Name: Pioneer DDJ-800
Brand: Pioneer DJ
SKU: b5eff331-e84d-47ef-a35d-be09b14d96b1
Price: 1658.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.7 (866 reviews)

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The Pioneer DDJ-800 is a two-channel DJ controller that offers versatile mixing and track transitioning capabilities. It has four sound color effects ... more

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The Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 is a professional-grade DJ controller that offers a variety of features and controls for DJs. It has two channels with their ow... more

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Experts recommend Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 more than Pioneer DDJ-800

As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 over Pioneer DDJ-800, but both DJ Controllers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 received 2 recommendations: from Prime Sound (24 Oct 2024) and Passionate DJ (31 Mar 2022). By contrast, Pioneer DDJ-800 received only 1 recommendation from Passionate DJ (31 Mar 2022).

Rank	Change	Price	DJ Controller	gear4music.com	Guitar Center	Equipboard	Music Radar	Prime Sound	LandR	MSpot	Home DJ Studio	Music Critic	Passionate DJ
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
45	N/A	$1658	Pioneer DDJ-800 The Pioneer DDJ-800 is a versatile and reliable two-channel DJ controller with high-quality effects, versatile connectivity options, and an intuitive interface, making it a great choice for both beginner and intermediate DJs who use the Rekordbox DJ software.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6

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Endorsement summary:

On 31 Mar 2022

Passionate DJ ranked Pioneer DDJ-800 as #6 and Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 as #8

Rank	DJ Controller	Comment
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#6 out of 13	Pioneer DDJ-800	Best DJ Controllers Under $1000
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#8 out of 13	Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2	Best DJ Controllers Under $1000
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Source: passionatedj.com

On 24 Oct 2024 Prime Sound ranked Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 as #5

Rank DJ Controller Comment

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#5 out of 10 Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2
Best for Serato DJ Pro

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Source: primesound.org

After counting and adding up the 91 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 outranks Pioneer DDJ-800. This is not to say that Pioneer DDJ-800 is a bad option. Like Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Pioneer DDJ-800 is not.

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]

89

Total expert reviews: 8

with a score: 4
without a score: 4

Highest score by DJ Tech Reviews	100
Average score based on 8 reviews	89
Lowest score by djplayit.com	70

Score distribution:

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

Expert reviews [9]

92

Total expert reviews: 9

with a score: 4
without a score: 5

Highest score by DJ Tech Reviews	100
Average score based on 9 reviews	92
Lowest score by djtechzone.com	88

Score distribution:

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

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