Best DJ Controllers 2026
Top-rated dj controllers 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Digital DJing
For Mobile DJs
For Bedroom DJs
For Club Performance
For DJ Learning
#1
⭐
4.6/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Native Instruments Traktor S4 MK3 Decksaver Set
DJ Learning
Digital DJing
Club Performance
Key Feature:
• Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
✓ PROS
- • Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
- • Built-in sound card
✗ CONS
- • Computer required for operation
- • Software dependency
Native Instruments Traktor S4 MK3 Decksaver Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Native Instruments Traktor S4 MK3*4 Channel...
⭐
4.6/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 455196
$1,022
#2
⭐
4.8/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Native Instruments Traktor S4 MK3 Headphone Set
DJ Learning
Mobile DJs
Digital DJing
Key Feature:
• Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
✓ PROS
- • Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
- • Portable and compact setup
✗ CONS
- • Software compatibility issues
- • May lack premium mixer features
Native Instruments Traktor S4 MK3 Headphone Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Native Instruments Traktor S4 MK3*4 Channel...
⭐
4.8/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 474236
$1,000
#3
⭐
4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Reloop Mixtour Pro Laidback Luke Set
by
Reloop
Club Performance
DJ Learning
Mobile DJs
Key Feature:
• Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
✓ PROS
- • Cost-effective vs. separate components
- • Built-in sound card
✗ CONS
- • Computer required for operation
- • May lack premium mixer features
Reloop Mixtour Pro Laidback Luke Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Reloop Mixtour Pro*All-In-One 4-Deck DJ Controller with...
⭐
4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 600288
$453
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Reloop Mixtour Pro
by
Reloop
Club Performance
Digital DJing
DJ Learning
Key Feature:
• All-in-one DJ solution
✓ PROS
- • Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
- • Cost-effective vs. separate components
✗ CONS
- • Software dependency
- • Computer required for operation
Reloop Mixtour ProAll-In-One 4-Deck DJ Controller with 24-bit USB Sound CardIntegration for Algoriddim djay Pro...
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4.8/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 584259
$406
#5
⭐
4.4/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Native Instruments Traktor S4 MK3
Mobile DJs
DJ Learning
Digital DJing
Key Feature:
• Portable and compact setup
✓ PROS
- • Cost-effective vs. separate components
- • Portable and compact setup
✗ CONS
- • Software compatibility issues
- • May lack premium mixer features
Native Instruments Traktor S4 MK34 Channel DJ Controller and Audio InterfaceHAPTIC DRIVE: Motorised jog wheels with...
⭐
4.4/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 447986
$989
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Faderfox MX12
by
Faderfox
DJ Learning
Mobile DJs
Club Performance
Key Feature:
• Portable and compact setup
✓ PROS
- • Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
- • Cost-effective vs. separate components
✗ CONS
- • Computer required for operation
- • Software compatibility issues
Faderfox MX12Universal MIDI ControllerUSB interface with bus power supplyClass Compliant - no driver required2 x MIDI...
⭐
4.5/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 488814
$769
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Rane Four UDG EVA Bundle
by
Rane
Digital DJing
Bedroom DJs
Club Performance
Key Feature:
• Built-in sound card
✓ PROS
- • Cost-effective vs. separate components
- • Portable and compact setup
✗ CONS
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
- • Software compatibility issues
Rane Four UDG EVA Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Rane Four*4-Deck Controller for Serato*8.5" High resolution jog...
⭐
4.6/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 573408
$1,946
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Denon DJ SC6000 Prime
by
Denon DJ
DJ Learning
Bedroom DJs
Digital DJing
Key Feature:
• Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
✓ PROS
- • Portable and compact setup
- • All-in-one DJ solution
✗ CONS
- • Software compatibility issues
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
Denon DJ SC6000 PrimeProfessional DJ Media PlayerWith 10.1" touch screen and WiFi music streamingThree USBone...
⭐
4.5/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 482556
$1,935
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Roland DJ-707M
by
Roland
Club Performance
Bedroom DJs
DJ Learning
Key Feature:
• Portable and compact setup
✓ PROS
- • Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
- • Built-in sound card
✗ CONS
- • May lack premium mixer features
- • Computer required for operation
Roland DJ-707MDJ Controller4-Channel Serato DJ Pro controller with 4 decksCombines DJ performance controllers with live...
⭐
4.5/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 471987
$1,077
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Denon DJ LC6000 Prime
by
Denon DJ
Digital DJing
DJ Learning
Mobile DJs
Key Feature:
• Built-in sound card
✓ PROS
- • Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
- • All-in-one DJ solution
✗ CONS
- • May lack premium mixer features
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
Denon DJ LC6000 PrimeDJ ControllerDedicated sub-layer control for SC6000SC6000MSC5000SC5000M Prime media...
⭐
4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 518399
$439
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Native Instruments Traktor S2 MK3 Decksaver Set
Digital DJing
DJ Learning
Mobile DJs
Key Feature:
• Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
✓ PROS
- • All-in-one DJ solution
- • Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
✗ CONS
- • May lack premium mixer features
- • Software compatibility issues
Native Instruments Traktor S2 MK3 Decksaver Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Native Instruments Traktor S2 MK3*DJ...
⭐
4.4/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 455194
$325
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Rane Four HD-25 Bundle
by
Rane
Mobile DJs
Club Performance
DJ Learning
Key Feature:
• Cost-effective vs. separate components
✓ PROS
- • Built-in sound card
- • All-in-one DJ solution
✗ CONS
- • Computer required for operation
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
Rane Four HD-25 Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Rane Four*4-Deck Controller for Serato*8.5" High resolution jog...
⭐
4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 572656
$1,946
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Faderfox UC4
by
Faderfox
Mobile DJs
Club Performance
DJ Learning
Key Feature:
• Built-in sound card
✓ PROS
- • Portable and compact setup
- • Built-in sound card
✗ CONS
- • May lack premium mixer features
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
Faderfox UC4Universal MIDI ControlleriPad compatibleControl Surface Script for Ableton Live 8/9 includedUSB interface...
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 488845
$384
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Denon DJ SC6000 Prime SSD Bundle
by
Denon DJ
Digital DJing
DJ Learning
Club Performance
Key Feature:
• All-in-one DJ solution
✓ PROS
- • Portable and compact setup
- • Cost-effective vs. separate components
✗ CONS
- • May lack premium mixer features
- • Software dependency
Denon DJ SC6000 Prime SSD Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Denon DJ SC6000 Prime*Professional DJ Media Player*With...
⭐
4.7/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 546020
$2,012
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Native Instruments Traktor S2 MK3
Mobile DJs
Bedroom DJs
DJ Learning
Key Feature:
• Cost-effective vs. separate components
✓ PROS
- • Cost-effective vs. separate components
- • Portable and compact setup
✗ CONS
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
- • Software dependency
Native Instruments Traktor S2 MK3DJ Controller and Audio InterfaceDJ performance system with 2 channels and sample deck...
⭐
4.8/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 447929
$285
How to Choose the Best DJ Controllers
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced dj controllers typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
