Record Players

Pros & Cons

Strong, lightweight tone arm

Great sound quality without too many extra features

Deep, rich audio and clean design

Beginners might find it difficult to set up the tone arm

Only has three feet; can be hard to level properly

Other Functions

None

Dimensions and weight

12.6 x 16.3 x 4.5 inches, 13.2 pounds

Preamp

None

Drive Type

Belt

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO Full Review

MOST POPULAR

Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB

5k+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

Focuses on playback quality

Best audio fidelity on the market

Can digitize your records into MP3 files

Expensive

Lid is flimsy

Other Functions

Analog-to-digital audio conversion

Dimensions and weight

13.8 x 17.8 x 5.5 inches, 17.5 pounds

Preamp

Serviceable preamp, offers USB and RCA speaker connections

Drive Type

Direct

Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Full Review

BEST FOR TRAVEL

Crosley Voyager Turntable

10+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

Bluetooth compatible

Great starter record player for teenagers

Case makes it easy to store and transport

Sound quality isn't as good as higher-quality record players

Crosley turntables are known for being rough on records

Other Functions

None

Dimensions and weight

4.6 x 14 x 10.5 inches, 5.5 pounds

Preamp

Preamp isn't necessary

Drive Type

Belt

Crosley Voyager Turntable Full Review

BEST VALUE

Byron Statics Portable

7k+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

Portable

Low price for a portable player

Plug-and-play with speakers

No Bluetooth capability

Other Functions

None

Dimensions and weight

13.6 x 10 x 4.6 inches, 5.4 pounds

Preamp

Low-quality preamp, comes with RCA and AUX, but no USB

Drive Type

Belt

Byron Statics Portable Full Review

Fluance RT85

740+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

Acrylic platter helps produce a clear sound

Good option for those who don't want a built-in preamp

Arm height can't be adjusted

Only has three feet

Other Functions

None

Dimensions and weight

13.75 x 16.5 x 5.5 inches, 16.76 pounds

Preamp

None

Drive Type

Belt

Fluance RT85 Full Review

Fluance RT81 Elite

1k+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

Beautiful and well-constructed

Sound is bright, clear, and detailed

Comes with a built-in preamp that can be disabled if necessary

Some users have issues with speed

Other Functions

None

Dimensions and weight

13.75 x 16.5 x 5.5 inches, 14.1 pounds

Preamp

Decent preamp with RCA

Drive Type

Belt

Fluance RT81 Elite Full Review

Sony Bluetooth Stereo Turntable

950+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

Great for those who are new to vinyl

Sleek, modern design fits with most décor styles

Able to pair with Bluetooth speakers

Lightweight plastic construction doesn't minimize vibrations

Other Functions

Analog-to-digital audio conversion

Dimensions and weight

4.3 x 16.9 x 14.4 inches, 7.7 pounds

Preamp

Good preamp with variable range selection

Drive Type

Belt

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Victrola Vintage Record Player

47k+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

Portable

Comes in many different colors

Decent audio quality

Some found the player fragile

Needle needs frequent replacement

Other Functions

Built-in speakers can be used alone

Dimensions and weight

13.9 x 10.1 x 5 inches, 2.7 pounds

Preamp

Decent preamp, comes with AUX and Bluetooth connectivity

Drive Type

Belt

Victrola Vintage Record Player Full Review

Denon DP-300F

220+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

One of the best fully automatic record players on the market

Cartridge is replaceable

Sleek, sturdy design

RCA plugs are attached to a cable, not integrated into the base

Other Functions

None

Dimensions and weight

4.81 x 17.06 x 15 inches,12.13 pounds

Preamp

None

Drive Type

Belt

Denon DP-300F Full Review

Victrola Record Player & Multimedia Center

10k+ Customer Reviews

Pros & Cons

Some like its retro design

Lots of added functionality

Can work as a radio or as speakers

Playback quality isn't the best

Can't easily swap out broken parts for new ones

Other Functions

CD and cassette player, FM radio, Bluetooth smartphone streaming

Dimensions and weight

18.32 x 13.2 x 10 inches, 16.5 pounds

Preamp

High-quality preamp, with USB and AUX outputs for additional speakers

Drive Type

Belt