Pro-Ject E1 BT vs Pro-Ject T1 EVO

Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Pro-Ject E1 BT · Pro-Ject T1 EVO.

Comparison of Pro-Ject E1 BT and Pro-Ject T1 EVO
Specification Pro-Ject
E1 BT
Pro-Ject
T1 EVO
PriceHighlighted difference. $499$549
CategoryBudgetBudget
Statuscurrentcurrent
Years2022–present2024–present
Drivebelt drivebelt drive
Speeds33/45 rpm33/45 rpm
Operationmanualmanual
Cartridge suppliedAudio-Technica AT3600LOrtofon OM 10
Phono stageHighlighted difference. YesNo
USB outputNoNo
BluetoothHighlighted difference. YesNo
PlatterABS with anti-resonance ribsheavy 8mm blasted glass with felt mat
Tonearm8.6" aluminium8.6" one-piece aluminium
Wow & flutter0.25% (33rpm) / 0.23% (45rpm)

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.

The Pro-Ject E1 BT undercuts the Pro-Ject T1 EVO by $50 — $499 against $549.

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 Pro-Ject E1 BT has a built-in phono stage and Bluetooth streaming. Skip the phono stage and you'll need one built into your amp, or a separate box, to play through normal speakers.

Bottom line: the Pro-Ject E1 BT has the lower reference price; the table shows which documented features change with the $50 gap.

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Retailer searches

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Retailers selling Pro-Ject E1 BT
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Amazon marketplace Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). View at Amazon ↗
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B&H Photo Video electronics chain Free expedited shipping on most orders in the contiguous US. View at B&H Photo Video ↗
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Crutchfield electronics chain Free shipping on nearly all orders, with free 2-day delivery on most gear. View at Crutchfield ↗
Elusive Disc hifi independent Free shipping on orders over $79. View at Elusive Disc ↗
Reverb used marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. View at Reverb ↗
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 ↗
Upscale Audio hifi independent Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). View at Upscale Audio ↗
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eBay marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. View at eBay ↗

Live retailer offers

Checking current in-stock offers for Pro-Ject T1 EVO…

Retailer searches

12 US retailers stock Pro-Ject — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.

Retailers selling Pro-Ject T1 EVO
RetailerTypeShippingProduct search
Amazon marketplace Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). View at Amazon ↗
Audio Advice hifi independent Free shipping on most orders. View at Audio Advice ↗
B&H Photo Video electronics chain Free expedited shipping on most orders in the contiguous US. View at B&H Photo Video ↗
Best Buy electronics chain Free shipping on orders $35+; free store pickup at most locations. View at Best Buy ↗
Crutchfield electronics chain Free shipping on nearly all orders, with free 2-day delivery on most gear. View at Crutchfield ↗
Elusive Disc hifi independent Free shipping on orders over $79. View at Elusive Disc ↗
Reverb used marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. View at Reverb ↗
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 ↗
Upscale Audio hifi independent Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). View at Upscale Audio ↗
World Wide Stereo hifi independent Free shipping on all orders. View at World Wide Stereo ↗
eBay marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. View at eBay ↗

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