What are the best DJ turntables for scratching and mixing?
This page compares 3 DJ turntables with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12, Stanton STX Scratch, Numark PT-01 Scratch. Prices range from £100 to £1,045. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Platter Size (inch) ⇅ | Speed (RPM) ⇅ | Torque (kg-cm) ⇅ | Start/Stop Switch ⇅ | Pitch Control ⇅ | Audio Output (Watt) ⇅ | Connectivity ⇅ |
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Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12
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£1045.34 ≈ | 332 mm | 33⅓ rpm, 45 rpm | High: 0.45 N·m; Mid: 0.32 N·m; Low: 0.2 N·m | ✓ | ±8%, ±16%, ±50% | PHONO (RCA) | USB Type-C, RCA (PHONO) |
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Hybrid direct-drive turntable that supports analog playback and tone-arm-free DVS control via a MAGVEL CLAMP, with adjustable torque, selectable stop speeds, performance pads, and an OLED display. Suited for scratch DJs and performers who switch between vinyl and digital control (Serato/rekordbox) and need robust, pro-level build quality.
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Stanton STX Scratch
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£183.73 ≈ | 7 in | 33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM | — | ✓ | Pitch slider with Ultra-Pitch option | Stereo RCA line output, 1/4 in headphone, 1/8 in headphone | Bluetooth input, 1/8 in aux input, USB-C (power), USB-A (recording) |
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Portable scratch turntable with a factory-installed Innofader Nano, rechargeable batteries, built-in speaker, Bluetooth input and USB recording. Suited for mobile turntablists and portablism practice or content creators who need a compact, performance-ready 7 in player.
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Numark PT-01 Scratch
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£99.61 ≈ | 7 in | 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM | High-torque motor | ✓ | ±10% | RCA line output and headphone output | USB, 1/8 in aux input, RCA output and 1/8 in headphone output |
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The Numark PT-01 Scratch is a portable belt-drive turntable with a 7 in platter, built-in speaker and adjustable, replaceable scratch switch. It supports three speeds, USB vinyl recording, battery or AC operation, and suits beginner DJs, scratch practice and portable turntablism. ★ Ideal forIt suits scratching and mixing because its high-torque motor, adjustable scratch switch, 7 in platter, three speeds and ±10% pitch control provide hands-on scratch control and basic beat matching in a portable design. |
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