Best DJ Turntables Under $1,000 2026
Affordable dj turntables under $1,000 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Vinyl DJing
For Scratch DJing
For Hip-Hop
For Traditional DJing
For Turntablism
#1
⭐
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
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Thorens TD 204 black
by
Thorens
Turntablism
Vinyl DJing
Scratch DJing
Key Feature:
• Essential for scratch DJing
✓ PROS
- • Essential for scratch DJing
- • Professional DJ standard
✗ CONS
- • Maintenance and calibration needed
- • Heavy and less portable
Thorens TD 204 blackManual Plug-and-Play TurntableWith belt driveElectronically controlled DC motorSpeeds: 33-1/345...
⭐
4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 556341
$824
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Thorens TD 402 DD walnut
by
Thorens
Traditional DJing
Vinyl DJing
Turntablism
Key Feature:
• High torque for quick starts
✓ PROS
- • High torque for quick starts
- • Timeless classic DJ tool
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and less portable
- • Maintenance and calibration needed
Thorens TD 402 DD walnutDirect Drive TurntableReady to play - "out-of-the-box"Very smooth direct...
⭐
4.8/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 488940
$868
#4
⭐
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
#5
⭐
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
#6
⭐
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
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Reloop Turn 7
by
Reloop
Traditional DJing
Hip-Hop
Turntablism
Key Feature:
• Authentic vinyl DJing experience
✓ PROS
- • Authentic vinyl DJing experience
- • High torque for quick starts
✗ CONS
- • Expensive quality turntables
- • Maintenance and calibration needed
Reloop Turn 7Belt-Driven Premium HiFi TurntableWith Ortofon 2M Red stylus (elliptical)20 mm acrylic platter (1.7 kg)...
⭐
4.9/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 567263
$912
#8
⭐
5.0/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Korg handytraxx tube
by
Korg
Hip-Hop
Vinyl DJing
Scratch DJing
Key Feature:
• High torque for quick starts
✓ PROS
- • Professional DJ standard
- • Timeless classic DJ tool
✗ CONS
- • Sensitive to vibration and setup
- • Heavy and less portable
Korg handytraxx tubePortable TurntableBelt drive with software-supported controlPre-installed JICO J44A 7 MM...
⭐
5.0/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 618781
$912
#9
⭐
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
#10
⭐
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
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Technics SL-1200M7B GREEN Lamborghini
by
Technics
Vinyl DJing
Hip-Hop
Traditional DJing
Key Feature:
• High torque for quick starts
✓ PROS
- • Timeless classic DJ tool
- • Professional DJ standard
✗ CONS
- • Maintenance and calibration needed
- • Expensive quality turntables
Technics SL-1200M7B GREEN LamborghiniDJ Turntable with Direct DriveGreen Lamborghini special editionImproved direct...
⭐
4.7/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 592222
$878
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.
