Experts recommend Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 more than Pioneer DDJ-SB3
As of 16 Jul 2024, experts prefer Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 over Pioneer DDJ-SB3, but both DJ Controllers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 received 4 recommendations: from Passionate DJ (31 Mar 2022), Home DJ Studio (26 Feb 2024) Guitar Center (25 Jun 2024) and 1 other. By contrast, Pioneer DDJ-SB3 received only 2 recommendations from LandR (8 Nov 2022) and MSpot (23 Jul 2022).
Rank | Change | Price | DJ Controller | Passionate DJ | Music Critic | Equipboard | Music Radar | Prime Sound | LandR | MSpot | Home DJ Studio | Guitar Center | gear4music.com |
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1 | - | $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 | 8 | 5 |
15 | -1 | 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 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 31 Mar 2022 Passionate DJ ranked Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 as #9
Rank DJ Controller Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 13 Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 Best DJ Controllers Under $500... ... ... Source: passionatedj.com - On 26 Feb 2024 Home DJ Studio ranked Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 as #1
Rank DJ Controller Comment #1 out of 5 Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 Editor’s Choice... ... ... Source: homedjstudio.com - On 25 Jun 2024 Guitar Center ranked Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 as #8
Rank DJ Controller Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 14 Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 Best 2-Channel DJ Controller for Beginner DJs... ... ... Source: www.guitarcenter.com - On 20 Oct 2023 gear4music.com ranked Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 as #5
Rank DJ Controller ... ... #5 out of 13 Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 ... ... Source: www.gear4music.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 - On 23 Jul 2022 MSpot ranked Pioneer DDJ-SB3 as #2
Rank DJ Controller ... ... #2 out of 10 Pioneer DDJ-SB3 ... ... Source: www.mspot.com
After counting and adding up the 90 expert endorsements of the July rankings, Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 outranks Pioneer DDJ-SB3. This is not to say that Pioneer DDJ-SB3 is a bad option. Like Pioneer DDJ-FLX4, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Rank | Change | Price | DJ Controller | Passionate DJ | Music Critic | Equipboard | Music Radar | Prime Sound | LandR | MSpot | Home DJ Studio | Guitar Center | gear4music.com |
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1 | - | $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 | 8 | 5 |
2 | +1 | $1499 | Rane Four | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 3 | 12 |
3 | +9 | $279 | 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. | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 13 | 4 |
4 | - | Check price | 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. | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 6 |
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Expert reviews [8]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 6
Highest score by Home DJ Studio | 94 |
Average score based on 8 reviews | 92 |
Lowest score by Digital DJ Tips | 90 |
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Expert reviews [6]
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- 2-deck DJ Controller with Multi-device Compatibility
- USB Audio Output - Graphite
- Streaming Integration
- Smart Mixing
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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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