Best turntables 2021

Product of the year

Best turntable £500-£750

What Hi-Fi? Awards - Best turntable £500-£750

Rega Planar 3/Elys 2

Still the best value turntable on the market

Best buys

Best turntable under £200

What Hi-Fi? Awards - Best turntable under £200

Pro-Ject Primary E

This remains a great first turntable

Best turntable £200-£500

What Hi-Fi? Awards - Best turntable £200-£500

Rega Planar 1

Rega's P1 deck remains the one to beat at this price

Best turntable £750-£1000

What Hi-Fi? Awards - Best turntable £750-£1000

Technics SL-1500C

A beautifully made, fuss-free record player

Best turntable £1000-£2000

What Hi-Fi? Awards - Best turntable £1000-£2000

Rega Planar 6/Ania

A wonderfully refined, articulate and precise turntable

Best turntable over £2000

What Hi-Fi? Awards - Best turntable over £2000

Vertere DG-1 Dynamic Groove

This superb spinner remains the high-end turntable to beat

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