1,461 ratings )
94%
Amazon.eg ( 1,064 ratings )
96%
Amazon.cn ( 1,064 ratings )
96%
Amazon.in ( 771 ratings )
92%
Amazon.com.tr ( 769 ratings )
94%
Amazon.co.jp ( 769 ratings )
94%
Amazon.com.br ( 768 ratings )
92%
Thomann ( 83 ratings )
96%
Reverb ( 40 ratings )
96%
B&H Photo Video ( 33 ratings )
90%
SweetWater ( 26 ratings )
90%
Guitar Center ( 20 ratings )
80%
Adorama ( 4 ratings )
40%
Musicians Friend ( 4 ratings )
70%
Zzounds ( 3 ratings )
90%
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Highlighted Customer Reviews

Showing 61 to 80 of 90 Reviews

Great sounding interface!

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface (Gen 3) Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface (Gen 3)

Feb 18, 2020

Reviewed by Music Maker on Guitar Center

We're using it for recording.

So far I'm loving it

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18x8 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation) Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18x8 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation)

May 22, 2016

Reviewed by Critter on B&H Photo Video

I have only had the Scarlett 18i8 for a few weeks now but I have not found anything that I dislike about it so far. I am sure that this interface will do more then I actually need in my home studio.

Plug and Play

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18x8 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation) Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18x8 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation)

Dec 17, 2019

Reviewed by Lang on B&H Photo Video

I'm happy with this product. I just had to plug it in and it works great with my garage band.

Great interface

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface

Mar 16, 2017

Reviewed by Abraham D. on Reverb

It's quiet. It's got a slightly smaller lag than there previous model. I've used a few other Focusrite and Persons products. This one is just great to use.

Wow, what a difference in recording quality.

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18x8 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation) Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18x8 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation)

Apr 24, 2018

Reviewed by Keith on B&H Photo Video

I have to tell you this Interface is top notch. Clean and has the ability to be very flexible. Just buy it.

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Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18x8 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation)
$449.99
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$419.99
SweetWater
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
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359€
Thomann
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Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Generation USB Interface - With Microphone Bundle
$499.96
Adorama
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Generation USB Interface - With Microphone Bundle
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Generation USB Interface
$419.99
Adorama
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Generation USB Interface
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Generation USB Interface - With Microphone Bundle
$499.95
Adorama
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Generation USB Interface - With Microphone Bundle
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface w/2x Mic, Headphone & Acc.
$839.99
Adorama
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 (3rd Gen) USB Audio Interface w/2x Mic, Headphone & Acc.
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface (Gen 3)
$359.99
Guitar Center
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface (Gen 3)
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface (Gen 3)
$419.99
Musicians Friend
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface (Gen 3)
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
$283.63
Reverb
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface
$409
Reverb
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface
$419.99
Zzounds
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

Great value!

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

Sep 6, 2021

Reviewed by Tim K. on Reverb

This is the perfect AI for the garage band set up we have. We've plugged electric drums, 2 electric guitars and a bass. Works like a champ and easy to use!

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 (2nd Gen)

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface

Jul 12, 2018

Reviewed by Henry K. on Reverb

Great product. Is all that was expected and then some. recommend to anyone getting into home recording.

Nicer than expected

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18x8 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation) Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18x8 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation)

Mar 24, 2020

Reviewed by Jason on B&H Photo Video

Given the price I was impressed with the quality. We're building a simple webcasting studio and needed a little more control over the audio and this was the perfect solution.

Fantastic so far

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18x8 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation) Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18x8 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation)

Oct 28, 2013

Reviewed by Yosi on B&H Photo Video

Not used it yet for recording music but great for voice. Works perfectly with Mac core audio. Excuse typing this sent from an iPad.

Focusrite

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface

Sep 11, 2021

Reviewed by Carol G. on Reverb

I’m Very happy with this Audio Interface! Love the volume knobs! Sounds really clean and good. Direct line preamps sound better some amps I’ve had.

Scarlett 18i8 2nd gen

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface

Feb 19, 2021

Reviewed by Matthew H. on Reverb

Great product. Focusrite was very helpful with setting up the used equipment.

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface

Nov 25, 2020

Reviewed by Margaret G. on Reverb

Great price for such a quality product.

Awesome delivery, quality product

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface

Feb 3, 2020

Reviewed by Ruj C. on Reverb

High quality professional grade product that works perfectly.

Awesome home interface!

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface

Jan 27, 2020

Reviewed by Blaine H. on Reverb

Great preamps, killer flexibility for song writing or for small band demo tracks.

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Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen USB Audio Interface

Sep 25, 2018

Reviewed by Anthony E. on Reverb

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Great interface

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18x8 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation) Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18x8 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation)

May 27, 2016

Reviewed by jbshred on B&H Photo Video

Exactly what I was looking for an expecting.

Sweeeeet

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface (Gen 3) Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface (Gen 3)

Mar 5, 2020

Reviewed by Bobby the kid on Guitar Center

Love it

Love it!

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18x8 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation) Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 18x8 USB Audio/MIDI Interface (3rd Generation)

Mar 30, 2020

Reviewed by Richard on B&H Photo Video

Powerful, easy to use and sounds great. Easy integration with Mac and Pro Tools.

Great!

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface (Gen 3) Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface (Gen 3)

Feb 5, 2020

Reviewed by E on Guitar Center

Home studio

Nice sounding interface

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface (Gen 3) Review

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 USB Audio Interface (Gen 3)

Dec 3, 2019

Reviewed by rtass on Guitar Center

The only hitch was in understanding that inputs and outputs are turned on and off via software. Not difficult but unexpected.

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