Here at What Hi-Fi?, we don't think there's anything wrong with appreciating vinyl the old fashioned way, by connecting a purist turntable to an amplifier, which powers a set of passive speakers. But we also know that in the world of audio, there's almost always more than one way to skin a cat.
Nowadays, as ever more products go wireless, many people also want the option to stream their records wirelessly, via Bluetooth speakers or wireless headphones. This is where Bluetooth record players come in.
As one might expect, this type of turntable has become hugely popular in recent years, with several manufacturers making record players with this convenient streaming functionality built-in.
Why go for a Bluetooth turntable? Well, if you're strapped for space and can't make space for the extra boxes that the traditional hi-fi route entails, Bluetooth turntables are ideal.
You can connect this type of turntable directly to a pair of active or powered speakers (which have amplification built in), for a compact, simple set up. Having the option to connect to a pair of Bluetooth headphones also means you can enjoy your music anywhere in the house, at any time, without worrying about disturbing the neighbours.
Not all Bluetooth turntables are created equal, however. Some at the budget end are definitely worth avoiding, but there are some well-built and great-sounding ones from the likes of Pro-Ject, Sony and Audio-Technica out there.
We have tested several Bluetooth record players at different price points and below is our selection of the best of the best.
Rest assured, each Bluetooth record player has been tested in our dedicated listening rooms by our team of expert reviewers. Over decades of collective experience, thousands of products have passed through the hands of our review team, so you can trust this 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 more choice or a different type of turntable? Check out our guide to the best turntables for all budgets and types.
16th October 2026: We removed the Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 and our 'Best Premium' category as the turntable has been discontinued. We also checked that all other entries were up to date.
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 modern 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 in all its analogue glory for its given price, so the overall sound quality remains a deciding factor when choosing the right Bluetooth turntable for you.
Best budget Bluetooth turntable
The Sony PS-LX310BT had been sitting proudly on in this best Bluetooth turntables list for a number of years now, but its time is finally at an end.
The Sony PS-LX3BT is the spiritual successor to the PS-LX310BT and, along with its more premium sibling, the PS-LX5BT, sees Sony make a triumphant return to Bluetooth turntable production.
Everything that we liked about the outgoing PS-LX310BT returns with the newer model. The PS-LX3BT is simple in its set up and use, with its automatic operation meaning you don’t even need to touch the tonearm. Playing and stopping tracks is made easy via ‘start’ and ‘stop’ buttons respectively, and once your record has reached its end, the arm will automatically return to its resting start position.
The budget Sony player features an aluminium tonearm with a precision pivot bearing, as well as an aluminium die-cast platter and a rubber mat. You also get a pre-fitted moving magnet cartridge with a tracking force of 3.5g, but as there’s no quick way to remove it from the tonearm, your options for upgrading are limited
The PS-LX3BT offers Bluetooth streaming, naturally, with support for the aptX Adaptive codec for hi-res streaming up to 24-bit/96kHz to compatible Bluetooth speakers and wireless headphones. In our experience during testing, getting Bluetooth to pair and work stably is an easy process, even if you sometimes have to give the turntable a bit of a metaphorical kick to get it out of pairing mode.
However you choose to listen, the PS-LX3BT is a winner in our book. Within a proper hi-fi setup it sound punchy, alive and focused, with a balance that blends muscle and drive with enough space to give your music room to flourish. Decks such as these can often sound compromised, especially at the cheaper end of the market, but the more we listen, the more we find that we forget we're listening to a budget Bluetooth turntable.
Switch over to Bluetooth and much of that character remains, and while switching to a better off-unit phono stage rather than the one built into the PS-LX3BT will proffer improvements in performance, the one built into the Sony gets the job done just fine.
All in all, an excellent starter point for users seeking a lethal blend of performance, usability and flexibility. Easily the turntable to beat at this level.
Read our full Sony PS-LX3BT review
Best mid-price Bluetooth 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 easy to set up, and while you'll have to fit the platter, mat, belt and dust cover, those are hardly the trickiest of tasks even for those who have never set up a turntable before.
Just make sure that the tracking weight is correct, as while it should be set correctly 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 needs be.
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 sounding 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 portable Bluetooth turntable
In a category full of eye-catching products, the Audio-Technica Sound Burger is a particularly intriguing proposition. And while it might seem like a bit of a novelty, it sounds surprisingly good for such a portable turntable.
As long as you don’t expect the Sound Burger to let you listen to your vinyl while walking down the street, you won’t be disappointed by how compact it is. There isn’t another turntable out there that requires so little space to operate, plus it’s battery powered, so you don’t even need to be near a power socket.
Your record sits on a small 9cm platter, with a pre-set tonearm that means you don’t have to worry about tracking weight or anything like that. Operation is about as straightforward as it gets, and the whole thing feels sturdily built, too.
There’s a phono stage and Bluetooth 5.2 onboard, so you can connect it wirelessly to a speaker or pair of headphones, or go wired by using the aux output (a 3.5mm to RCA audio cable is even included in the box).
The latter provides a noticeable improvement in sound quality, with more solidity, detail and clarity to the performance, but it’s still enjoyable to listen to when using Bluetooth – it never sounds dull or lifeless.
As our review points out, "it gets the core message of a song and the tone of an instrument right – and does so in a rather confident, friendly manner." The sound is a little mid-forward, you don't get lashings of bass, and it could be more refined, but for many the added convenience will make that slight sonic sacrifice worthwhile.
If you have a power socket nearby you can just leave the Sound Burger plugged into the mains while it plays, but the battery should last up to 12 hours if required. Our reviewer was never caught out by it dying unexpectedly early, something that's helped by the fact that a red LED starts to flash when it's running low.
If you’re a regular vinyl listener and are looking for your primary way to play records, the Sound Burger isn’t it, but for occasional use and easy storage there’s really nothing else out there like it.
Read the full Audio-Technica Sound Burger AT-SB727 review
Best automatic turntable
The PS-LX3BT above offers a the full Bluetooth streaming package, with a built-in phono stage, fully automatic operation and great sonic performance on a budget. While the PS-LX5BT promises all of those same features from a more premium deck, it has had to work hard to justify its step-up in price from its five-star sibling.
After all, the differences between the two turntables aren't massive: a better cartridge, slightly different arm tube, mat and finish, and detachable interconnect cables is just about your lot, and you'll be paying around £100 / $100 / AU$150 to get them.
This being a fully automatic turntable, operation and setup are simple. The PS-LX5BT is easy to use and responsive to our commands, without you ever really needing to manually adjust the tonearm or tinker with any tracking weights.
Speaking of which, the PS-LX5BT is supplied with a pre-fitted moving magnet cartridge with a 2g tracking force, with much of the PS-LX5BT's improved performance likely deriving from its more premium cartridge.
Of course, there’s support for the hi-res aptX Adaptive codec for handling files wirelessly up to 24-bit/96kHz to compatible Bluetooth speakers and headphones, with the PS-LX5BT letting you have up to eight devices paired at a time.
Like its more affordable sibling, the PS-LX5BT comes fitted with a built-in phono stage, so you can connect it to an amplifier that doesn’t have one, or even plug it directly to a pair of active speakers, such as the KEF Coda W.
Is the PS-LX5BT worth the extra money over its PS-LX3BT sibling? For us, it does a fine job of justifying its not-inconsiderable price increase over its more entry-level counterpart, offering a more open, spacious and detailed sound than the LX3BT.
It also grants more space around instruments, giving music greater breathing space within a broader soundstage, leading to a more natural and immersive performance.
All in all, this is a great turntable that sound great on its own terms. As we summarised in our review: " if you’re looking for longer term satisfaction, thanks to a noticeable step up in sonic performance and versatile features, the PS-LX5BT more than justifies its place within the market".
Read our full Sony PS-LX5BT review
Also consider
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 when 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 turntables 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-LX3BT 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-1000XM6 or B&W Px7 S3 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
- October 2026 Removed the 'Best Premium' category as the Cambridge Audio Alva TT has been discontinued.
- April 2026: Sony's PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT turntables have both made their way onto our main list following twin five-star reviews.
- January 2026: We've checked that all the entries and information on this page is up to date.
- September 2025: No new entries this time, but mentioned new turntables launched and ones that we are currently testing.
- June 2025: Promoted the Audio-Technica Sound Burger from an 'also consider' option to our choice for the best portable Bluetooth turntable.
- 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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