Lenco L-3808 vs Numark PT01 Scratch

Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Lenco L-3808 · Numark PT01 Scratch.

Practical differences

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.

On price alone the Lenco L-3808 costs less, coming in $14 (about 12%) below the Numark PT01 Scratch, bearing in mind one figure is a current reference price and the other a typical used price that moves with condition.

The Lenco L-3808 spins its platter via direct drive; the Numark PT01 Scratch uses belt drive instead. Neither is objectively better — instant start-up, rock-steady speed under load, and enough torque to nudge or backspin the record — the reason DJs and scratch decks are built this way versus 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 Lenco L-3808 has a USB output for ripping vinyl.

The Lenco L-3808 is discontinued, so that side of this comparison is really "used Lenco L-3808 vs new Numark PT01 Scratch" — factor in condition, service history and the lack of a warranty against a fresh unit with manufacturer support.

Bottom line: the Lenco L-3808 has the lower reference price; the table shows which documented features change with the $14 gap.

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