Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB
$399
Released 2019
Best Turntables · head-to-head
Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB vs Sony PS-LX310BT
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Sony PS-LX310BT is cheaper at $199.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Sony
Sony PS-LX310BT
$199.99Cheaper
Released 2019
Which is better: the Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB or Sony PS-LX310BT?
The Sony PS-LX310BT wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Sony PS-LX310BT is the cheaper at $199.99. The Sony PS-LX310BT both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB | Sony PS-LX310BT |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $399 | $199.99 |
| Brand | Audio-Technica | Sony |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Drive type | direct | belt |
| Speeds | 33⅓ / 45 / 78 RPM | 33⅓ / 45 RPM |
| Cartridge included | Audio-Technica AT-VM95E | Audio-Technica AT3600L MM |
| Built in preamp | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB output | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 17.6 | 7.7 |
| Release | 2019 | 2019 |
Sources — Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB: audio-technica.com (verified 2026-06-15). Sony PS-LX310BT: prnewswire.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB and Sony PS-LX310BT?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Drive type: Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB direct vs Sony PS-LX310BT belt
- Speeds: Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB 33⅓ / 45 / 78 RPM vs Sony PS-LX310BT 33⅓ / 45 RPM
- Cartridge included: Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Audio-Technica AT-VM95E vs Sony PS-LX310BT Audio-Technica AT3600L MM
- Bluetooth: Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB false vs Sony PS-LX310BT true
- Weight (lb): Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB 17.6 vs Sony PS-LX310BT 7.7
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB
One whitelisted source (SoundGuys) yields verifiable review text for this exact model. It is a qualitative roundup, not a lab test: SoundGuys names the AT-LP120XUSB the best all-around turntable for most people (9.6 pick), praising USB-to-FLAC ripping and 33/45/78 rpm playback with a built-in preamp and direct drive, while flagging that it is not automatic and the tonearm height is not adjustable. No measurements were reported. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Named best all-around turntable for most people (9.6 pick); USB output rips vinyl to lossless FLAC; plays 33/45/78 rpm; Direct-drive with built-in preamp, easy do-everything setup.
Flagged: Not automatic (no auto-play/auto-stop); Tonearm height not adjustable.
Sony PS-LX310BT
No sourced tester review yet.