Platinum Wi-Fi Karaoke Machine vs RKI65BT
Buy the Platinum Wi-Fi Karaoke Machine if you want a self-contained system with a screen, apps and built-in streaming. Buy the Rockville RKI65BT if you already have a TV, speaker or sound system and mainly need reliable wireless mics. The Platinum is the all-in-one pick; the Rockville is the mic-and-mixer pick. Prices vary by store, so check the latest at each retailer before buying.
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Platinum Wi-Fi Karaoke Machine
4.4Choose the Platinum Wi-Fi Karaoke Machine if you want a standalone unit with a touchscreen, Android TV apps and built-in Bluetooth streaming, with no phone or TV required.
- Self-contained: screen, apps and mics in one unit
- Dual-band Wi-Fi with WPA3 and Android TV
- 22 vocal effects and MP3 recording
- Two wireless mics included
- Batteries for the mics are not included
- Some buyers report units failing near or just past warranty
- No optical or coaxial inputs for older audio gear
What separates them
| Platinum Wi-Fi Karaoke Machine | RKI65BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Core design | All-in-one console with built-in screen and Android TV | Mic receiver/mixer plus two handheld mics; needs a TV or speaker |
| Microphone wireless type | 2.4GHz wireless dynamic mics | UHF wireless mics, 8 switchable frequencies |
| Wireless range | Not specified; 2.4GHz is typically room-scale | Up to 200 feet |
| Display | Built-in capacitive touchscreen | None; digital displays on mics and mixer |
| Streaming and apps | Android TV with YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music; Bluetooth streaming | Bluetooth input only; no apps |
| Vocal effects | 22 customizable vocal effects | Adjustable echo and tone control |
| Recording | Records performances to MP3 |
Price history
- Platinum Wi-Fi Karaoke Machine: lowest $4,399.98 on Nov 2 at NovaLumix.
- RKI65BT: lowest $79.95 on Nov 2 at Rockville Audio.
Prices at every store
Platinum Wi-Fi Karaoke Machine
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RKI65BT
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Specs compared
| Spec | Platinum Wi-Fi Karaoke Machine | RKI65BT |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless microphones | two 2.4GHz wireless dynamic microphones | 2 UHF wireless microphones |
| Type | Home | Wireless microphone |
| Vocal effects | 22 customizable vocal effects | — |
| Wi-Fi bands | Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz) | — |
| Wi-Fi security | WPA3 | — |
| Display type | Built-in capacitive touchscreen | — |
| Operating system | Android TV | — |
| Video output | HDMI Out | — |
| Audio output | Line Out | — |
| Bluetooth streaming | Bluetooth streaming from any compatible device |
What reviewers say
Platinum Wi-Fi Karaoke Machine
Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 53 ratings, with owners calling it easy to operate and a hit at parties and family gatherings. Complaints center on slow order tracking, hard-to-reach support, and machines dying around the warranty cutoff.
- One reviewer calls it the best karaoke machine they have had
- Easy to operate and user-friendly
- Great for parties and family get-togethers
- One owner's wife sings almost every day using the app
- No tracking number almost a week after ordering
- Site chat and phone support unresponsive, only a recording
- Machine stopped working near or just past the warranty period
RKI65BT
Owners rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 38 ratings, and the pattern is satisfaction with value and ease of setup for home karaoke. Complaints tend to center on battery use and occasional wireless interference rather than the mixer itself.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a party with no TV nearby?
- The Platinum, because it has a built-in screen and apps and does not need a TV. The Rockville needs a TV or speaker to output sound.
- Which has better wireless microphones?
- The Rockville. Its UHF mics reach up to 200 feet and offer eight switchable frequencies to dodge interference. The Platinum uses 2.4GHz mics with no stated range.
- Can the Rockville stream Spotify or YouTube?
- No. It has Bluetooth input only, so you play audio from a phone or TV. The Platinum runs Android TV apps directly.
- Which one records performances?
- Only the Platinum, which saves performances as MP3 files. The Rockville has no recording feature.
- Is the Platinum worth the extra over the Rockville?
- It is if you want a standalone screen-and-apps system with recording. If you already own a good TV and speakers, the Rockville covers the mic side for less.
- Do the Platinum mics come with batteries?
- No. The two 2.4GHz wireless mics ship without batteries, so buy them separately. The Rockville mics use two AA batteries each, also not stated as included.