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

Essential III vs AT-LP120 comparison chart

Overall
Pro-Ject Essential III
7.6
Audio-Technica AT-LP120
7.3
Votes 4 4
Rating 4.5 4.5
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Common

Product

Pro-Ject Essential III
Audio-Technica AT-LP120

Model

Essential III
AT-LP120

Brand

Pro-Ject
Audio-Technica

Reviews

4
3891

Cartridge

Type

moving magnet (MM)
dual magnet

Catridge model

Ortofon OM10

Needle pressure, g

3
1.5

Stylus

Replaceable

Type

diamond
diamond

Stylus model

Ortofon OM10
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, %

0.2
0.2

Tonarm

Material

aluminum

Audio features

Frequency response, Hz

20Hz - 20000kHz
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

4.5
11

Other

has not
has not

Connectivity

RCA

1
1

AUX

0
0

USB

0
1

Bluetooth

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size, cm/inches

9.5 x 41.5 x 33/4.4 x 16.9 x 13
15.2 x 45.2 x 35.3/ 6 x 17.8 x 13.9

Weight, kg/pounds

5.1/11.1
10.6/23.5

Other

Release year

2018
2004
Pro-Ject Essential III
Audio-Technica AT-LP120
Pro-Ject Essential III
Audio-Technica AT-LP120

Turntables CHooseratoR comparison rating

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  • 7.6
  • 7.3
  • 7.6Pro-Ject Essential III
  • 7.3Audio-Technica AT-LP120