Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Audio-Technica AT-LP60X · Sony PS-LX310BT.
| Specification | Audio-Technica AT-LP60X |
Sony PS-LX310BT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179 | Highlighted difference. $115 (used) |
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Years | 2019–present | 2019–? |
| Drive | belt drive | belt drive |
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | fully-automatic | fully-automatic |
| Cartridge supplied | AT3600L (integrated) | integrated MM |
| Phono stage | Yes | Yes |
| USB output | No | Highlighted difference. Yes |
| Bluetooth direction | Not listed | Direction not verified |
| Platter | aluminium | aluminium |
| Tonearm | straight, fixed headshell | straight, integrated |
| Wow & flutter | <0.25% | — |
Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.
The Sony PS-LX310BT undercuts the Audio-Technica AT-LP60X by $64 — $115 against $179, bearing in mind one figure is a current reference price and the other a typical used price that moves with condition.
Both are belt-drive, so that part of the experience should feel similar on either deck: a motor that's mechanically isolated from the platter by an elastic belt, which is the usual route to a quieter noise floor — the default choice across most of hi-fi.
The Sony PS-LX310BT has a USB output for ripping vinyl and Bluetooth capability (check direction).
The Sony PS-LX310BT is discontinued, so that side of this comparison is really "used Sony PS-LX310BT vs new Audio-Technica AT-LP60X" — factor in condition, service history and the lack of a warranty against a fresh unit with manufacturer support.
Bottom line: the Sony PS-LX310BT has the lower reference price; the table shows which documented features change with the $64 gap.
Reference prices are dated catalogue guides. Live offers are current checks; retailer searches are routes to relevant shops and do not assert stock. Exact internal matching identifiers are not exposed as public product facts without corroboration.
17 US retailers are listed in our Audio-Technica retailer guide — linked directly to the product page where we have one, otherwise to a site search for the deck.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product link |
|---|---|---|---|
 Elusive Disc |
hifi independent | Free shipping on orders over $79. | View at Elusive Disc ↗ |
| Sweetwater | music retail | Free shipping on almost every order, no minimum. | View at Sweetwater ↗ |
 Target |
department store | Free shipping on orders $35+ or with Target Circle Card; same-day pickup at stores. | View at Target ↗ |
 Turntable Lab |
hifi independent | Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). | View at Turntable Lab ↗ |
| Adorama | electronics chain | Free shipping on most orders over $49 in the contiguous US. | Search at Adorama ↗ |
| Amazon | marketplace | Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). | |
 Audio Advice |
hifi independent | Free shipping on most orders. | Search at Audio Advice ↗ |
| B&H Photo Video | electronics chain | Free expedited shipping on most orders in the contiguous US. | Search at B&H Photo Video ↗ |
| Best Buy | electronics chain | Free shipping on orders $35+; free store pickup at most locations. | Search at Best Buy ↗ |
| Crutchfield | electronics chain | Free shipping on nearly all orders, with free 2-day delivery on most gear. | Search at Crutchfield ↗ |
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | Search at Guitar Center ↗ |
 LP Gear |
parts specialist | Free shipping to the USA on orders over $79.99 (some products excluded). | Search at LP Gear ↗ |
 Music Direct |
hifi independent | Free shipping on orders over $49. | Search at Music Direct ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at Reverb ↗ |
 Upscale Audio |
hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | Search at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| Walmart | department store | Free shipping on orders $35+ (free with Walmart+); store pickup available. | Search at Walmart ↗ |
 World Wide Stereo |
hifi independent | Free shipping on all orders. | Search at World Wide Stereo ↗ |
3 US retailers handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | Search at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at Reverb ↗ |
| Upscale Audio |
hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | Search at Upscale Audio ↗ |
Cartridge supplied: AT3600L (integrated) versus integrated MM. USB output: No versus Yes. Bluetooth direction: Not listed versus Direction not verified. These are the two displayed models’ recorded specifications. They do not establish sound quality or replacement-part compatibility.
