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Best Electronic Drumkits Under $500 2025

Affordable electronic drumkits under $500 - great value without compromising quality

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Home Practice For Apartments For Recording For Electronic Music For Learning For Space-Limited Setups
BRANDS: Roland Millenium Yamaha Efnote Alesis
Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit Bundle

by Alesis
Learning Electronic Music Apartments
Key Feature:
• Built-in learning features and metronome
✓ PROS
  • • Complete silent practice solution
  • • Space-efficient compared to acoustic
✗ CONS
  • • Initial cost can be significant
  • • Different playing feel from acoustic

Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit*E-Drum Set*Tom and snare pad equipped with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 444062
$461
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha DTX402K E-Drum Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Yamaha DTX402K E-Drum Set

by Yamaha
Home Practice Recording Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• Hundreds of sounds and kits included
✓ PROS
  • • Built-in learning features and metronome
  • • Space-efficient compared to acoustic
✗ CONS
  • • Initial cost can be significant
  • • Different playing feel from acoustic

Yamaha DTX402K E-Drum SetE-Drum SetWith DTX402 drum module287 Sounds10 User kitsMetronome10 Coaching programs6.3 mm...

⭐ 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 443798
$450
Buy at Thomann View Details
Millenium MPS-150X E-Drum Mesh Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Millenium MPS-150X E-Drum Mesh Bundle

by Millenium
Learning Home Practice Recording
Key Feature:
• Built-in learning features and metronome
✓ PROS
  • • Hundreds of sounds and kits included
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic components can fail
  • • May not satisfy acoustic drum purists

Millenium MPS-150X E-Drum Mesh Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Millenium MPS-150X E-Drum Mesh Set*E-Drum Mesh Set*,...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 419792
$417
Buy at Thomann View Details
Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit

by Alesis
Home Practice Learning Recording
Key Feature:
• Built-in learning features and metronome
✓ PROS
  • • Complete silent practice solution
  • • Hundreds of sounds and kits included
✗ CONS
  • • May not satisfy acoustic drum purists
  • • Different playing feel from acoustic

Alesis Nitro Mesh KitE-Drum SetTom and snare pad equipped with mesh headsNitro drum module with 385 sounds25 Preset...

⭐ 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 442961
$406
Buy at Thomann View Details
Millenium MPS-150 E-Drum Set Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Millenium MPS-150 E-Drum Set Bundle

by Millenium
Apartments Electronic Music Recording
Key Feature:
• Complete silent practice solution
✓ PROS
  • • Space-efficient compared to acoustic
  • • Complete silent practice solution
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic components can fail
  • • Different playing feel from acoustic

Millenium MPS-150 E-Drum Set Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Millenium MPS-150 E-Drum Set*E-Drum Set*, Ideal E-Drum...

⭐ 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 370516
$362
Buy at Thomann View Details
Millenium MPS-150 E-Drum Junior Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Millenium MPS-150 E-Drum Junior Bundle

by Millenium
Space-Limited Setups Apartments Recording
Key Feature:
• Hundreds of sounds and kits included
✓ PROS
  • • Space-efficient compared to acoustic
  • • Complete silent practice solution
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic components can fail
  • • May require headphones for best experience

Millenium MPS-150 E-Drum Junior Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Millenium MPS-150 E-Drum Set*E-Drum Set*, Ideal E-Drum...

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 480694
$358
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer XD80USB E-Drum Set Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Behringer XD80USB E-Drum Set Bundle

by Behringer
Recording Electronic Music Learning
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
  • • Complete silent practice solution
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic components can fail
  • • May not satisfy acoustic drum purists

Behringer XD80USB E-Drum Set Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Behringer XD80USB E-Drum Set*E-Drum Set*Complete...

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 419794
$472
Buy at Thomann View Details
Millenium MPS-450 E-Drum Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Millenium MPS-450 E-Drum Set

by Millenium
Electronic Music Home Practice Space-Limited Setups
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
  • • Space-efficient compared to acoustic
  • • Built-in learning features and metronome
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic components can fail
  • • Different playing feel from acoustic

Millenium MPS-450 E-Drum SetE-Drum Complete Set408 Voices30 Preset kits10 User kits80 Songs5 User...

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 454253
$438
Buy at Thomann View Details
Millenium MPS-150 E-Drum Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Millenium MPS-150 E-Drum Set

by Millenium
Electronic Music Home Practice Recording
Key Feature:
• Complete silent practice solution
✓ PROS
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
  • • Built-in learning features and metronome
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic components can fail
  • • Different playing feel from acoustic

Millenium MPS-150 E-Drum SetE-Drum SetIdeal E-Drum beginner's setComplete with sound modulerack stand system and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 360221
$307
Buy at Thomann View Details
Millenium HD-120 E-Drum Set Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Millenium HD-120 E-Drum Set Bundle

by Millenium
Home Practice Recording Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• Built-in learning features and metronome
✓ PROS
  • • Complete silent practice solution
  • • Hundreds of sounds and kits included
✗ CONS
  • • May require headphones for best experience
  • • Different playing feel from acoustic

Millenium HD-120 E-Drum Set Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Millenium HD-120 E-Drum Set*E-Drum Set*Complete e-drum set...

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 525277
$438
Buy at Thomann View Details
Roland TD-02K V-Drums Kit Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Roland TD-02K V-Drums Kit Bundle

by Roland
Apartments Recording Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
  • • Space-efficient compared to acoustic
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
✗ CONS
  • • May require headphones for best experience
  • • May not satisfy acoustic drum purists

Roland TD-02K V-Drums Kit Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Roland TD-02K V-Drums Kit*E-Drum Set*, Compact drum rack...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 557751
$417
Buy at Thomann View Details
Alesis Nitro Max Kit - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Alesis Nitro Max Kit

by Alesis
Apartments Space-Limited Setups Learning
Key Feature:
• Hundreds of sounds and kits included
✓ PROS
  • • Complete silent practice solution
  • • Space-efficient compared to acoustic
✗ CONS
  • • Initial cost can be significant
  • • Electronic components can fail

Alesis Nitro Max KitE-Drum SetWith 32 classic and modern drum kits from BFD + 16 user kits440 Drumcymbal and precussion...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 575657
$483
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer XD80USB E-Drum Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Behringer XD80USB E-Drum Set

by Behringer
Recording Electronic Music Apartments
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
  • • Complete silent practice solution
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic components can fail
  • • Different playing feel from acoustic

Behringer XD80USB E-Drum Set, E-Drum SetComplete electronic drum set including:Sound moduleBass kick pedal with kick...

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 340627
$399
Buy at Thomann View Details
Millenium MPS-150X E-Drum Mesh Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Millenium MPS-150X E-Drum Mesh Set

by Millenium
Electronic Music Space-Limited Setups Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Hundreds of sounds and kits included
✓ PROS
  • • Built-in learning features and metronome
  • • No tuning or maintenance required
✗ CONS
  • • May require headphones for best experience
  • • Electronic components can fail

Millenium MPS-150X E-Drum Mesh Set, E-Drum Mesh Set, For beginners, Required floor space: approx. 110 x 80 cm, Includes...

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 407855
$351
Buy at Thomann View Details
Roland TD-02K V-Drums Kit - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Roland TD-02K V-Drums Kit

by Roland
Electronic Music Space-Limited Setups Home Practice
Key Feature:
• No tuning or maintenance required
✓ PROS
  • • Hundreds of sounds and kits included
  • • Complete silent practice solution
✗ CONS
  • • Electronic components can fail
  • • Initial cost can be significant

Roland TD-02K V-Drums Kit, E-Drum Set, Compact drum rack with 3 legs, cabling and drum key, Required floor space...

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 557719
$362
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Electronic Drumkits

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 electronic drumkits 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.

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