Vinyl and streaming are two unlikely bedfellows that are growing hand-in-hand, with people's interest in the physical vinyl format still rising as the way we listen to music is dominated by wireless streaming (according to 2024 BPI and RIAA figures). So if you're interested in vinyl records but want the option to listen to them on Bluetooth headphones or wireless speakers, then a Bluetooth turntable is what you need.
Bluetooth record players – where you can wirelessly stream your record playback to Bluetooth-enabled speakers or headphones – have boomed in popularity in recent years, with plenty of manufacturers offering the streaming functionality, especially at reasonable prices.
Why go for a Bluetooth turntable? They are hugely convenient and are ideal if you have limited space and don't want to go down the traditional hi-fi system route of multiple boxes. A turntable system that can be connected to wireless headphones or active speaker systems (which already have amplification built-in) also frees you up to listen to music anywhere in the house, and is ideal when you want to listen to your vinyl records privately or late at night with headphones.
Below is a selection of the best Bluetooth record players we have tested across different price ranges and ones that we recommend as the best of their type. Each product below has been tested by our experienced, in-house reviewers in our dedicated listening rooms with a variety of records and partnering kit, so you can trust our advice. You can read more about how we test turntables and how to choose the right Bluetooth turntable for you, or scroll down to see our top picks.
Want even more choice? Check out our extensive guide to the best turntables available for all budgets and all types.
The quick list
This fully automatic deck features a fuss-free set up, pairing with eight Bluetooth devices, and sounds outrageously listenable for a perfectly affordable price.
Easy to use and easy to listen to, the Bluetooth-ready Pro-Ject will appeal to novices and vinyl veterans alike.
This sleek deck's aptX HD support means you can listen to your records in up to 24-bit hi-res quality over Bluetooth and boasts a richly detailed, full-bodied performance.
I've been reviewing turntables of all types for over a decade at What Hi-Fi? and I've tested and listened to every Bluetooth record player on this list. Convenience is a big factor when selecting a Bluetooth turntable, and how swiftly and easily the deck pairs with your wireless headphones and/or speakers is a big consideration. Apart from their wireless streaming feature, the turntable still needs to perform well for its given price, so the overall sound quality remains a deciding factor when choosing the right Bluetooth turntable for you.
Disclaimer
11th April 2025: We've added the recently reviewed five-star Pro-Ject T1 Evo BT as our new favourite midprice pick, while the battery-powered, 'portable' Audio-Technica Sound Burger record player makes it into our Also Consider section.
Best budget turntable
Not only does this budget Sony Bluetooth turntable leave you with little to do during set-up – just attach the belt to the platter – it does pretty much everything and does it well, all for a reasonable price.
This Sony is a fully automatic deck – this means you don't have to manually move the tonearm at the start or end of a record playing. Its plug-and-play use and built-in phono stage make it ideal for vinyl novices, and you can pair the PS-LX310BT with up to eight Bluetooth devices. In our tests using headphones, the connection was strong enough to walk into another room, close the door and even go outside.
With all those features, it's astonishing that this long-running Sony deck continues to be priced at the more affordable end of the turntable market. It could only score more highly for usability if it somehow took the LPs from their covers.
What's more, it sounds ridiculously fun. "There’s a healthy dose of drive and attack, with rhythmic flourishes handled competently," we said in our original review. There's detail and decent dynamics, although we would love to hear a bit more dynamic punch and precision to the notes.
More traditional purist decks at this price, such as the Award-winning Rega Planar 1, can be more mature and subtle in their performance, but when you consider this fully automatic Bluetooth record player's list of features, it's hard to believe it can sound this good with such a price tag.
Read the full Sony PS-LX310BT review
Best mid-price turntable
We can't think of many Bluetooth-ready decks that are as appealing and accessible as the new Pro-Ject T1 Evo BT. If you need a great, fuss-free record player but don't want to start searching at the bottom of the price pile, the mid-range Evo BT has talents across the board for getting your vinyl spinning without the hassle.
It's an easy to setup turntable, and while you'll have to fit the platter, mat, belt and dust cover, those are hardly the trickiest of tasks for anyone with half a brain. Just make sure that the tracking weight is correct, as while it should be set out of the box, we found our test unit wasn't quite where it should have been after we'd freed it from its packaging. If you want the best performance possible, it's worth checking that the tonearm is set at the precise force required for the supplied OM 10 cartridge.
Capable of playing 33 1/3 and 45 RPM speeds, the T1 Evo offers a built-in phono stage or a set of line-out terminals if you want to outsource such duties to an amplifier or standalone phono preamp. The Pro-Ject sounds great using our Naim Nait XS reference amp's phono input, though we understand that most users will simply use the built-in phono stage in a bid to keep things simple and reduce costs. Still, it's nice to know the Evo BT can stretch a little if need be.
Naturally, the Pro-Ject T1 Evo BT is Bluetooth-ready, with wireless listening toggled via a recessed switch on the plinth's right-hand side. Connection is easy, while the sound is solid, stable and satisfying via Bluetooth.
For more traditional wired listening, the Pro-Ject is a stellar choice, with a smooth, easy-going nature that doesn't miss those essential textural timbres. There's ample clout in the bass, too, offering real resonance and force at the lower end to keep tracks from appearing thin or anaemic.
As our review made clear: "However you choose to listen to the T1 Evo BT, the performance you’ll receive will reward you richly, especially if you favour an effortless, undemanding sound. We’re not expecting every user to spend a considerable sum investing in an external phono stage, but the Evo BT has the sonic capabilities to get your records purring without the need for any added expenditure."
The well-made and accessible Audio Technica AT-LPW50BTRW is still around for roughly £400 / $450, but sonically, the T1 Evo BT is the deck to consider at this price.
Read the full Pro-Ject T1 Evo BT review
The pairing process with Bluetooth turntables can be a little tricky. There's no app or menu to specifically select the Bluetooth headphone or speaker you're trying to connect to, which means the turntable is effectively looking at all the available devices it can connect to. If there are other products with Bluetooth in your room, you'll want to turn them off during the pairing process, so the turntable has a better chance of connecting to only the product you want it to.
Best premium turntable
Cambridge Audio’s Alva TT V2 is the second generation to the original (and appealing) premium Alva TT wireless turntable, and is a relatively safe but well-thought-out evolution.
The same features that made the initial model so appealing are back for the sequel, including the direct drive design, 24-bit/48kHz aptX HD Bluetooth streaming to compatible headphones/speakers, electric speed change and a built-in phono stage, but there are a few tweaks added to the mix. The TT V2 sports a new tonearm with a detachable headshell, and you can now toggle the built-in phono stage and the Bluetooth module on and off. These helpful options make it easier to change the cartridge when required for an upgrade, as well as give you the option to use an outboard phono stage (or the one in your amp), should you prefer.
While Bluetooth streaming is convenient to have, we do encounter some erratic connection issues during our testing, when paired with wireless headphones such as the Apple AirPods Max and Mark Levinson No. 5909. The sound quality through the superb Mark Levinson premium can isn't the clearest, however, and sounds rather compressed, so beware if you'll be using Bluetooth as the main method of listening.
Those Bluetooth issues aside, it’s a likeable deck to use and listen to. The TT V2 isn’t a thrill machine when it comes to sound, opting instead for a smooth, full-bodied audio delivery. It digs out ample detail and delivers a stable stereo image. "It has a considered way about presenting music that makes it easy to relax and get lost in the tunes," we said in our review. It's a touch too rich in the bass, but it remains composed and delivers a stable stereo image.
Similar-priced rivals will give you a better sense of rhythmic drive and dynamics, especially from more purist options like the Rega Planar 6/Ania turntable. But the rich tone, detailed sound and convincing musical cohesiveness give us plenty to like about this Cambridge Audio Bluetooth record player.
Read the full Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 review
Also consider
Audio-Technica Sound Burger: It may look like an '80s novelty toy, but the Sound Burger is an ultra-compact 'portable' and battery-powered Bluetooth turntable that is well-made and easy to use, especially for those who will never think of having a traditional vinyl system. Best of all, it sounds pretty good too. As a concept and a product, this is well done.
JBL Spinner BT: Despite not being the last word in outright musicality, the JBL Spinner will appeal to anyone who just needs a simple, easy-to-use deck to get their records playing with a minimum of fuss. With an open, expansive sound and support for Bluetooth 5.2 and aptX HD, it's certainly worth considering.
Audio-Technica AT-LPW50BTRW: The Audio Technica was a mainstay on this list for a good long while, and while it wasn't entirely perfect, we admired its classy design, good features and rich, full-bodied sound. It's still around, often at a discount, making for a fine mid-range alternative to the Pro-Ject T1 Evo BT above.
Pro-Ject Juke Box E1: We really liked the previous Juke Box E model, which was a five-star, Award-winning system that packed in vinyl replay, Bluetooth streaming, built-in phono preamp and amplifier – meaning you just had to add speakers. Versatile, cost-effective, beginner-friendly and with capable, entertaining performance, this is a viable turntable system worth exploring. The new E1 version has a new tonearm, more power (50W class D amp) and better speed switching.
How to choose a Bluetooth turntable
As with any new purchase, you need to decide on your budget. When it comes to buying a source like a Bluetooth turntable, we'd suggest limiting your budget to around a quarter of your system's cost if it's being added to an existing hi-fi set-up with speakers and an amplifier. With that in mind, make sure you read up on the sonic characteristics of all your components – not all five-star products sound best with put together; they all benefit from the right partnering.
If you're only planning on using the Bluetooth turntable with a wireless Bluetooth speaker or wireless active speakers or pair of wireless headphones, then you don't need to spend a fortune. The better the quality of the wireless speaker/headphone, the better the quality you'll hear of your vinyl streamed over Bluetooth.
Luckily, in this case, you won't need any extra cables, either, and can be flexible with placing them anywhere in the room. Just make sure you have a stable, level surface to place your Bluetooth turntable on with minimal vibrations affecting it and overall sound quality.
Once you've decided on your budget, decide on the features you require besides Bluetooth. Belt drive or direct drive motor? Does it have a phono stage built in? If your heart is set on a Bluetooth turntable, they should all come with an integrated phono stage, and it will make connecting to a wireless speaker or active speakers even easier, as it negates the need for a separate amplifier.
Do you prefer manual or automatic operation? Take note of the Bluetooth codecs it supports as well – does that codec match with your partnering speakers and headphones? As a rule, all Bluetooth turntables should support SBC as standard, but AAC is compatible with Apple kit, while aptX/aptX HD and LDAC codecs will offer higher-quality streams over Bluetooth. The standard Bluetooth codec is more common to see, especially in affordable models. Make sure you have a checklist based on your needs to help you narrow the search to your ideal turntable.
How we test Bluetooth turntables
The What Hi-Fi? team has more than 100 years of collective experience in reviewing, testing and writing about consumer electronics – and that includes Bluetooth record players. We have dedicated and acoustically treated testing facilities in London and Reading, and we have a team of experienced reviewers who conduct all our in-house product testing.
We test Bluetooth turntables just as we would any standard turntable – taking the time to set them up correctly on a level surface. We ensure we spend plenty of time using and listening to each turntable, noting how easy or difficult it is to use as well as testing any extra features they have, including automatic operation, aptX codec Bluetooth quality or USB recording. As part of our testing process, we use both our reference and price-appropriate amplifiers, phono stages and speakers to hear how the turntables sound with different kit, so we can give better buying advice. We also listen to a variety of music genres on records, too. These are some of the best sounding vinyl records to test your system.
With Bluetooth turntables, we also test the Bluetooth connection and quality with some of our favourite compatible wireless speakers and Bluetooth headphones at relevant price points, to gauge how they sound when streaming vinyl. If there are any difficulties with pairing or connection dropouts, we'll note this in the review as well.
All new Bluetooth turntables are tested in comparison with our favourite five-star, best-in-class turntables at the same price range, where possible. All of our review verdicts are agreed upon by the team as a whole instead of a single reviewer. This ensures that we achieve consistency across all our reviews and that we avoid individual bias, thus continuing our reputation for delivering trusted, independent reviews for nearly five decades. We have no input from PRs or commercial departments, which is why our reviews and star ratings are trusted by customers and manufacturers alike.
From all of our reviews, we choose the top Bluetooth record players to feature in this Best Buy. That's why if you take the plunge and buy one of the products recommended here, or on any other Best Buy page, you can rest assured you're getting a What Hi-Fi?-approved product.
You can read more about how we test and review products on What Hi-Fi? here.
FAQ
Is it worth getting a Bluetooth turntable?
If you love the physical tactility of vinyl but also need the convenience of Bluetooth streaming with no wires, then buying a Bluetooth turntable is worth considering.
There might be many reasons why you may not be able to play your vinyl records on your turntable at full blast – you may want to listen to music at night, or you don't want to disturb your housemates or neighbours with your constant death metal/Taylor Swift/Pink Floyd records. Connecting to Bluetooth headphones so you can listen to your vinyl in peace, without wires, and without disturbing others is an appealing choice for many. You may also simply enjoy the freedom that a wireless connection gives you to move around in your room or house.
Similarly, suppose you don't have the space or funds to invest in a full hi-fi system with traditional passive speakers, or don't particularly care about having a separates system. In that case, all you need is a good pair of active speakers with Bluetooth (the KEF LSX II LT or Ruark MR1 Mk2, for instance) or Bluetooth speakers (e.g. Sonos Era 100) which have amplification built into them already. Then you can connect your Bluetooth turntable to this wireless speaker (which can come in many different designs and don't need to be put on stands) for a flexible, wire-free set-up that can be placed anywhere in your home.
How does a Bluetooth turntable work?
You put on a record and play it just like any other standard turntable. Unlike purist turntable designs, a Bluetooth record player will always have a phono stage built in, so you can plug it into any amplifier or active speaker directly.
For the Bluetooth connection, you'll have to press on the Bluetooth pairing button on the turntable, ensure that the wireless headphone or wireless speaker you want to use is also in pairing mode, and wait for them to connect. The instructions on each turntable might vary, but most recommend placing the headphones/speaker close to the turntable to ensure it pairs to the right product.
Do Bluetooth turntable sound good?
That depends on the quality of construction of the turntable itself, the tonearm and cartridge used, and the Bluetooth headphones/speakers you're connecting it to. Purist turntable designs, such as the Rega Planar 3 or Pro-Ject Debut Pro, prioritise audio fidelity and don't have additional features such as phono stage and Bluetooth built in. These turntables tend to deliver a purer, more accurate and more "hi-fi" sound quality. Bluetooth turntables can sound detailed, entertaining and musical – as the five-star Sony PS-LX310BT in this list shows – but the added electronics and features introduce noise and interference that can impact the audio signal.
When streaming over Bluetooth, the quality of sound entirely depends on the headphones or speaker you're using. A great-sounding pair of wireless headphones such as the Sony WH-1000XM5 or B&W Px7 S2e are ideal. If the turntable features a higher-quality codec like aptX, then make sure the headphones or speaker are compatible with this codec too to get the benefit of better-quality streams.
Recent updates
- April 2025: We've added the new five-star Pro-Ject T1 Evo BT to the main list, and added the Audio-Technica Sound Burger to our also consider list.
- January 2025: Checked that all products are current and added references to new Bluetooth turntables being launched.
- August 2024: Removed Pro-Ject Juke Box E entry as it has been discontinued, updated references to newer models.
- June 2024: Added references to newer Pro-Ject models and the Audio-Technica Sound Burger we are currently testing.
- February 2024: Updated our testing process and added FAQ section to help buyers with the most asked questions.
- October 2023: Scores in-depth sections added to each entry to give more insight into how we rate the sound, build quality and features of each Bluetooth turntable.
- April 2023: Added Audio Technica AT-LPW50BTRW entry following four-star review.
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