Pioneer PLX-500
Turntables

PLX-500

Pioneer

Released Jul 1, 2017 · Analysis updated Feb 23, 2026

The Pioneer PLX-500 scores 78/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the turntables category. Coverage includes reviews from Musicradar, Longlivevinyl, and Digitaldjtips.

Critic Score

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78

based on 3 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 3 reviews

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amazon$449.00

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Cons

  • Tone-arm shoulder looks cheap(2)

3 Expert Reviews

85
Sep 16, 2021

The Pioneer DJ PLX-500 is a great budget turntable that performs well for mixing and scratching, offering solid build quality and features at under £300.

85

The Pioneer PLX-500 is a solid direct-drive turntable that offers excellent sound quality and robust construction at an attractive price point.

65
Jul 8, 2017

The Pioneer DJ PLX-500 is an entry-level turntable meant for ripping vinyl and home use, but its plastic construction and lower motor torque make it unsuitable for gigging DJs.