Find the ideal DJ controller to suit your needs — from DJing with a phone or tablet to professional 4-channel live performances.

For practice and sets at home

The Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4 connects to your laptop with a single USB-C cable that also supplies power, so you can set up your rig at your desk without a power adapter. With 2 channels, you can mix two tracks at once and learn how to transition smoothly from one to the other.

The built-in sound card sends audio to your speakers and headphones, so you can preview the next track before playing it live. Use the RCA output to connect speakers or an amplifier directly, and everything works through Serato DJ.

It has remained a popular choice among users for a long time. See 2-channel DJ controller for Serato with USB power.

For a small desk or to take with you

The AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 weighs 1.2 kg, so it fits in your backpack alongside your laptop and is easy to set up at a friend’s place or in a small bar. At 48.2 cm long, it fits next to your laptop on a standard desk.

It works with Rekordbox and Serato DJ, so you can use whichever of the two programs you already have. It connects via USB-C, has 2 channels for playing two tracks at once, and its built-in sound card outputs audio to speakers and headphones.

DJ from your phone or tablet

The Numark Party Mix Mk-III works with apps such as Algoriddim djay and DJ Player Pro, so you can mix directly from your phone or tablet. If you want to play from a laptop, it also supports Serato DJ and Virtual DJ.

It weighs 0.95 kg and measures 34 x 20.5 cm, so it fits on a shelf or living room table. It gets its power via USB, and the 3.5 mm output lets you connect wired headphones or a speaker using a mini-jack cable.

See DJ controllers for Algoriddim djay and DJ Player Pro.

For professional live performances with 4 channels

The Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX10 has 4 channels, so you can mix up to four sources at once and create longer transitions during extended sets.

The XLR output connects directly to the mixer or powered speakers at a venue or event, while the RCA output is ideal for a home setup. It works with Serato DJ, and the built-in sound card handles speakers and headphones.

At 6.7 kg and 71.6 cm wide, it needs a table or stand with plenty of space. See 4-channel DJ controllers for Serato.

For at-home sets, a 2-channel DJ controller with a built-in sound card and USB power handles everything from your laptop. For performances in front of an audience, check the outputs first: XLR for professional sound systems, RCA for basic speakers or an amplifier.

This article was created with the help of AI and reviewed and edited by the Skroutz team.