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Turntables under $400

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13 turntables under $400 from Audio-Technica and Fluance. Most cost $329 to $398, and half cost less than $350.

Top brands: Audio-Technica (6)

Audio-Technica

Direct drive, Manual, 3 speeds (33, 45, 78)

+USB output: only 5 of 13 here have one
$349.00-22%List: $449.00
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details
Sony

Belt drive, Automatic

+Fully automatic operation starts and stops playback without manual handling
+Bluetooth connection for wireless listening
+Belt drive design
−Belt drive rather than direct drive
$348.00-13%List: $398.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
Audio-Technica

Belt drive, Automatic, 2 speeds (33, 45)

+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless playback to compatible speakers
+Fully automatic operation starts and stops the record for you
+Plays both 33 and 45 RPM records
−Belt drive needs periodic belt replacement over time
$379.00
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details
Audio-Technica

Belt drive, Automatic

+USB output for digitizing records to a computer
+Built-in preamp connects directly to powered speakers
+Fully automatic operation starts and stops the record for you
−Belt drive needs periodic belt replacement over time
$328.99
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details
Audio-Technica

Belt drive, Automatic, 2 speeds (33, 45)

+Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming
+Belt drive for smooth, quiet playback
+Fully automatic operation starts and stops the record
$315.02
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details
Audio-TechnicaSpec score 9.5

Belt drive, Automatic

+Built-in Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming
+USB output for digitizing records to a computer
+Belt drive for smooth, quiet playback
$339.99
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details
Generic

3 speeds (33, 45, 78)

+Three speeds cover 33, 45 and 78 RPM records
+Includes external speakers and a dust cover
+Wooden cabinet with vintage turntable styling
−Requires external speakers that are not built in
$398.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:37 PST - Details
ClearClickSpec score 9.5
+All-in-one design with built-in horn speaker
+Bluetooth connectivity for wireless listening
+USB port for digital playback
$349.95
as of 11/03/2026 22:24 PST - Details
Generic
+Wooden cabinet gives a retro look
+Built-in stereo speakers for standalone playback
+Automatic operation for simple playback
$388.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:37 PST - Details
Audio-TechnicaSpec score 9.5

Direct drive, Manual, 3 speeds (33, 45, 78)

+USB output: only 5 of 13 here have one
+Bluetooth: only 6 of 13 here have one
$349.00
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details

Compare specs

turntableDriveOperationSpec scorePrice
Direct driveManualn/a$349.00
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details
Belt driveAutomaticn/a$348.00
as of 11/04/2026 04:37 PST - Details
Belt driveAutomaticn/a$379.00
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details
n/a$349.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:00 PST - Details
Belt driveAutomaticn/a$328.99
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details
Belt driveAutomaticn/a$315.02
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details
Belt driveAutomatic9.5$339.99
as of 11/03/2026 21:59 PST - Details
n/a$399.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:00 PST - Details
n/a$398.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:37 PST - Details
9.5$349.95
as of 11/03/2026 22:24 PST - Details

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