Experts recommend Pioneer DDJ-SB3 more than Denon MC4000
As of 2 Apr 2024, experts prefer Pioneer DDJ-SB3 over Denon MC4000, but both DJ Controllers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Pioneer DDJ-SB3 received 3 recommendations: from Music Radar (9 Jan 2024), LandR (8 Nov 2022) and MSpot (23 Jul 2022). By contrast, Denon MC4000 received only 1 recommendation from Consordini (18 Oct 2021).
Rank | Change | Price | DJ Controller | Passionate DJ | Music Critic | Equipboard |
Music Radar | DJ Tech Reviews | Prime Sound | LandR | MSpot | Consordini | Home DJ Studio |
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7 | - | Check price | Pioneer DDJ-SB3 The Pioneer DDJ-SB3 DJ Controller is a versatile and user-friendly option for beginner and intermediate DJs, offering essential controls, customizable features, and compatibility with popular DJ software. | - | - | - | 11 | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - |
49 | N/A | Check price | Denon MC4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 18 Oct 2021 Consordini ranked Denon MC4000 as #10
Rank DJ Controller Comment ... ... ... #10 out of 10 Denon MC4000 Big package with an affordable priceSource: consordini.com - On 9 Jan 2024 Music Radar ranked Pioneer DDJ-SB3 as #11
Rank DJ Controller Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 13 Pioneer DDJ-SB3 New to DJing? This is the best Serato controller for you... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 8 Nov 2022 LandR ranked Pioneer DDJ-SB3 as #2
Rank DJ Controller ... ... #2 out of 5 Pioneer DDJ-SB3 ... ... Source: blog.landr.com - On 23 Jul 2022 MSpot ranked Pioneer DDJ-SB3 as #2
Rank DJ Controller ... ... #2 out of 10 Pioneer DDJ-SB3 ... ... Source: www.mspot.com
After counting and adding up the 87 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Pioneer DDJ-SB3 outranks Denon MC4000. This is not to say that Denon MC4000 is a bad option. Like Pioneer DDJ-SB3, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Rank | Change | Price | DJ Controller | Passionate DJ | Music Critic | Equipboard | Music Radar | DJ Tech Reviews | Prime Sound | LandR | MSpot | Consordini | Home DJ Studio |
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1 | - | $331 | Traktor Kontrol S2 The Traktor Kontrol S2 DJ Controller is a well-designed and feature-rich two-channel controller suitable for beginner and professional DJs, with a club-standard layout, smooth and accurate physical controls, and compatibility with both Mac and Windows operating systems. | 12 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 7 | 1 | 5 |
2 | - | $299 | Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 The Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 DJ Controller is a versatile and user-friendly option suitable for both beginner and intermediate DJs, offering a wide range of effects and compatibility with various devices and software options. | 9 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
3 | - | Check price | Pioneer DDJ-400 The Pioneer DDJ-400 DJ Controller is a user-friendly and versatile device that is perfect for beginner to intermediate DJs who want to learn the basics of DJing and for professionals who want a streamlined and efficient workflow. | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | - |
4 | - | $1249 | Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR The Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR is a versatile and user-friendly DJ controller that offers a range of features to enhance your DJ performance, making it suitable for both beginners and professionals. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [8]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 4
Highest score by Digital DJ Tips | 90 |
Average score based on 8 reviews | 88 |
Lowest score by Home DJ Studio | 84 |
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Expert reviews [6]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 5
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- Premium 2 deck controller for serato
- Includes serato DJ intro; User upgradeable to serato DJ
- Touch activated jog wheels for accurate scratching and track cueing
- Dedicated hot cue and sample trigger pads with illuminated feedback
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- Intuitive layout, all of the features were designed to be where you need them, when you need them
- Add scratch effects to cued and currently playing songs without a turntable thanks to Pad Scratch
- Mixing is Seamless with the FX Fade feature .5 inch durable aluminium jog wheel. Weight-4.6 pounds
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Pioneer DDJ-SB3 is a very popular option in the middle of the DJ controllers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling DJ controllers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Allen & Heath XONE K2 or Reloop Ready .
Pioneer DDJ-SB3 is $90 cheaper than the average DJ controller ($449.99).