Best DJ Controllers 2025

Top-rated dj controllers 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

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Best DJ Controllers

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Digital DJing For Mobile DJs For Bedroom DJs For Club Performance For DJ Learning

BRANDS: Native Instruments Rane Hercules Denon DJ Reloop Numark Faderfox

Denon DJ SC6000 Prime SSD Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Hercules DJ Control Inpulse T7 Premium - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Hercules DJ Control Inpulse T7 Premium

by Hercules

DJ Learning Digital DJing Bedroom DJs

Key Feature:

• Portable and compact setup

✓ PROS

• Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
• Portable and compact setup

✗ CONS

• Computer required for operation
• Limited upgrade flexibility

Hercules DJ Control Inpulse T7 PremiumAll-in-One-DJ-ControllerWith two motorised 7" turntablesPremium Fader...

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 581494

$765

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Denon DJ LC6000 Prime - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Reloop Mixtour Pro Stand Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Reloop Mixtour Pro Stand Bundle

by Reloop

Digital DJing Bedroom DJs Mobile DJs

Key Feature:

• Built-in sound card

✓ PROS

• Cost-effective vs. separate components
• All-in-one DJ solution

✗ CONS

• May lack premium mixer features
• Limited upgrade flexibility

Reloop Mixtour Pro Stand Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Reloop Mixtour Pro*All-In-One 4-Deck DJ Controller with...

⭐ 4.4/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 620215

$420

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Denon DJ SC6000 Prime Flyht Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Denon DJ SC6000 Prime Flyht Case Bundle

by Denon DJ

DJ Learning Digital DJing Bedroom DJs

Key Feature:

• Built-in sound card

✓ PROS

• Built-in sound card
• All-in-one DJ solution

✗ CONS

• Software dependency
• Limited upgrade flexibility

Denon DJ SC6000 Prime Flyht Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Denon DJ SC6000 Prime*Professional DJ Media...

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 604309

$2,067

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Native Instruments Traktor S4 MK3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Native Instruments Traktor S4 MK3

by Native Instruments

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

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Rane Twelve MKII Deck Controller - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Rane Twelve MKII Deck Controller

by Rane

DJ Learning Club Performance Digital DJing

Key Feature:

• Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)

✓ PROS

• Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
• All-in-one DJ solution

✗ CONS

• Software dependency
• Computer required for operation

Rane Twelve MKII Deck ControllerDeck ControllerCompatible with Traktor / Virtual DJ / Serato DJ ProControllable up to 4...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 496829

$768

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Native Instruments Traktor S2 MK3 Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Native Instruments Traktor S2 MK3 Case Bundle

by Native Instruments

Club Performance Bedroom DJs Digital DJing

Key Feature:

• Cost-effective vs. separate components

✓ PROS

• Built-in sound card
• Cost-effective vs. separate components

✗ CONS

• Software dependency
• Computer required for operation

Native Instruments Traktor S2 MK3 Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Native Instruments Traktor S2 MK3*DJ Controller...

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 466670

$465

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Denon DJ SC Live 4 Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Denon DJ SC Live 4 Case Bundle

by Denon DJ

Mobile DJs Digital DJing Bedroom DJs

Key Feature:

• Built-in sound card

✓ PROS

• Portable and compact setup
• Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)

✗ CONS

• Computer required for operation
• Software dependency

Denon DJ SC Live 4 Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Denon DJ SC Live 4*4-Channel DJ Controller*World's first...

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 554174

$1,561

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Roland DJ-505 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Roland DJ-505

by Roland

Digital DJing Club Performance Mobile DJs

Key Feature:

• Portable and compact setup

✓ PROS

• Portable and compact setup
• Built-in sound card

✗ CONS

• Computer required for operation
• Software compatibility issues

Roland DJ-5052-Channel Dj Controller for Serato Dj with Four Decks2-Channel4-Deck controller for Serato DJLarge plates...

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 420177

$658

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Faderfox EC4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Faderfox EC4

by Faderfox

Bedroom DJs DJ Learning Club Performance

Key Feature:

• All-in-one DJ solution

✓ PROS

• Built-in sound card
• Cost-effective vs. separate components

✗ CONS

• Software dependency
• Computer required for operation

Faderfox EC4Universal MIDI controlleriPad compatibleControl Surface Script for Ableton Live includedUSB interface with...

⭐ 5.0/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 488836

$384

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Rane Four HD-25 Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#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

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Denon DJ SC Live 4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Denon DJ SC Live 4

by Denon DJ

Club Performance DJ Learning Mobile DJs

Key Feature:

• Built-in sound card

✓ PROS

• Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
• Portable and compact setup

✗ CONS

• Software compatibility issues
• Software dependency

Denon DJ SC Live 44-Channel DJ ControllerWorld's first DJ integration with the streaming service Amazon Music...

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 552768

$1,264

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Native Instruments Traktor S4 MK3 Decksaver Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Native Instruments Traktor S4 MK3 Decksaver Set

by Native Instruments

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

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Native Instruments Traktor S3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 5.0/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Native Instruments Traktor S3

by Native Instruments

Bedroom DJs DJ Learning Club Performance

Key Feature:

• All-in-one DJ solution

✓ PROS

• Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
• Built-in sound card

✗ CONS

• Limited upgrade flexibility
• May lack premium mixer features

Native Instruments Traktor S34-Channel DJ Controller and Audio Interface24 bit / 44.1 / 48 kHz converter2 Large 14 cm...

⭐ 5.0/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 475701

$549

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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.

Best DJ Controllers 2025

Denon DJ SC6000 Prime SSD Bundle

Hercules DJ Control Inpulse T7 Premium

Denon DJ LC6000 Prime

Reloop Mixtour Pro Stand Bundle

Denon DJ SC6000 Prime Flyht Case Bundle

Native Instruments Traktor S4 MK3

Rane Twelve MKII Deck Controller

Native Instruments Traktor S2 MK3 Case Bundle

Denon DJ SC Live 4 Case Bundle

Roland DJ-505

Faderfox EC4

Rane Four HD-25 Bundle

Denon DJ SC Live 4

Native Instruments Traktor S4 MK3 Decksaver Set

Native Instruments Traktor S3

How to Choose the Best DJ Controllers

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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