Sony
Sony PS-LX310BT
$199.99Cheaper
Released 2019
Best Turntables · head-to-head
Sony PS-LX310BT vs Technics SL-1500C
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Sony PS-LX310BT is cheaper at $199.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Technics
Technics SL-1500C
$1499.99
Released 2019
Which is better: the Sony PS-LX310BT or Technics SL-1500C?
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 | Sony PS-LX310BT | Technics SL-1500C |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $199.99 | $1499.99 |
| Brand | Sony | Technics |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Drive type | belt | direct |
| Speeds | 33⅓ / 45 RPM | 33⅓ / 45 / 78 RPM |
| Cartridge included | Audio-Technica AT3600L MM | Ortofon 2M Red MM |
| Built in preamp | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB output | Yes | No |
| Weight (lb) | 7.7 | 21.2 |
| Release | 2019 | 2019 |
Sources — Sony PS-LX310BT: prnewswire.com (verified 2026-06-15). Technics SL-1500C: musicdirect.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Sony PS-LX310BT and Technics SL-1500C?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Drive type: Sony PS-LX310BT belt vs Technics SL-1500C direct
- Speeds: Sony PS-LX310BT 33⅓ / 45 RPM vs Technics SL-1500C 33⅓ / 45 / 78 RPM
- Cartridge included: Sony PS-LX310BT Audio-Technica AT3600L MM vs Technics SL-1500C Ortofon 2M Red MM
- Bluetooth: Sony PS-LX310BT true vs Technics SL-1500C false
- USB output: Sony PS-LX310BT true vs Technics SL-1500C false
- Weight (lb): Sony PS-LX310BT 7.7 vs Technics SL-1500C 21.2