Pioneer XDJ-RX3 vs Denon DJ Prime GO+
The XDJ-RX3 is the closer match to a club rig: its layout, effects and 10.1-inch screen borrow from the CDJ-3000 and DJM-900NXS2, and it runs rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro. The Prime GO+ is the one to carry: it runs Engine DJ standalone on battery-friendly hardware at 2.85 kg against 9.3 kg, with a 7-inch touchscreen and a memory card slot. Owners of the RX3 praise the screen and the familiar feel; Prime GO+ owners value the portability and built-in battery. Build on both is solid, but the RX3 is the heavier, more permanent install.
- Choose the Pioneer XDJ-RX3 if you want club-style layout and effects, a large browsing screen, and rekordbox or Serato DJ Pro support in a fixed setup.
- Choose the Denon DJ Prime GO+ if you need a standalone controller you can carry to gigs, with Engine DJ on board and a memory card reader.
Prices
- Pioneer XDJ-RX3: $1,977.74 at Studiocare (last seen Nov 9)
- Denon DJ Prime GO+: $849.15 at Musicians Friend (last seen Nov 10)
- Difference: the Denon DJ Prime GO+ is $1,128.59 cheaper than the Pioneer XDJ-RX3 at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)
