Neither Hercules DJControl Compact nor Numark DJ2GO2 were recommended by experts this month
On 15 Jan 2025 (1 year ago) we went through 91 DJ Controller expert endorsements , however neither Hercules DJControl Compact nor Numark DJ2GO2 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither DJ Controller received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Rane Four or other critically acclaimed DJ Controllers of this month.
For reference, Rane Four received 4 endorsements this month, from gear4music.com (20 Oct 2023), Guitar Center (6 Jan 2025) Music Radar (24 Apr 2024) and 1 other.
| Rank | Change | Price | DJ Controller | gear4music.com  | Guitar Center  | Equipboard  | Music Radar  | Prime Sound  | LandR  | MSpot  | Home DJ Studio  | Music Critic  | Passionate DJ  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $1499 |  Rane Four | 12 | 3 | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $81 |  Hercules DJControl Compact | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Numark DJ2GO2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire DJ Controllers ranking? It's here
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Hercules DJControl Compact nor Numark DJ2GO2 were recommended by key experts who publish DJ Controllers recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | DJ Controller | gear4music.com | Guitar Center | Equipboard | Music Radar | Prime Sound | LandR | MSpot | Home DJ Studio | Music Critic | Passionate DJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $1499 | Rane Four | 12 | 3 | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | 9 |
| 3 | - | $275 |  Pioneer DDJ REV1 The Pioneer DDJ REV1 DJ Controller is a versatile and reliable controller suitable for both beginner and advanced DJs, with a battle-style layout, powerful effects section, and compatibility with Serato DJ software. | 4 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 10 |
| 4 | - | $300 |  Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is a durable and versatile DJ controller with a user-friendly interface, a variety of effects, and compatibility with Serato DJ Pro and DJUCED software. | 6 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - |
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From Seller:
- The most complete and portable DJ controller; "On the go" DJ companion; Measures only 13.4" x 3.9" and weighs less than 1.23 pounds; Fits very easily into a bag or laptop shoulder bag; USB bus-powered (detachable USB cable included)
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From Seller:
- Get them Gifts They’ll Remember this Holiday Season; The perfect DJ inspired Christmas gift for kids, women, men, mum, dad and Secret Santa
- Ultra Portable, Feature Packed; Compact 2 channel Serato DJ Lite (Included) USB DJ Controller for Mac and PC; MIDI mapping for use with other popular DJ Software (including Virtual DJ)
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