Name: Hercules Starlight
Brand: Hercules
SKU: 487bef52-ff4a-476d-ba0f-2ddffe65b73f
Price: 89.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.3 (1701 reviews)

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Experts recommend Numark DJ2GO2 Touch more than Hercules Starlight

As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Numark DJ2GO2 Touch over Hercules Starlight, but both DJ Controllers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Numark DJ2GO2 Touch received 3 recommendations: from gear4music.com (20 Oct 2023), Guitar Center (6 Jan 2025) and MSpot (23 Jul 2022). By contrast, Hercules Starlight received only 2 recommendations from LandR (8 Nov 2022) and MSpot (23 Jul 2022).

Rank	Change	Price	DJ Controller	gear4music.com	Guitar Center	Equipboard	Music Radar	Prime Sound	LandR	MSpot	Home DJ Studio	Music Critic	Passionate DJ
6	-	$88	Numark DJ2GO2 Touch The Numark DJ2GO2 Touch is a compact and portable 2-channel DJ controller with touch capacitive jog-wheels, pitch faders, and four pad modes, ideal for beginner DJs or as a backup setup for small gigs.	2	6	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-
8	-	$90	Hercules Starlight The Hercules DJControl Starlight is a compact and lightweight DJ controller with touch-sensitive jogwheels, performance pads, and a variety of effects, suitable for novice DJs who want a simple and easy-to-use device for their gigs.	-	-	-	-	-	1	5	-	-	-

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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

On 23 Jul 2022 MSpot ranked Numark DJ2GO2 Touch as #3 and Hercules Starlight as #5

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#3 out of 10 Numark DJ2GO2 Touch

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#5 out of 10 Hercules Starlight

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Source: www.mspot.com
On 8 Nov 2022 LandR ranked Hercules Starlight as #1

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#1 out of 5 Hercules Starlight

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Source: blog.landr.com
On 20 Oct 2023 gear4music.com ranked Numark DJ2GO2 Touch as #2

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#2 out of 13 Numark DJ2GO2 Touch

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Source: www.gear4music.com
On 6 Jan 2025 Guitar Center ranked Numark DJ2GO2 Touch as #6

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#6 out of 15 Numark DJ2GO2 Touch
Best Ultraportable DJ Controller With Full-Featured Jogwheels

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Source: www.guitarcenter.com

After counting and adding up the 91 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Numark DJ2GO2 Touch outranks Hercules Starlight. This is not to say that Hercules Starlight is a bad option. Like Numark DJ2GO2 Touch, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Numark DJ2GO2 Touch outranks Hercules Starlight by 2 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Numark DJ2GO2 Touch is more critically acclaimed than Hercules Starlight.

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	-	-
5	-	$1049	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.	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	2	-
6	-	$88	Numark DJ2GO2 Touch The Numark DJ2GO2 Touch is a compact and portable 2-channel DJ controller with touch capacitive jog-wheels, pitch faders, and four pad modes, ideal for beginner DJs or as a backup setup for small gigs.	2	6	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-
7	-	Check price	Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB2 The Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB2 is a portable and versatile two-channel DJ controller with high-quality built-in effects, intuitive layout, and compatibility with various DJ software.	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	-	1	-
8	-	$90	Hercules Starlight The Hercules DJControl Starlight is a compact and lightweight DJ controller with touch-sensitive jogwheels, performance pads, and a variety of effects, suitable for novice DJs who want a simple and easy-to-use device for their gigs.	-	-	-	-	-	1	5	-	-	-
9	-	$339	Native Traktor Kontrol S2 Mk3	8	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
10	-	$1999	Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV7	11	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
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
12	-	$920	Native Instruments S4 Mk3 The Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 Mk3 DJ Controller is a versatile and feature-packed device that is well-suited for DJs who require multiple channels and a variety of inputs and outputs for their performances.	7	13	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2
13	-	Check price	Reloop Mixon-4 The Reloop Mixon-4 DJ Controller is a versatile and durable device with a user-friendly interface, multiple inputs and outputs, and compatibility with various software packages and operating systems, making it suitable for both beginners and professionals.	-	-	-	6	7	-	-	-	8	-
14	-	$339	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.	-	-	-	-	-	-	7	5	-	12
15	-	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.	-	-	-	-	-	2	2	-	-	-
16	-	Check price	Numark Mixtrack Pro II The Numark Mixtrack Pro II is a user-friendly and versatile two-channel DJ controller that offers a range of features and functions for DJs of all skill levels.	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-	3	-
21	-	Check price	Native Instruments S4 MK2 The Native Instruments S4 MK2 DJ controller is a versatile and powerful 4-channel controller that is ideal for DJs who want to mix and transition between multiple audio sources in real-time, with an intuitive and comprehensive design, high-quality effects, and durable build quality.	-	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	7	-
22	-	Check price	Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 The Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 is a professional-grade DJ controller with a range of features and controls, ideal for DJs who prefer a simpler setup and focus on creating a seamless transition between two tracks.	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	-	-	8
23	+1	$1090	Pioneer DDJ-REV5	10	-	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	-
24	-1	$1300	Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 The Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 DJ Controller is a versatile and feature-packed device that offers a range of capabilities for DJs, with its four audio channels, wide range of effects, user-friendly interface, high build quality, portability, and compatibility with popular DJ software.	-	-	-	-	10	-	-	-	-	4
25	-	Check price	Pioneer Pro DDJ-SX2 The Pioneer Pro DDJ-SX2 DJ controller is a versatile, high-quality, and user-friendly device that offers exceptional build quality, portability, and compatibility with most software and operating systems.	-	-	-	-	8	-	-	-	9	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [8]

70

Total expert reviews: 8

with a score: 2
without a score: 6

Highest score by Digital DJ Tips	70
Average score based on 8 reviews	70
Lowest score by djplayit.com	70

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [6]

82

Total expert reviews: 6

with a score: 1
without a score: 5

Highest score by Home DJ Studio	82
Average score based on 6 reviews	82
Lowest score by Home DJ Studio	82

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

The perfect DJ controller to introduce you to DJing, with Serato DJ Lite included
Built-in sound card to pre-listen to the headphones and speaker outputs
Control the back, lights on the base: RGB and strobe effects
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From Seller:

Ultra-portable, feature packed - Compact two channel Serato DJ Lite (included) USB DJ controller for Mac and PC; MIDI mapping for use with other popular DJ software (including Virtual DJ)
Connectivity covered - On-board audio interface with 1/8-Inch headphone output and 1/8-Inch main output for complete hookup flexibility with DJ equipment including DJ mixers, speakers and PA systems
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