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What Hi-Fi?
What Hi-Fi?
Technology
Alastair Stevenson

Best turntables 2025

Pro-Ject Primary E.
Best turntable under £300

Pro-Ject Primary E

Pro-Ject's affordable turntable offers stellar performance, despite its modest price tag

Best turntable £300-£500

Rega Planar 1

Another year, another win for the stellar Rega Planar 1 which continues to offer the best sound and value you will find on a turntable at this price

Best turntable £500-£750

Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2

Great looks and a lively, detailed and fluid sound? With the Alu Sub-Platter and High Power it 2 power supply upgrades, this is a solid Award-winning package

Best turntable £750-£1000

Rega Planar 3 RS Edition

A fantastic turntable that builds and improves on the Planar 3's foundation in nearly every way

Best turntable £1000-£2000

Rega Planar 6/Nd7

With a cartridge update, Rega's refined turntable remains a What Hi-Fi? Award for yet another year

Best turntable £2000-£3000

Technics SL-1300G

The SL-1300G is an easy recommendation offering a solidly made, fuss-free experience that vinyl fans will adore

Best turntable over £3000

Vertere DG-X

The Vertere DG-X is the best turntable we've tested at its price and an easy recommendation for vinyl fans with deep pockets

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