Sound Check: The Best Record Players & Turntables for All Sorts of Music Fans
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Nothing beats the sound of a great record player, right? For music lovers, having a vinyl setup in your home is the ultimate way to enjoy your favorite albums, but with so many record players and turntables out there, it’s hard to find the perfect one.
Fear not, Billboard has your back! We searched to find a selection of our favorite record players and turntables (check out our picks for sleek ways to store and display your record collection in your home or studio too).
What’s the difference between a record player and a turntable? In short, a turntable is standalone, while a record player comes with built-in speakers and tends to be more portable. Moreover, most record players and turntables are usually designed to stay in the home, although we do have some portable options listed below.
Ahead, you’ll find our picks for the best record players and turntables.
With a solid wood plinth, sleek minimalist design, and a pre-installed Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge (a rarity at this price point), the Fluance RT85 isn’t just a pretty face — it’s a sonic upgrade in every sense. It runs quiet, sounds rich and detailed, and feels built to last, thanks to premium components like an acrylic platter and vibration-dampening isolation feet. The setup is refreshingly simple, the design looks great in any space, and the sound? Clear, crisp, and warm enough to make your favorite records feel brand new again. If you’re ready to graduate from your entry-level setup or just want premium performance without going full audiophile, this is your sweet spot.
With a classic and vintage look, the Artisam Gramophone Record Player is a good option. Available in white, green, wood and other colors, this three-speed record player has built-in professional stereo acoustic audio, which delivers an impressive amount of clear audio. The record player supports AUX/RCA, USB flash drive, FM radio, Bluetooth connectivity and more.
The ONE-Q Vinyl Record Player is the classic record player and it’s on sale for its lowest price of the year. Choose from two colors, black and walnut, each with built-in speakers, Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity and retro good looks.
The ANGELS HORN Vinyl Record Player (available in wood and red) is known for its balanced and neutral sound. This sleek turntable is equipped with an professional tonearm to ensure high quality fidelity, a stable metal platter for speed consistency with anti-skate preset and an adjustable counterweight. The external, two-speed belt drive (33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM) is designed to produce a quiet motor, as well as two distortion-free bookshelf speakers.
The SeeYing Vinyl Record Player is on sale for $189.99 (reg. $239.99) on Amazon, while it comes with a full record player with a stable die-cast aluminum platter with anti-vibration suspension. It comes with built-in four stereo speakers too. We love the vintage-inspired look of the wood trim, and the slim design (which sits perfectly on a bookshelf or table).
The Udreamer Vinyl Record Player is a good alternative for beginners, thanks to its ease of use and high quality sound. It merges hi-fi audio and Bluetooth connectivity wireless listening for easy pairing with speakers and headphones. The record player is on sale for $59.99 (reg. $89.99) on Amazon — a 33% savings.
Carry the music with you. Mersoco’s portable Bluetooth record player features a three-speed belt driven turntable for impressive audio on-the-go. The built-in handle makes it easy to take from location to location. Bonus: This Amazon deal is thanks to the on-page promo code for its all-time lowest price ever.
On sale for $42.49 (reg. $49.99) on Amazon, the Cotsoco Record Player features three-speed belt-driven turntable for splendid vinyl audio with a wide range of connectivity options, including Bluetooth, AUX-in, RCA out, and headphone jack. It comes with two built-in speakers, while it also comes in a variety of colors, such as wood, brown, cyan, frosted golden, orange, peacock blue, pink, sky blue, water green and white. The choice is yours.
For more product recommendations, check out our tips on how to clean your vinyl records and the best speakers for music lovers.
