Best DJ Controllers Under $500 | Ultimate Guide

Today we're talking about the best DJ controllers that you can buy right now in 2023.

These entry-level controllers are great for new DJs wanting to get their feet wet without making a huge investment. They’re also well suited to seasoned DJs wanting a backup (or extremely portable) solution. They're perfect for beginner DJs, casual hobbyists, those on a strict budget or those who simply want the best bang-for-your-buck!

00:00 | About This Guide (Intro)
00:53 | Pioneer DDJ-FLX4
03:01 | Pioneer DDJ-REV1
05:53 | Reloop Ready
11:08 | Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3
12:54 | Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX
15:03 | Honorable Mentions
16:23 | Wrap-Up

💙🧡💜 GET YOURS HERE!

💙🧡💜 Full written guide:

💙🧡💜 DDJ-FLX4 vs. DDJ-REV1:

💙🧡💜 That laptop stand y'all keep asking about:

[MrLeewhite]

Surprised there wasn't a impulse 500 how does that compare to the flx 4?

[Fyqz]

Which one would u recommend? The traktor S2 Mk3 or the Numark Mixtrack platinum fx?

[vannahgraceful]

The Dj controller I really want is the DDJ 1000srt

[kudamah]

Mixtrack platinum fx with VDJ... solid

[patrickwdoyle]

Thanks for including Traktor! Personally I think the Z1 / F1 combo or Z1 / x1 mk II combo deserve honorable mentions because it gives someone a reason to use Traktor instead of Serato or recordbox. The combo is very portable and each 1 series comes with a $50 credit towards the $99 cost of the full pro license

[ppg]

What would you recommend for a controller with XLR outputs and Serato Pro...
Really appreciate your input 👍
Much blessings 🙌
Ty

[georgeraz]

What would you choose between a new Reloop Ready and an old Traktor S4 Mk2?

[thebestdjhits]

great info, however you forgot the Numark NS4FX, here is under 500 Euro/USD

[kentfagerberg]

What stand do you have under, showing the flx4 kontroller? Do you know where I can get one (the stand)

[JulianRasch-gv]

Hi does the numark have a slicer function on the pads?

[RavDLC]

Dope video bro. I bought the DDJ-REV1 when it first came out but i would've got the FLX4 if i had waited longer 😅

[MrLeewhite]

Just got my flx4 from being on backorder. Anyone available for some free lessons i know i could use 1

[FlorentFeltz]

Mixars Primo is the best by a long shot

[meganoid_]

This review is totally useless. What's the point of describing features anyone can see by looking at each product website? If you wanna be useful, you should empirically test each controller, make a list of pros and cons, as well as provide us with a comparison table of acriale performance features.