The Best Turntables Under $100 for Anyone Who’s Starting a Vinyl Collection
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Building a beginner vinyl setup may seem like an overwhelming, complicated, and pricey task at first. But that couldn’t be further from the truth — today’s budget-friendly record players will do the trick with impressive sound, letting you start spinning your records straight out of the box.
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Vinyl sales have continued to grow over the last few years, per the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), even outselling CDs back in 2020. And while some may write it all off as a nostalgic trend, the increased interest makes sense, as more artists continue to release box sets and vinyl exclusives for their fans to enjoy beyond a streaming platform. In other words, there’s never been a better time to invest in a new record player if you want another way to explore your favorite music.
If you’re shopping for a turntable on a budget, sites like Amazon and Urban Outfitters are good places to check out, but another great way to score an affordable turntable is by scouting out used players at your local record store or on eBay. We consider the site to also be one of the best shopping experiences for anyone who’s hunting for rare, used albums. It’s one of our go-tos for cheap record players too, when you can’t find something you like on other sites or at the store.
In This Article
Affordable Turntable Buying Guide
How We Picked the Best Record Players Under $100
The Best Turntables and Record Players Under $100
Related: The Best Shelving for Your Vinyl Records
What Are the Best Turntables Under $100?
Familiar brands, including Crosley, Audio-Technica, and Victrola, all produce stellar beginner turntables that are actually worth buying for anyone looking to get into vinyl. Here are some of our favorites for enjoying your collection, along with positive customer feedback based on top user reviews.
(Note: Prices were under $100 at time of writing.)
TOP PICK: Crosley Bluetooth Suitcase Record Player
RUNNER-UP: Wrcibo Vintage Turntable
BEST SUITCASE RECORD PLAYER: Victrola Vintage 3-Speed
ALL-IN-ONE PLAYER: Victrola All-In-One Bluetooth Record Player
GREAT VALUE: Ion Audio Max LP Record Player
UNDER $35: Kedok Vinyl Record Player
MOST STYLISH: Vinyl Record Player
HONORABLE MENTION: Audio-Technica AT-LP60X Turntable
1. Crosley Bluetooth Suitcase Record Player
This suitcase-style record player from Crosley is easily one of the best beginner turntables for those on a budget. The three-speeder has everything you need to spin a record, and can play LPs at 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM. With the turntable’s speakers, you can listen to your records right away. That said, if you want an upgrade your future setup, the turntable has RCA and audio jack hookups so you can plug the Crosley into a pair of bookshelf speakers.
Once you get to the end of Side B, you can easily pair your phone to the turntable’s Bluetooth speakers to keep the music playing while you pick out your next album. Crosley’s designed this record player in over 20 different colors and patterns, from floral to tweed.
$69.34
Promising Customer Feedback: “Pleasantly surprised with quality. Bluetooth connectivity a great bonus. Quality materials. Simple straight forward functions. Love hearing our old albums again!!” — Danbysharpe
2. Wrcibo Vintage Turntable
A minimal style and warm wood base give this turntable a vintage feel that pairs perfectly with the natural cracking and fuzzed-out sounds of old vinyl LPs. But although it has plenty of retro appeal, it comes with a host of modern features for listening to your music library.
A 3.5mm headphone jack lets you connect your stereo system, CD player or your over-ears to listen to vinyl. While the record player has its own speakers designed on the bottom of the turntable base, there are also RCA connections for pairing with separate bookshelf speakers, which we highly recommend buying if you want your records to sound louder — and, ultimately, better — than they will coming from the included speakers. (If you need help deciding on the best speakers to buy, check out our buying guide.) The turntable comes with a dust cover to protect your record while it’s spinning and to avoid dust buildup when you’re not using it.
$69.99
Promising Customer Feedback: “This preforms amazing especially with it’s low price tag! Great beginner & advanced turntable, and has surprisingly great sound quality for the built-in speakers. Love the wood finish and the glass cover that really helps my records from attracting dust. Overall, amazing record player, would recommend to anyone no matter your level of expertise. I have and will continue to enjoy playing it throughout the week, would definitely buy again if anything ever happened to it. Can’t forget to mention it had great instructions that was really easy to follow. Glad I picked up this turntable!” — Terri Hannigan
3. Victrola Vintage 3-Speed Bluetooth Portable Suitcase Record Player
Another suitcase turntable, Victrola’s record player features two speakers underneath the platter, so you or the person you’re gifting it to won’t have to sweat it if they don’t have speakers right away. We like that you can lock the lid shut when you’re not using it, and it also makes it possible to move the turntable between your office or family room when the occasion calls for spinning some vinyl.
This is a three-speed turntable, and you can play 7-, 10- and 12-inch singles as well. Like other record players in our guide, this Victrola lets you stream music via Bluetooth, but you can also plug in your headphones to listen to your records, which is a welcome feature if you live in a dorm or apartment and have roommates.
The turntable only weighs about 2.7 pounds, making it one of the most portable players on this list. You can buy it in a wide array of colors, too, and you’ll also get an additional stylus you can keep handy for when you’ve worn out your needle.
$44.99 $69.99 36% off
Promising Customer Feedback: “I bought one for myself and one for my nephew. They are really nice looking and come with everything you need to start playing records right out of the box. Really great purchase with the ability to expand into a higher quality external set of speakers, but the built in ones sound really nice!” — Nicole
4. Victrola All-In-One Bluetooth Record Player
Reserve some space on your credenza — like the name describes, this stylish-and-classy All-in-One record player from Victrola is a versatile choice for any record collector. It’s a wooden three-speed player, complete with Bluetooth for streaming Spotify playlists and even a headphone jack for hooking up your wired cans (our editors love these Sony headphones). Bonus: It’s the only turntable on this list that lets you tune into FM radio right from the base itself.
$60.53
Promising Customer Feedback: “This thing is a blast from the past – I dug out musty-smelling albums, and they play well, despite scratches and smutz all over them. I’m amazed, and I love the analog sound. I wonder if some of the complaints about audio quality are from folks who grew up with digital sound? Anyway, I’m loving this – the simplicity, the sound, and the nostalgia. I’d been researching pre-amps, tube amps, all sorts of elaborate arrangements – but apparently I have simple tastes, as this is thrilling me.” — Lyn L
5. Ion Audio Max LP Record Player
Built-in speakers and RCA outputs make this Ion record player a great entry-level turntable for your space. With the USB output, you can easily connect it to a laptop if you want to convert your records to digital audio files. This ION player spins at three speeds: 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm. While you can conveniently listen to music right from the player itself, we like that you can connect stereo speakers for upgraded sound down the road, too. It comes with its own slipmat, plus a dust cover to protect your records.
$89.00
Promising Customer Feedback: “In summary, the ION Audio Max LP Black is an excellent choice for both vinyl enthusiasts and newcomers. Its blend of performance, style, and affordability makes it a standout in its category. Highly recommended!” — Julian
6. Kedok Vinyl Record Player
When it comes to the best record players under $100, this affordable Kedok model gets the job done with two built-in stereo speakers, Bluetooth connectivity, and its three-speed setup. You can easily connect it to external stereo speakers through the RCA line-out ports or a CD player using the AUX input, as well as use wired headphones to listen to your vinyl thanks to the jack on the front of the player. Along with its minimal design and vintage appeal, it also comes with a protective cover that you can shut or even remove. A bestseller on Amazon, the Kedok player boasts over 4,700 ratings with a 4.4 star (out of 5) review.
$33.99 $39.99 15% off
Promising Customer Feedback: “I’ve bought numerous value record players which usually broke, needed to be adjusted or just skipped constantly. After reading the reviews for THIS one, I gave it a whirl and sure enough… fantastic straight out of the box. Amazing packaging. Just plug and play! I use additional speakers for better sound quality but I have NO complaints about this product. I enjoyed it and its functionality so much that I purchased a second one for my son. Same results. It has to be the best record player at its low low price point.” — Patrick Melican
7. Vinyl Record Player
This retro-meets-modern record player can spin at up to three speeds, plus lets you connect to your phone to play music wirelessly over Bluetooth. We’re big fans of the sleek look, and it also includes a built-in speaker, plus AUX and RCA inputs so you can connect headphones or exterior speakers. Bonus: It’s on sale on Amazon 25% off at the time of this writing.
$59.99 $79.99 25% off
Promising Customer Feedback: “As a music enthusiast and vinyl collector, I recently purchased the Vinyl Record Player with Speaker, and I must say, it’s a delightful addition to my audio setup. This vintage-inspired turntable perfectly blends the nostalgic charm of vinyl records with modern features, making it a versatile and enjoyable listening experience.” — Mrs Sunshine
8. Audio-Technica AT-LP60X Stereo Turntable
Hear us out — if you have some spare money to spend, consider this budget-friendly Audio-Technica turntable. Yes, we’re cheating a bit by including it in this list, but that’s because it’s from an audio brand we trust and love. The turntable is a great entry-level model that lets you build out your vinyl setup the way you want it. It comes with its own phono pre-amp inside, along with a set of RCA output cables to hook up to shelf speakers or your stereo setup.
Audio-Technica added a removable dust cover that you can shut once you’re done playing your record. While you don’t need one in order to listen to your vinyl, it’s a key component for protecting your turntable’s platter and base over the long run and will ensure debris won’t get in the way of your vinyl and your stylus.
$149.00
Promising Customer Feedback: “After dealing with four other players, all with different problems, I settled on this little gem! I just love the one button start, it’s so easy and simple to use. It tracks perfectly, and the auto stop is flawless. Definitely can’t beat the functionally of this unit for the price, and the sound quality is very clear as well. Would definitely recommend!” — John N Fredricks
Affordable Turntable Buying Guide
You don’t need to be familiar with record players in order to use any of the turntables in this guide. You can simply move the tonearm or press the start button and get to listening — it should be that easy. But think about if having features like Bluetooth or, say, a portable, suitcase-style design are important to you when building your setup.
Think about what records you’re spinning too. Do you need better speakers to blast your beats? Do you want warmer, more detailed sound? Or are you just playing around with vinyl and need a starter record player for casual, everyday use? Here’s what else to look for when shopping for the best budget turntables and record players under $100.
Speeds: All of the turntables in this guide can play records at three speeds, including 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM. Most players at this price point are three-speed turntables, which we consider your best option for getting the most out of your setup and stacks of LPs and EPs.
Speakers, Connectivity and Bluetooth: One of the best features about the best turntables under $100 these days is that it’s easy to find ones that come with their own speakers and built-in preamps, making it fast and simple to play music the moment after unboxing. That said, all of the record players in this guide give you the option to connect them to powered speakers or wired headphones. That way, you won’t have to solely rely on the player’s speakers, which do the job but may not produce the same high-quality sound you’ll find in a pair of bookshelf speakers or your headphones.
Almost all of today’s under-$100 record players include Bluetooth so you can sync up your phone or tablet to also listen to your music through a streaming service. Having on-board Bluetooth is a nice addition, though ultimately we suggest upgrading to a separate Bluetooth speaker for better sound and greater portability if you’re trying to stream music.
Design and Portability: Most record players are lightweight enough and include their own speakers, making them easy to move between rooms or to take with you on a trip. Below, we’ve included some players that have the ability to shut like a suitcase, protecting the interior of the turntable, while others feature covers for an extra protective layer from household spills or dust. The turntables in this guide range from a little over 2.5 pounds up to over eight pounds, but it’s worth noting that you may have a tougher time moving the units once they’re connected to the speaker system you choose.
Editor’s Note: Amazon reviews have been edited for length and clarity.
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