Pro-Ject Essential II vs Audio-Technica AT-LP120

Essential II vs AT-LP120 comparison chart

Overall
Pro-Ject Essential II
7.4
Audio-Technica AT-LP120
7.3
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Product

Pro-Ject Essential II
Audio-Technica AT-LP120

Model

Essential II
AT-LP120

Brand

Pro-Ject
Audio-Technica

Reviews

85
3891

Cartridge

Type

moving magnet (MM)
dual magnet

Catridge model

Ortofon OM5E

Needle pressure, g

3.5
1.5

Stylus

Replaceable

Type

diamond

Stylus model

Ortofon OM5E
ATN95E

Motor

Drive method

belt
direct

Motor type

DC
DC

Platter type

aluminum diecast
aluminum diecast

Speed, RPM

33.3, 45
33.3, 45, 78

Torque

>4.5 kgf-cm
>1.6 kgf-cm

Wow and flutter, %

0.25
0.2

Tonarm

Material

aluminum

Audio features

Frequency response, Hz

20Hz - 25000kHz
20Hz - 20000kHz

Signal to noise ratio, dB

65
50

Specifications

Operation type

manual
manual

Built-in speakers

Built-in preamplifier

Pitch control

Pitch variation, %

+/-10, +/-20

Power consumption, W

3
11

Other

has not
has not

Connectivity

RCA

1
1

AUX

0
0

USB

0
1

Bluetooth

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size, cm/inches

11.2 x 41.5 x 33.5/4.4 x 16.5 x 13
15.2 x 45.2 x 35.3/ 6 x 17.8 x 13.9

Weight, kg/pounds

3.7/8.8
10.6/23.5

Other

Release year

2016
2004
Pro-Ject Essential II
Audio-Technica AT-LP120
Pro-Ject Essential II
Audio-Technica AT-LP120

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  • 7.4
  • 7.3
  • 7.4Pro-Ject Essential II
  • 7.3Audio-Technica AT-LP120