Best DJ Turntables for Beginner 2026
Perfect dj turntables for beginner - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 7, 2026 • Next update: January 14, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Vinyl DJing
For Scratch DJing
For Hip-Hop
For Traditional DJing
For Turntablism
#1
⭐
4.6/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Pro-Ject Juke Box E1 HiFi Set white
by
Pro-Ject
Turntablism
Vinyl DJing
Hip-Hop
Key Feature:
• Essential for scratch DJing
✓ PROS
- • High torque for quick starts
- • Essential for scratch DJing
✗ CONS
- • Requires vinyl records or timecode
- • Heavy and less portable
Pro-Ject Juke Box E1 HiFi Set whiteSet of Record Player and SpeakersConsisting of Juke Box E and 2x speaker...
⭐
4.6/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 546907
$912
#2
⭐
4.7/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Thorens TD 1601 TP 160 black
by
Thorens
Vinyl DJing
Turntablism
Traditional DJing
Key Feature:
• Professional DJ standard
✓ PROS
- • Professional DJ standard
- • High torque for quick starts
✗ CONS
- • Expensive quality turntables
- • Heavy and less portable
Thorens TD 1601 TP 160 blackManual Record Player with Sub ChassisThe TD 1601 is the logical further development of the...
⭐
4.7/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597481
$4,398
#3
⭐
5.0/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Technics SL-1200M7B ORANGE Lamborghini
by
Technics
Traditional DJing
Turntablism
Hip-Hop
Key Feature:
• Professional DJ standard
✓ PROS
- • Authentic vinyl DJing experience
- • Essential for scratch DJing
✗ CONS
- • Maintenance and calibration needed
- • Expensive quality turntables
Technics SL-1200M7B ORANGE LamborghiniDJ Turntable with Direct DriveOrange Lamborghini special editionImproved direct...
⭐
5.0/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 592206
$878
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Technics SL-1200M7B YELLOW Lamborghini
by
Technics
Vinyl DJing
Scratch DJing
Turntablism
Key Feature:
• Essential for scratch DJing
✓ PROS
- • Timeless classic DJ tool
- • Authentic vinyl DJing experience
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and less portable
- • Requires vinyl records or timecode
Technics SL-1200M7B YELLOW LamborghiniDJ Turntable with Direct DriveYellow Lamborghini special editionimproved direct...
⭐
4.8/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 592224
$878
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Thorens TD 402 DD black
by
Thorens
Vinyl DJing
Scratch DJing
Hip-Hop
Key Feature:
• Timeless classic DJ tool
✓ PROS
- • Timeless classic DJ tool
- • Essential for scratch DJing
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and less portable
- • Sensitive to vibration and setup
Thorens TD 402 DD blackDirect Drive Record PlayerReady to play ‘out-of-the-box’Very smoothly running direct...
⭐
4.8/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 488938
$868
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Thorens TD 1500 black HG
by
Thorens
Traditional DJing
Turntablism
Vinyl DJing
Key Feature:
• Timeless classic DJ tool
✓ PROS
- • Professional DJ standard
- • Authentic vinyl DJing experience
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to vibration and setup
- • Heavy and less portable
Thorens TD 1500 Black HGSubchassis TurntableWith balanced XLR outputsDrive: Belt driveDC motorSpeeds: 33-1/345...
⭐
5.0/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 529305
$2,199
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Technics SL-1210MK 7
by
Technics
Vinyl DJing
Hip-Hop
Turntablism
Key Feature:
• High torque for quick starts
✓ PROS
- • High torque for quick starts
- • Timeless classic DJ tool
✗ CONS
- • Expensive quality turntables
- • Requires vinyl records or timecode
Technics SL-1210MK 7Direct Drive DJ TurntableDie-cast aluminium housingAdjustable start and stop timePitch adjustment...
⭐
4.9/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 479661
$1,055
#8
⭐
5.0/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Thorens TD 201 black
by
Thorens
Vinyl DJing
Turntablism
Hip-Hop
Key Feature:
• Essential for scratch DJing
✓ PROS
- • Timeless classic DJ tool
- • Essential for scratch DJing
✗ CONS
- • Requires vinyl records or timecode
- • Sensitive to vibration and setup
Thorens TD 201 BlackManually Operated TurntableFor committed beginners who are looking for a robusteasy-to-use and...
⭐
5.0/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 488907
$494
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Pro-Ject Juke Box E1 HiFi Set black
by
Pro-Ject
Turntablism
Hip-Hop
Scratch DJing
Key Feature:
• High torque for quick starts
✓ PROS
- • Professional DJ standard
- • Timeless classic DJ tool
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and less portable
- • Requires vinyl records or timecode
Pro-Ject Juke Box E1 HiFi Set blackSet of Record Player and SpeakersConsisting of Juke Box E and 2x speakers...
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 546895
$912
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Thorens TD 204 walnut
by
Thorens
Traditional DJing
Turntablism
Vinyl DJing
Key Feature:
• Professional DJ standard
✓ PROS
- • Professional DJ standard
- • Essential for scratch DJing
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to vibration and setup
- • Heavy and less portable
Thorens TD 204 walnutManual Plug-and-Play TurntableWith belt driveElectronically controlled DC motorSpeeds: 33-1/345...
⭐
4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 556342
$824
#11
⭐
4.6/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Reloop RP 8000 MK2
by
Reloop
Scratch DJing
Traditional DJing
Hip-Hop
Key Feature:
• Essential for scratch DJing
✓ PROS
- • Essential for scratch DJing
- • Authentic vinyl DJing experience
✗ CONS
- • Expensive quality turntables
- • Sensitive to vibration and setup
Reloop RP 8000 MKIITurntable with Direct DriveQuartz-controlled hybrid turntable with upper-torque direct...
⭐
4.6/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 459792
$703
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Pro-Ject Primary E Phono red
by
Pro-Ject
Turntablism
Vinyl DJing
Scratch DJing
Key Feature:
• Timeless classic DJ tool
✓ PROS
- • Professional DJ standard
- • High torque for quick starts
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and less portable
- • Requires vinyl records or timecode
Pro-Ject Primary E Phono redAudiophile "Plug & Play" TurntableIntegrated phono stagePhono and line output...
⭐
4.9/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 495016
$307
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Thorens TD 1600 black
by
Thorens
Hip-Hop
Scratch DJing
Turntablism
Key Feature:
• Essential for scratch DJing
✓ PROS
- • High torque for quick starts
- • Essential for scratch DJing
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and less portable
- • Sensitive to vibration and setup
Thorens TD 1600 blackManual Turntable with Sub-chassisExternally very close to the earlier 160 series with classic...
⭐
4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 488951
$3,079
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Thorens TD 102 A walnut HG
by
Thorens
Vinyl DJing
Turntablism
Hip-Hop
Key Feature:
• Timeless classic DJ tool
✓ PROS
- • Essential for scratch DJing
- • Timeless classic DJ tool
✗ CONS
- • Maintenance and calibration needed
- • Requires vinyl records or timecode
Thorens TD 102 A walnut HGRecord playerFully automaticWith integrated MM phono preamplifierDrive: Flat belt driveDC...
⭐
4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 529324
$736
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Thorens TD 1601 TP 160 walnut
by
Thorens
Hip-Hop
Turntablism
Scratch DJing
Key Feature:
• Professional DJ standard
✓ PROS
- • High torque for quick starts
- • Authentic vinyl DJing experience
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to vibration and setup
- • Requires vinyl records or timecode
Thorens TD 1601 TP 160 walnutManual Record Player with Sub ChassisFurther development of the TD 1600 for a better ease...
⭐
4.7/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 599046
$4,398
How to Choose the Best DJ Turntables
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 turntables 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.
