XDJ-AN vs XDJ-RR vs XDJ-RX3 vs XDJ-AZ Compared | Studio Gears
XDJ-AN vs XDJ-RR vs XDJ-RX3 vs XDJ-AZ: All-in-One DJ Systems Compared (2026)
An all-in-one DJ system is two players and a mixer in one case that plays without a laptop. Pioneer DJ and AlphaTheta sell four right now, and they differ in more than size: two of them stream over Wi-Fi and two cannot go online at all, two accept turntables and two do not, and they do not even read the same USB drive format. This page puts the four side by side with U.S. prices.
Facts checked November 11, 2026 on the manufacturer and software vendor pages linked at the end. Prices are current U.S. prices on this site. Software terms and streaming services change - the vendor pages are the authority.
The short version
- XDJ-AN ($1,199) - the newest and the only compact one that streams. Choose it for home, small parties and streaming-first DJing. It leaves out a booth output, external inputs and performance pads.
- XDJ-RR ($1,129) - the 2018 entry model: USB drives and rekordbox only, no touchscreen, no Wi-Fi, no Serato.
- XDJ-RX3 ($2,269) - the 2-channel working DJ's unit: big touchscreen, 8 pads, 14 Beat FX, booth out, turntable inputs, Serato DJ Pro included. No streaming on the unit.
- XDJ-AZ ($3,449) - four channels, club-size jog wheels, streaming, cloud and PRO DJ LINK. The closest thing to a CDJ and DJM setup in one piece, and the heaviest at 13.5 kg.
Spec comparison
| Spec | XDJ-AN | XDJ-RR | XDJ-RX3 | XDJ-AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. price | $1,199 | $1,129 | $2,269 | $3,449 |
| Announced | July 9, 2026 | September 5, 2018 | November 9, 2021 | October 10, 2024 |
| Channels / decks | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4 |
| Screen | 7-inch touchscreen, 1024 x 600 | 7-inch, 800 x 480, not touch | 10.1-inch touchscreen, 1280 x 800 | 10.1-inch touchscreen, 1280 x 800 |
| Jog wheels | 132 mm, no display | 132 mm, no display | 154 mm with display | 206 mm mechanical with display |
| Performance pads | None; 8 Hot Cue buttons per deck | 4 per deck | 8 per deck | 8 per deck |
| Beat FX / Sound Color FX | 3 / 6 | 3 / 4 | 14 / 6 | 14 / 6 |
| USB drive ports | 1 x USB Type-C | 2 x USB-A | 2 x USB-A | 2 x USB-A |
| Library format | OneLibrary only | Device Library | Device Library | OneLibrary only |
| Wi-Fi / wired LAN | Wi-Fi / no LAN | None | None | Wi-Fi / LAN |
| Streaming on the unit | Apple Music, Beatport, Spotify, Tidal | None | None | Apple Music, Beatport, Spotify, Tidal |
| Wireless headphones (SonicLink) | Built in | No | No | Built in |
| Bluetooth audio | In and out (not both at once) | No | No | In only |
| Mic inputs | 1 (1/4-inch) | 1 (XLR / 1/4-inch) | 2 (XLR / 1/4-inch) | 2 (XLR / 1/4-inch) |
| Master / booth out | XLR + RCA / no booth | XLR + RCA / no booth | XLR + RCA / booth 1/4-inch | XLR + RCA / booth 1/4-inch |
| Headphone jacks | 3.5 mm only | 1/4-inch + 3.5 mm | 1/4-inch + 3.5 mm | 1/4-inch + 3.5 mm |
| Inputs for turntables / players | None | Aux only | 2 line/phono + aux | 2 line/phono |
| Serato | DJ Lite free; Pro paid | Not supported | DJ Pro free | DJ Pro free |
| rekordbox with a computer | Free (Hardware Unlock) | Free (Hardware Unlock) | Free (Hardware Unlock) | Free (Hardware Unlock) |
| D/A converter | 24-bit | 24-bit | 24-bit | 32-bit (ESS) |
| Size (W x D x H) | 638 x 359 x 90 mm | 625 x 389 x 74 mm | 728 x 470 x 118 mm | 895 x 504 x 133 mm |
| Weight | 5.2 kg / 11.5 lb | 5.2 kg / 11.5 lb | 9.3 kg / 20.5 lb | 13.5 kg / 29.8 lb |
| Power | AC adapter (USB Type-C) | AC adapter | Internal, power cord | Internal, power cord |
XDJ-AN: what the new one adds and what it leaves out
Adds: built-in Wi-Fi with Apple Music, Beatport Streaming, Spotify and Tidal on the unit (Spotify since firmware 1.20, August 18, 2026), rekordbox cloud library, a built-in SonicLink transmitter for low-latency wireless headphones, Bluetooth in and out, Serato DJ Lite, and recording to USB or the DJM-REC app.
Leaves out: no booth output; no line, phono or aux input; one 3.5 mm headphone jack; no performance pads; 3 Beat FX; no wired LAN. Storage is a single USB Type-C port in OneLibrary format - an older USB-A stick will not plug in. It cannot record while streaming tracks are playing. No USB cable or drive is in the box.
XDJ-AN vs XDJ-RR
Same footprint class and the same 5.2 kg, $1,129 against $1,199. The XDJ-AN adds a touchscreen, streaming, cloud, wireless headphone monitoring, 8 hot cues per deck instead of 4 pads, 6 Sound Color FX instead of 4, FLAC and Apple Lossless playback and Serato DJ Lite. The XDJ-RR keeps things the AN dropped: two USB-A ports, an aux input, an XLR mic input and a 1/4-inch headphone jack. If you only ever play from USB drives and already own USB-A sticks in the older format, the RR still does the job; for anything involving streaming, the AN is the one.
XDJ-AN vs XDJ-RX3
This is streaming against stage features. The XDJ-RX3 costs $2,269 and gives you a 10.1-inch screen, larger jog wheels with displays, 8 pads per deck, 14 Beat FX, two mic inputs, a booth output and line/phono inputs so it can run turntables - plus Serato DJ Pro for free. It has no Wi-Fi, so no streaming or cloud on the unit. Choose the RX3 if you play out with a monitor speaker, guest DJs or turntables; choose the AN if your music lives on a streaming service.
XDJ-AZ vs XDJ-RX3
The XDJ-AZ is the only 4-channel unit here and the only one with full-size 206 mm mechanical jog wheels like a CDJ. Over the RX3 it adds two more decks, Wi-Fi and LAN, on-unit streaming and cloud, SonicLink, a 32-bit ESS converter and PRO DJ LINK with CDJs. Both include Serato DJ Pro and both take turntables on two line/phono inputs. The costs are $3,449 against $2,269, 17 cm more width and 4.2 kg more to carry. One practical difference: the AZ reads OneLibrary drives, the RX3 the older Device Library, so export with rekordbox 7.2.11 or later if you move between them.
Choose by what you do
| If you... | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Play from Spotify, Apple Music or Tidal without a laptop | XDJ-AN or XDJ-AZ | The only two with Wi-Fi and on-unit streaming |
| Need a booth output or turntable inputs | XDJ-RX3 or XDJ-AZ | The AN and RR have neither |
| Want Serato DJ Pro included | XDJ-RX3 or XDJ-AZ | XDJ-AN is Serato DJ Lite; XDJ-RR has no Serato |
| Need 4 channels or club-size jog wheels | XDJ-AZ | The only 4-channel unit |
| Carry it to gigs by hand | XDJ-AN or XDJ-RR | 5.2 kg each |
| Only play USB drives and want the lowest price | XDJ-RR | $1,129 |
Warranty and dealer status
Pioneer DJ and AlphaTheta DJ products carry a one-year manufacturer limited warranty in the U.S.A. and Canada (parts and labor), and the manufacturer honors it only on units bought from an authorized dealer. Studio Gears is an authorized dealer; every unit ships new and factory sealed from the authorized U.S. distributor. Because of that, these items can be returned only if they arrive damaged or defective.
FAQ
What is the difference between the XDJ-AN and the XDJ-RX3?
The XDJ-AN (announced July 9, 2026, $1,199) streams over built-in Wi-Fi, has a 7-inch touchscreen, 132 mm jog wheels, one USB Type-C drive port and weighs 5.2 kg, but has no booth output, no line or phono inputs and no performance pads. The XDJ-RX3 ($2,269) has a 10.1-inch touchscreen, 154 mm jog wheels with displays, 8 pads per deck, 14 Beat FX, a booth output and two line/phono inputs, unlocks Serato DJ Pro for free, but has no Wi-Fi or streaming on the unit.
Is the XDJ-AZ worth it over the XDJ-RX3?
The XDJ-AZ ($3,449) is the 4-channel step up: four decks, full-size 206 mm mechanical jog wheels, Wi-Fi and LAN with on-unit streaming and cloud library, a 32-bit ESS converter, built-in SonicLink for wireless headphones and PRO DJ LINK with CDJs. The XDJ-RX3 ($2,269) is a 2-channel unit with no network connection. The AZ is also much bigger: 895 mm wide and 13.5 kg against 728 mm and 9.3 kg.
Which all-in-one DJ systems can stream without a laptop?
The XDJ-AN and XDJ-AZ. Both have built-in Wi-Fi and play Apple Music, Beatport Streaming, Spotify and Tidal on the unit (Spotify since firmware 1.20 on the XDJ-AN and firmware 2.00 on the XDJ-AZ). The XDJ-RR and XDJ-RX3 have no Wi-Fi or LAN port.
Can I connect turntables to an all-in-one DJ system?
On the XDJ-RX3 and XDJ-AZ, yes: each has two line/phono inputs and works as a mixer for turntables or CDJs. The XDJ-RR has only an aux input and the XDJ-AN has no line, phono or aux input at all.
Will one USB drive work in all four?
Not automatically. The XDJ-RR and XDJ-RX3 read rekordbox's older Device Library format; the XDJ-AN and XDJ-AZ read OneLibrary only. Exporting with rekordbox 7.2.11 or later writes both formats to the drive. The XDJ-AN also needs a USB Type-C drive - it has no USB-A port.
Do these come with Serato DJ Pro?
The XDJ-RX3 and XDJ-AZ unlock Serato DJ Pro for free. The XDJ-AN unlocks Serato DJ Lite, with Pro as a paid upgrade. The XDJ-RR is not supported by Serato. All four unlock rekordbox Performance mode with no paid plan.
Sources
Read November 11, 2026: Pioneer DJ's all-in-one comparison page, the alphatheta.com and pioneerdj.com product pages and manuals for each model, AlphaTheta's firmware notes and its March 18, 2026 notice on USB library formats, and the Serato and rekordbox hardware lists.
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