Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Pioneer DJ PLX-500 · Reloop RP-4000 MK2.
| Specification | Pioneer DJ PLX-500 |
Reloop RP-4000 MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Highlighted difference. $449 | $460 |
| Category | DJ | DJ |
| Status | current | current |
| Years | 2016–present | 2015–present |
| Drive | direct drive | direct drive |
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual | manual |
| Cartridge supplied | Highlighted difference. PC-HS01 (fitted) | sold bare |
| Phono stage | Highlighted difference. Yes | No |
| USB output | Highlighted difference. Yes | No |
| Bluetooth direction | Not listed | Not listed |
| Platter | die-cast aluminium | die-cast aluminium |
| Tonearm | S-shaped with detachable headshell | S-shaped with detachable headshell |
| Wow & flutter | <0.15% WRMS | <0.15% |
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.
There's a real gap here: $11 separates them, with the Reloop RP-4000 MK2 the pricier of the two.
Both are direct-drive, so that part of the experience should feel similar on either deck: 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.
The Pioneer DJ PLX-500 has a built-in phono stage and a USB output for ripping vinyl. Skip the phono stage and you'll need one built into your amp, or a separate box, to play through normal speakers.
Bottom line: $11 separates these reference prices. That difference is factual; this specification comparison does not assign an overall winner.
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.
9 US retailers are listed in our Pioneer DJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater | music retail | Free shipping on almost every order, no minimum. | View at Sweetwater ↗ |
 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). | |
| B&H Photo Video | electronics chain | Free expedited shipping on most orders in the contiguous US. | Search at B&H Photo Video ↗ |
| 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 ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at Reverb ↗ |
| Walmart | department store | Free shipping on orders $35+ (free with Walmart+); store pickup available. | Search at Walmart ↗ |
6 US retailers are listed in our Reloop retailer guide — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | marketplace | Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). | |
| B&H Photo Video | electronics chain | Free expedited shipping on most orders in the contiguous US. | Search at B&H Photo Video ↗ |
| 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 ↗ |
| Sweetwater | music retail | Free shipping on almost every order, no minimum. | Search at Sweetwater ↗ |
| Turntable Lab |
hifi independent | Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). | Search at Turntable Lab ↗ |
Cartridge supplied: PC-HS01 (fitted) versus sold bare. Phono stage: Yes versus No. USB output: Yes versus No. These are the two displayed models’ recorded specifications. They do not establish sound quality or replacement-part compatibility.
