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The Pioneer DDJ REV1 DJ Controller is a versatile and reliable controller suitable for both beginner and advanced DJs. It features a battle-style layo... more

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The Pioneer DDJ-SB3 DJ Controller is a versatile and user-friendly two-channel controller that is ideal for beginner and intermediate DJs. It features... more

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Experts recommend Pioneer DDJ REV1 more than Pioneer DDJ-SB3

As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Pioneer DDJ REV1 over Pioneer DDJ-SB3, but both DJ Controllers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Pioneer DDJ REV1 received 4 recommendations: from gear4music.com (20 Oct 2023), Guitar Center (6 Jan 2025) Home DJ Studio (26 Feb 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	gear4music.com	Guitar Center	Equipboard	Music Radar	Prime Sound	LandR	MSpot	Home DJ Studio	Music Critic	Passionate DJ
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
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	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 20 Oct 2023 gear4music.com ranked Pioneer DDJ REV1 as #4

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#4 out of 13 Pioneer DDJ REV1

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Source: www.gear4music.com
On 6 Jan 2025 Guitar Center ranked Pioneer DDJ REV1 as #14

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#14 out of 15 Pioneer DDJ REV1
Best Open-Format DJ Controller for Beginning DJs

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Source: www.guitarcenter.com
On 26 Feb 2024 Home DJ Studio ranked Pioneer DDJ REV1 as #3

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#3 out of 5 Pioneer DDJ REV1
Best For Scratching

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Source: homedjstudio.com
On 31 Mar 2022 Passionate DJ ranked Pioneer DDJ REV1 as #10

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#10 out of 13 Pioneer DDJ REV1
Best DJ Controllers Under $500

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Source: passionatedj.com
On 8 Nov 2022 LandR ranked Pioneer DDJ-SB3 as #2

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#2 out of 5 Pioneer DDJ-SB3

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Source: blog.landr.com
On 23 Jul 2022 MSpot ranked Pioneer DDJ-SB3 as #2

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#2 out of 10 Pioneer DDJ-SB3

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Source: www.mspot.com

After counting and adding up the 91 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Pioneer DDJ REV1 outranks Pioneer DDJ-SB3. This is not to say that Pioneer DDJ-SB3 is a bad option. Like Pioneer DDJ REV1, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Pioneer DDJ REV1 outranks Pioneer DDJ-SB3 by 12 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Pioneer DDJ REV1 is more critically acclaimed than Pioneer DDJ-SB3.

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 [5]

91

Total expert reviews: 5

with a score: 3
without a score: 2

Highest score by Home DJ Studio	92
Average score based on 5 reviews	91
Lowest score by DJ Tech Reviews	90

Score distribution:

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

Expert reviews [6]

80

Total expert reviews: 6

with a score: 1
without a score: 5

Highest score by Digital DJ Tips	80
Average score based on 6 reviews	80
Lowest score by Digital DJ Tips	80

Score distribution:

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

From Seller:

2-deck DJ Controller f Serato DJ with Battle-style Setup
Built-in Microphone Input
Tracking Scratch
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From Seller:

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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