# Rega Planar 1 vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2): specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Rega Planar 1 (Rega) and U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) (U-Turn Audio) among turntables. U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) is the cheaper of the two at $399.

## Side by side

| Spec | Rega Planar 1 | U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $595 | $399 |
| Brand | Rega | U-Turn Audio |
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Drive type | belt | belt |
| Speeds | 33⅓ / 45 RPM | 33⅓ / 45 RPM |
| Cartridge included | Rega Carbon MM | Ortofon OM5E |
| Built in preamp | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB output | No | No |
| Weight (lb) | 9.3 | 12.5 |

## Key differences

- Cartridge included: Rega Planar 1 Rega Carbon MM vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) Ortofon OM5E
- Weight (lb): Rega Planar 1 9.3 vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) 12.5

## What reviewers say

**Rega Planar 1** — Two whitelisted hi-fi testers, What Hi-Fi and TechRadar, reviewed the Rega Planar 1 (aka PL1) hands-on, both rating it a class-leading entry-level deck with detailed, rhythmic, unified sound and easy setup. Both are qualitative listening tests with no lab measurements. The only recurring critique is that it can over-indulge warm or lush recordings. No RTINGS-style benchmarks exist. (2 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Rega Planar 1: https://www.rega.co.uk/products/planar-1 (rega.co.uk, verified 2026-06-15)
- U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2): https://uturnaudio.com/products/orbit-plus-turntable (uturnaudio.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/turntables/rega-planar-1-vs-u-turn-orbit-plus-gen2/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Rega Planar 1 ($595) vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) ($399) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/turntables/rega-planar-1-vs-u-turn-orbit-plus-gen2/
License: CC BY 4.0.