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Experts recommend Traktor Kontrol S2 more than Numark Mixtrack Pro 3
As of 7 Mar 2024, experts prefer Traktor Kontrol S2 over Numark Mixtrack Pro 3, but both DJ Controllers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Traktor Kontrol S2 received 5 recommendations: from Home DJ Studio (26 Feb 2024), Consordini (18 Oct 2021) MSpot (23 Jul 2022) and 2 others. By contrast, Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 received only 2 recommendations from Consordini (18 Oct 2021) and Equipboard (1 Feb 2024).
Rank | Change | Price | DJ Controller | Home DJ Studio | Consordini | MSpot | LandR | Prime Sound | DJ Tech Reviews | Music Radar | Equipboard | Music Critic | Passionate DJ |
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1 | - | $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. | 5 | 1 | 7 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 12 |
23 | -1 | Check price | Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 The Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 is an entry-level DJ controller that is portable, versatile, and suitable for beginners or DJs who do not need to mix multiple tracks simultaneously. | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 18 Oct 2021 Consordini ranked Traktor Kontrol S2 as #1 and Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 as #8
Rank DJ Controller Comment #1 out of 10 Traktor Kontrol S2 The best DJ controller under $500... ... ... #8 out of 10 Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 A fantastic all-in-one controller... ... ... Source: consordini.com - On 26 Feb 2024 Home DJ Studio ranked Traktor Kontrol S2 as #5
Rank DJ Controller Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 5 Traktor Kontrol S2 Best For TraktorSource: homedjstudio.com - On 23 Jul 2022 MSpot ranked Traktor Kontrol S2 as #7
Rank DJ Controller ... ... #7 out of 10 Traktor Kontrol S2 ... ... Source: www.mspot.com - On 25 Sep 2023 DJ Tech Reviews ranked Traktor Kontrol S2 as #3
Rank DJ Controller Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 7 Traktor Kontrol S2 Best Budget Traktor Choice... ... ... Source: djtechreviews.com - On 31 Mar 2022 Passionate DJ ranked Traktor Kontrol S2 as #12
Rank DJ Controller Comment ... ... ... #12 out of 13 Traktor Kontrol S2 Best DJ Controllers Under $500... ... ... Source: passionatedj.com - On 1 Feb 2024 Equipboard ranked Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 as #5
Rank DJ Controller ... ... #5 out of 5 Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 Source: equipboard.com
After counting and adding up the 87 expert endorsements of the March rankings, Traktor Kontrol S2 outranks Numark Mixtrack Pro 3. This is not to say that Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 is a bad option. Like Traktor Kontrol S2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Rank | Change | Price | DJ Controller | Home DJ Studio | Consordini | MSpot | LandR | Prime Sound | DJ Tech Reviews | Music Radar | Equipboard | Music Critic | Passionate DJ |
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1 | - | $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. | 5 | 1 | 7 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 12 |
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- | $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. | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 9 |
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. | - | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - |
4 | - | $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 | - |
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Expert reviews [9]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 7
Highest score by Home DJ Studio | 94 |
Average score based on 9 reviews | 87 |
Lowest score by Music Radar | 80 |
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Expert reviews [13]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 9
Highest score by DJ Tech Reviews | 340 |
Average score based on 13 reviews | 154 |
Lowest score by DJ Tech Reviews | 90 |
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- Jog mode: Classic spin-to-nudge function, as well as scratch capability
- Beat grid adjust mode: Use the jog wheel to manually adjust beat grid in TRAKTOR
- Club-standard layout with identical deck design, 2-channel mixer, and fast control of key TRAKTOR features
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- Next Generation Feature Packed Controller : Ultra Portable two deck DJ Controller for Serato DJ Intro (Included) for Mac and PC with high resolution 5 inch metal jog wheels
- Connectivity Covered : On board pro grade class compliant audio interface with 2 headphone outputs and main output for seamless connection to mixers & PA systems
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Traktor Kontrol S2 is a 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 Native Traktor Kontrol S2 Mk3 or Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 MK2 .
Traktor Kontrol S2 is $40.99 cheaper than the average DJ controller ($379.99).
Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 is a very popular option at the bottom of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling DJ controllers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Pioneer DDJ-200 or Novation Launch Control XL .
Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 is $230.04 cheaper than the average DJ controller ($379.99).