Sony
Sony PS-LX310BT
$199.99Cheaper
Released 2019
Best Turntables · head-to-head
Sony PS-LX310BT vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Sony PS-LX310BT is cheaper at $199.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
U-Turn Audio
U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2)
$399
Released 2023
Which is better: the Sony PS-LX310BT or U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2)?
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 | U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $199.99 | $399 |
| Brand | Sony | U-Turn Audio |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Drive type | belt | belt |
| Speeds | 33⅓ / 45 RPM | 33⅓ / 45 RPM |
| Cartridge included | Audio-Technica AT3600L MM | Ortofon OM5E |
| Built in preamp | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB output | Yes | No |
| Weight (lb) | 7.7 | 12.5 |
| Release | 2019 | 2023 |
Sources — Sony PS-LX310BT: prnewswire.com (verified 2026-06-15). U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2): uturnaudio.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Sony PS-LX310BT and U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cartridge included: Sony PS-LX310BT Audio-Technica AT3600L MM vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) Ortofon OM5E
- Built in preamp: Sony PS-LX310BT true vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) false
- Bluetooth: Sony PS-LX310BT true vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) false
- USB output: Sony PS-LX310BT true vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) false
- Weight (lb): Sony PS-LX310BT 7.7 vs U-Turn Orbit Plus (Gen 2) 12.5