We compared two Bluetooth-enabled 3-speed turntables: the Victrola Empire 6-in-1 and the ION Luxe LP.
What we looked at
Built-in media formats, connectivity, and price.
The verdict
If you want one cabinet that also plays CDs, cassettes and FM radio alongside vinyl, with RCA line output for external speakers, the Victrola Empire is the all-in-one pick, at £199.99. If you would rather pay £90.00 less for a simpler turntable with a full-size platter and USB conversion software to digitise your records, the ION Luxe LP is the value option, at £109.99.
A £199.99 6-in-1 console adding CD, cassette and radio to a 3-speed turntable.
A £109.99 turntable with USB conversion software to digitise records.
Victrola Empire 6-in-1 Wood Mid Century Modern Bluetooth Record Player with 3-Speed Turntable, CD, Cassette Player and Radio — Most Formats
Intended for: Marketed as a 6-in-1 mid-century modern entertainment centre combining a 3-speed turntable, CD player, cassette player and FM radio, with Bluetooth and a 3.5mm aux jack for streaming, an analogue radio dial with LED lighting and gold accents, and RCA line output for connecting external speakers or an amplifier.
What we liked
- Plays vinyl, CDs, cassettes and FM radio from one cabinet, per the listing
- RCA line output to extend sound to external speakers or an amplifier
- Bluetooth and 3.5mm aux input for streaming from a phone
- Analogue radio dial with LED lighting and gold accents
- No separate stereo system or extra equipment required, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £90.00 more than the ION Luxe LP on these listings
- No stated USB vinyl-to-digital conversion feature
Best for
- Buyers who want CD and cassette playback alongside vinyl
- Anyone who wants built-in FM radio
- Households that want a retro all-in-one console
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who only wants a simple turntable
ION Luxe LP Bluetooth Vinyl Record Player with Speakers, USB Conversion, Full Size Platter, Auto-Stop, Headphone Out, 3 Speeds — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a Bluetooth vinyl turntable with a full-size platter, auto-stop when a record finishes, a headphone output plus RCA outputs for an external sound system, and USB conversion with EZVC software to digitise records into files.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Victrola Empire on these listings, at £109.99
- USB conversion software to digitise vinyl into files
- Full-size platter for complete LP support, per the listing
- Auto-stop when a record finishes playing
- Headphone output for private listening
Worth knowing
- No CD, cassette or radio playback, unlike the Victrola
- No stated LED-lit control dial or aux-in styling
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants to digitise their vinyl collection
- A simpler turntable-only setup
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants CD or cassette playback built in
- Buyers who want a retro radio dial
