Best Turntable 2026: Great vinyl spinners tested and ranked

Look to take advantage of the vinyl revival? Whether you’re a beginner or an old head well-versed in all things vinyl, we’ve got a variety of models to choose from.

Vinyl playback is an enjoyable pastime, but finding the right player is not always easy. With this list we’ve aimed to cover everything from traditional spinners, automatic turntables, as well as Bluetooth models. With turntables from as low as £100 to those that cost a few thousand, there’s plenty of scope to find what you like.

How have we come up with these picks? We assess turntables in terms of how easy they are to set-up, the range of their feature set, build quality, value, ease of use and sound quality. By taking all these aspects into account, we’ve chosen these options as the best turntables currently available.

If you’re shopping for a Bluetooth record player, it’s well worth having a look at the list of our best Bluetooth speakers and best wireless headphones for a partner go with your new turntable player.

Best turntables at a glance

• Best turntable for most people: Rega Planar 3 RS
• Best Technics turntable: Technics SL-1200GR2
• Best value turntable: Rega Planar PL1 (2021)
• Best mid-range turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Pro
• Best affordable Bluetooth turntable: Sony PS-LX5BT
• Best turntable for beginners: Sony PS-LX3BT
• Best automatic turntable: Pro-Ject Automat A1
• Best portable turntable: Audio Technica AT-SB727 Sound Burger
• Best affordable turntable: Majority Moto Turntable

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Recent Updates:

Sony’s PS-LX3BT has been added as our choice for the best turntable for those starting out with vinyl.

How we test

Our audio experts use every turntable they test as their primary home music player for weeks while testing.

During that time they compare against competitors in the same price range, using a variety of partnering hi-fi components and different genres of music, from classical to dance. Where appropriate, turntables are also tested with a variety of different cartridges.

Ratings are based mostly on sonic performance, but also take into consideration build quality, ease of setup, and features.

Rega Planar 3 RS

Technics SL-1200GR2

Rega Planar PL1 (2021)

Pro-Ject Debut Pro

Pro-Ject Automat A1

Sony PS-LX5BT

Sony PS-LX3BT

Audio Technica AT-SB727 Sound Burger

Majority Moto Turntable

FAQs

What is a preamp?

A preamp amplifies the weak signal generated by a turntable into a stronger signal so it can used by a receiver to create the audio you (eventually) end up hearing.

What’s the difference between 33, 45 and 78rpm records?

This relates to the speed (rotations per minute) that a turntable is meant to spin a record. It also refers to the size of the records, with 33rpm record the smallest and the 78rpm the largest.

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