If you have old records you want to play again, or you simply like the look and feel of vinyl, a turntable under $200 can be a smart buy. Entry-level players are not high-end gear, but some of them sound better than you might expect. In this article, we show you the best turntables under $200 that still sell new today.

Updated September 2026: product availability, specs and prices re-checked.

One note before the list: turntable prices have gone up since our first version of this article. Several former budget favorites now cost more than $200. Audio-Technica’s Bluetooth AT-LP60XBT lists at about $259, the Fluance RT80 at about $250 and Sony’s current PS-LX3BT at about $400. We mention them where they fit. Every main pick below was listed at or close to $200 when we checked, apart from the Numark PT01 USB, whose current price we could not confirm.

What to Look for in a Budget Turntable

• Built-in preamp: a switchable phono/line preamp lets you plug into powered speakers or an amplifier without a phono input.
• Automatic operation: fully automatic players lower and return the tonearm for you, which protects records and styluses from clumsy hands.
• Replaceable cartridge or stylus: a standard cartridge mount and a stylus you can buy separately make the player last longer.
• All-in-one or separate speakers: suitcase and multi-format players are convenient, but a turntable feeding decent external speakers usually sounds better.

1. Audio-Technica AT-LP60X

Audio-Technica has discontinued the AT-LP60-BT models from our older list and points buyers to the newer LP60X range. The plain AT-LP60X is the version that stays under $200: it lists at about $179 (September 2026) in black, with gunmetal, brown and red finishes costing a little more.

It is a fully automatic, belt-drive turntable that plays 33 1/3 and 45 RPM records. It has a built-in preamp with switchable phono and line outputs, and it uses the replaceable ATN3600LC stylus. The only thing it lacks compared with the AT-LP60XBT is Bluetooth. If you want wireless playback, the XBT adds Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX, but costs about $80 more.

Reviews of the Bluetooth AT-LP60XBT, which shares this deck, are a useful guide. TechRadar praised its value and easy setup. Both TechRadar and What Hi-Fi noted that the materials feel cheap and that sound detail is limited.

Pros of Audio-Technica AT-LP60X

• Fully automatic
• Switchable built-in preamp
• Easy setup
• Replaceable stylus

Cons of Audio-Technica AT-LP60X

• No Bluetooth at this price
• Lightweight build, per reviewers

2. Crosley C6

The Crosley C100A from our older list is now hard to find new, and its successor, the C100BT, costs about $279. The Crosley C6 is the brand’s option closer to $200. Crosley lists a limited-color C6 at $199, and Walmart lists the standard C6 at about $209 (September 2026).

The C6 is a belt-drive turntable with 33 1/3 and 45 RPM speeds and an adjustable counterweight. It uses an Audio-Technica cartridge on a standard mount, so it can be upgraded later, and it has built-in Bluetooth for wireless speakers or headphones.

Pros of Crosley C6

• Audio-Technica cartridge on a standard mount
• Adjustable counterweight
• Bluetooth built in

Cons of Crosley C6

• Only the limited-color version is under $200

3. Victrola Navigator VTA-600B

If you want more than a record player, the Victrola Navigator is still on sale. It is an 8-in-1 system with a turntable, CD player, cassette player, FM radio and built-in speakers in a wood cabinet. Walmart lists it at about $190 (September 2026), sold by Victrola’s parent company.

The belt-drive turntable plays all three speeds (33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM), so it handles very old records too. It also has Bluetooth input, an aux input, RCA output, a headphone jack and a remote. It can record vinyl, CDs or cassettes to USB, and an 8GB USB stick comes in the box.

Pros of Victrola Navigator VTA-600B

• Supports three speeds
• CD, cassette, FM radio and Bluetooth
• Records to USB
• Headphone jack, RCA output and remote

Cons of Victrola Navigator VTA-600B

• Built-in speakers limit sound quality
• No longer listed on Victrola’s own site, so buy from a major retailer

4. 1byone AT01

The Fluance RT80 was our pick for the budget audiophile, but at about $250 it no longer fits this list. The 1byone AT01 is a cheaper option with a solid feature set. 1byone lists it at about $180 (September 2026).

It is a fully automatic, belt-drive turntable for 33 1/3 and 45 RPM records. It uses an Audio-Technica 3600L cartridge and has a switchable phono/line preamp, so it works with powered speakers or a stereo amplifier. Bluetooth 5.2 output lets it play through wireless speakers, and it comes with a remote control.

Pros of 1byone AT01

• Fully automatic
• Audio-Technica cartridge
• Switchable preamp
• Bluetooth output

Cons of 1byone AT01

• No USB output
• Few independent reviews

5. Numark PT01 USB

Many people buy a turntable to turn old records into digital files. The Numark PT01 USB is still listed by Numark for the US market, and it is built for exactly that.

It is a portable, belt-drive player that handles 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records, with plus or minus 10 percent pitch control. A USB connection lets you record vinyl to a computer. It has a built-in speaker, an RCA line output and a headphone jack, and it runs on AC power or six D batteries. We could not confirm a current retail price, so check that it is still under $200 before buying.

Pros of Numark PT01 USB

• USB recording
• Three speeds
• Portable and can run on batteries
• Built-in speaker plus line and headphone outputs

Cons of Numark PT01 USB

• Not the best choice for home listening
• Small built-in speaker

6. Numark PT01 Scratch

The Stanton T52B DJ turntable from our older list is discontinued, and Stanton’s current lineup has no direct replacement in this price range. For a DJ-style pick under $200, the Numark PT01 Scratch is a good alternative. Sweetwater and Guitar Center list it at about $169 (September 2026).

It is a portable turntable made for scratching practice. It plays 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records and has an adjustable scratch switch, USB recording, a built-in speaker, an aux input and RCA outputs. Like the PT01 USB, it runs on batteries or AC power.

Pros of Numark PT01 Scratch

• Built for scratch practice
• USB recording
• Battery or AC power

Cons of Numark PT01 Scratch

• A practice tool, not a club turntable
• Built-in speaker is basic

7. Crosley C300A

The Sony PS-LX310BT is no longer sold by major US retailers except through marketplace sellers, and its successor, the PS-LX3BT, costs about $400. For the same idea of an automatic Bluetooth turntable under $200, look at the Crosley C300A. Walmart lists it at about $175 (September 2026), sold by Crosley.

It is a fully automatic, belt-drive turntable with 33 1/3 and 45 RPM speeds and a built-in preamp. It uses an Audio-Technica ATN3600L cartridge on a standard half-inch mount and adds Bluetooth for wireless playback.

Pros of Crosley C300A

• Fully automatic
• Audio-Technica cartridge on a standard mount
• Bluetooth

Cons of Crosley C300A

• No USB output

8. 1byone AT02

The 1byone Nostalgic Wooden Record Player from our older list is discontinued, and 1byone no longer makes a multi-format player. Its current all-in-one model is the 1byone AT02, listed at about $200 (September 2026). If you want CD, cassette and radio as well, the Victrola Navigator above is the better fit.

The AT02 is an automatic, belt-drive turntable for 33 1/3 and 45 RPM records with an Audio-Technica AT3600 cartridge. It has built-in 2 x 23W speakers, Bluetooth 5.0 input for streaming music from a phone, an RCA output and a remote control.

Pros of 1byone AT02

• Built-in speakers, no extra gear needed
• Audio-Technica cartridge
• Bluetooth input and RCA output

Cons of 1byone AT02

• No CD, cassette or radio
• Bluetooth is input only, so it can’t send audio to wireless speakers

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Conclusion

You can still get a good turntable for under $200, though fewer big-name models fit the budget than a few years ago. The Audio-Technica AT-LP60X is the safest pick for most people, the 1byone AT01 adds Bluetooth for less, and the Victrola Navigator covers every format in one box. For digitizing records or scratch practice, the Numark models are the ones to look at. Check the current price before you buy, as these change often.

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