Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is Shure trying to bait people into buying what they think is a slimmed down SM7B that they see everyone using for $250. I've used a Samson CO1U (~$100) for years and then upgraded to the Rode NT-USB (~$170). I saw this mic with the voice isolation, touch controls etc and decided to try it out. I've wanted to get the SM7B for years but don't want to drop that much cash yet. The good: - Solid build quality for the most part. Others have commented on the thinness of the windscreen. I agree could be better but I like the sturdy metal construction. - flexible connection options (USB / XLR) The not so good/bad: - pick up levels. This thing is VERY quiet. I have to crank the gain way up and that's with me sitting 2-3 inches from it. The top pick up patter is a little annoying for my setup, but I knew that going in. - USB. I know they don't "need" USB-C for this Mic but why not have that as default. Why are we going backwards? - Cable quality is so so. - Not compatible with iPad Pro (USB-C). I can't plug this into my iPad when I'm remote to record? Rode NT-USB does this beautifully. Huge miss in my opinion. Not everyone is stuck to a desk and my iPad is my mini studio on the road. - Touch controls are picky... - This may seem like a small thing but the HUGE Shure logo on both sides is just stupid. The SM7B is slick, all black, and everyone knows what model it is. No need for me to advertise your company on my show. Bad form Shure... Just not worth the $250 price tag. Much better mics out there for $150-200. Even decent mics for sub-$100. I'll probably return this and at some point get the SM7B setup. Disappointing. (side note for Amazon. The rating options were for Overall, Value for money, Sheerness and Thickness? WTH?)