Experts recommend Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 more than Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 over Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX, but both DJ Controllers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 received 3 recommendations: from gear4music.com (20 Oct 2023), Music Radar (24 Apr 2024) and Home DJ Studio (26 Feb 2024). Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX was also endorsed 3 times: by gear4music.com (20 Oct 2023), Home DJ Studio (26 Feb 2024) and Passionate DJ (31 Mar 2022). However, experts generally ranked Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX lower than Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | DJ Controller | gear4music.com  | Guitar Center  | Equipboard  | Music Radar  | Prime Sound  | LandR  | MSpot  | Home DJ Studio  | Music Critic  | Passionate DJ  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - |
| 11 | - | Check price |  Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX The Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX is a versatile and portable 4-channel DJ controller with built-in LCD screens, large jog wheels, and dedicated FX buttons, making it an ideal choice for beginner and intermediate DJs who prioritize ease of transportation and compatibility with Serato DJ software. | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | 13 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 20 Oct 2023 gear4music.com ranked Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX as #3 and Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 as #6
Rank DJ Controller ... ... #3 out of 13 Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX ... ... #6 out of 13 Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 ... ... Source: www.gear4music.com - On 26 Feb 2024 Home DJ Studio ranked Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 as #2 and Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX as #4
Rank DJ Controller Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 5 Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 Best For Beatmatching... ... ... #4 out of 5 Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX Best With Screens... ... ... Source: homedjstudio.com - On 24 Apr 2024 Music Radar ranked Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 as #2
Rank DJ Controller Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 The best affordable Serato controller... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 31 Mar 2022 Passionate DJ ranked Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX as #13
Rank DJ Controller Comment ... ... ... #13 out of 13 Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX Best DJ Controllers Under $500Source: passionatedj.com
After counting and adding up the 91 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 outranks Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX. This is not to say that Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX is a bad option. Like Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 outranks Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX by 7 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is more critically acclaimed than Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX.
| 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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Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by Digital DJ Tips | 90 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by Digital DJ Tips | 90 |
Score distribution:
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Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 1
| Highest score by DJ Tech Reviews | 100 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 91 |
| Lowest score by Home DJ Studio | 84 |
Score distribution:
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