Best DJ Controllers for Digital Djing 2026
Perfect dj controllers for digital-djing - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Digital DJing
For Mobile DJs
For Bedroom DJs
For Club Performance
For DJ Learning
#1
⭐
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
#2
⭐
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
#3
⭐
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...
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4.4/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 581494
$765
#4
⭐
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
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Numark Mixstream Pro+
by
Numark
Mobile DJs
Club Performance
DJ Learning
Key Feature:
• Built-in sound card
✓ PROS
- • Portable and compact setup
- • Cost-effective vs. separate components
✗ CONS
- • Computer required for operation
- • May lack premium mixer features
Numark Mixstream Pro+Standalone DJ ConsoleWith WIFI music streaming and integrated speakersIntegrated WLAN for access...
⭐
4.7/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 559714
$778
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Denon DJ SC Live 4 Magma Case Bundle
by
Denon DJ
Bedroom DJs
Mobile DJs
Digital DJing
Key Feature:
• All-in-one DJ solution
✓ PROS
- • Portable and compact setup
- • All-in-one DJ solution
✗ CONS
- • Software compatibility issues
- • Computer required for operation
Denon DJ SC Live 4 Magma Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Denon DJ SC Live 4*4-Channel DJ Controller*World's...
⭐
4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 569154
$1,506
#7
⭐
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...
⭐
4.8/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 584259
$406
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Numark Mixstream Pro GO
by
Numark
Bedroom DJs
Club Performance
Digital DJing
Key Feature:
• Portable and compact setup
✓ PROS
- • Cost-effective vs. separate components
- • All-in-one DJ solution
✗ CONS
- • Software compatibility issues
- • Software dependency
Numark Mixstream Pro GODJ ControllerFull-featured 2-deck smart DJ console with 7" touchscreen and onboard...
⭐
4.6/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 565422
$923
#9
⭐
5.0/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Reloop Mixon 8 Pro
by
Reloop
Bedroom DJs
Club Performance
Digital DJing
Key Feature:
• All-in-one DJ solution
✓ PROS
- • All-in-one DJ solution
- • Cost-effective vs. separate components
✗ CONS
- • Software dependency
- • May lack premium mixer features
Reloop Mixon 8 ProDJ Controller4-Channel Multiplatform Controller for Serato DJ Pro (Serato DVS Timecode optional)...
⭐
5.0/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 567246
$988
#10
⭐
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
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Rane Four
by
Rane
DJ Learning
Club Performance
Mobile DJs
Key Feature:
• Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
✓ PROS
- • Built-in sound card
- • Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
✗ CONS
- • Software compatibility issues
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
Rane Four4-Deck Controller for Serato8.5" High resolution jog wheelsOLED pad displaysStem split (vocals and...
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 560326
$1,814
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Denon DJ Prime 4+
by
Denon DJ
Bedroom DJs
Mobile DJs
Club Performance
Key Feature:
• Cost-effective vs. separate components
✓ PROS
- • Portable and compact setup
- • Built-in sound card
✗ CONS
- • Computer required for operation
- • May lack premium mixer features
Denon DJ Prime 4+DJ Controller4-Deck standalone with Wi-Fi streaming10" HD multi-touch display with inclination...
⭐
4.5/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 568912
$2,144
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Rane Performer UDG Case Bundle
by
Rane
Mobile DJs
Bedroom DJs
Digital DJing
Key Feature:
• Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
✓ PROS
- • Portable and compact setup
- • Cost-effective vs. separate components
✗ CONS
- • May lack premium mixer features
- • Computer required for operation
Rane Performer UDG Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Rane Performer*4-Deck DJ Controller for Serato*Motorised...
⭐
4.5/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610127
$2,551
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Reloop Ready
by
Reloop
Club Performance
Digital DJing
Bedroom DJs
Key Feature:
• Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
✓ PROS
- • Software integration (Serato, Traktor, VirtualDJ)
- • All-in-one DJ solution
✗ CONS
- • May lack premium mixer features
- • Software compatibility issues
Reloop Ready2-Channel DJ ControllerFor Serato DJ Lite (included) & Serato DJ Pro (optional)Support for...
⭐
4.9/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 567253
$274
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Native Instruments Traktor X1 MK3
DJ Learning
Mobile DJs
Club Performance
Key Feature:
• Portable and compact setup
✓ PROS
- • Portable and compact setup
- • All-in-one DJ solution
✗ CONS
- • Software dependency
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
Native Instruments Traktor X1 MK3Modular USB DJ controllerFor seamless integration into the NI Traktor software5 OLED...
⭐
4.6/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570932
$241
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.
