Experts recommend Pioneer DDJ-400 more than Pioneer DDJ-SB3
As of 2 Apr 2024, experts prefer Pioneer DDJ-400 over Pioneer DDJ-SB3, but both DJ Controllers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Pioneer DDJ-400 received 3 recommendations: from Music Radar (9 Jan 2024), MSpot (23 Jul 2022) and Consordini (18 Oct 2021). Pioneer DDJ-SB3 was also endorsed 3 times: by Music Radar (9 Jan 2024), LandR (8 Nov 2022) and MSpot (23 Jul 2022). However, experts generally ranked Pioneer DDJ-SB3 lower than Pioneer DDJ-400 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| 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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| 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 | - |
| 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 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 9 Jan 2024 Music Radar ranked Pioneer DDJ-400 as #3 and Pioneer DDJ-SB3 as #11
Rank DJ Controller Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 13 Pioneer DDJ-400 The best affordable rekordbox controller... ... ... #11 out of 13 Pioneer DDJ-SB3 New to DJing? This is the best Serato controller for you... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 23 Jul 2022 MSpot ranked Pioneer DDJ-SB3 as #2 and Pioneer DDJ-400 as #4
Rank DJ Controller ... ... #2 out of 10 Pioneer DDJ-SB3 ... ... #4 out of 10 Pioneer DDJ-400 ... ... Source: www.mspot.com - On 18 Oct 2021 Consordini ranked Pioneer DDJ-400 as #2
Rank DJ Controller Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Pioneer DDJ-400 Perfect for absolute beginners... ... ... Source: consordini.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
After counting and adding up the 87 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Pioneer DDJ-400 outranks Pioneer DDJ-SB3. This is not to say that Pioneer DDJ-SB3 is a bad option. Like Pioneer DDJ-400, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Pioneer DDJ-400 
Pioneer DDJ-SB3 
| 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 | - | - | - | - |
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| 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 [15]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 11
| Highest score by Digital DJ Tips | 560 |
| Average score based on 15 reviews | 210 |
| Lowest score by djplayit.com | 64 |
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Expert reviews [6]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 5
Score distribution:
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- 2-deck Digital DJ Controller for rekordbox dj Software (Included)
- With 8 Performance Pads and 2-channel USB Interface
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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-400 is a very popular option in the middle of the DJ controllers price range. It has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Pioneer DDJ-RB or Pioneer Pro DDJ-SP1 .
Pioneer DDJ-400 price is about the same as the price of the average DJ controller ($449.99).
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 quite a few 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).
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