Best Vinyl Record Player · With built-in speakers

Best Vinyl Record Player With Speakers

The best vinyl record player with speakers for most people is the Victrola Eastwood II: a compact all-in-one with an Audio-Technica cartridge and Bluetooth that works both ways. All-in-ones trade some sound and record care for convenience, so look for a named cartridge and an RCA output; then you can add better speakers later without replacing the player.

Wooden all-in-one record player with built-in speakers on a sideboard, a record spinning

Our top 3

Top picks at a glance

Best with speakers#1
Victrola Eastwood II record player

Victrola Eastwood II

Mid-range price range

Audio-Technica AT-3600LA cartridge, two-way Bluetooth 5.1, RCA out and 33/45/78 rpm in a small footprint.

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Best adjustable tonearm#2
1 by ONE H009 All-in-One record player

1 by ONE H009 All-in-One

Mid-range price range

An all-in-one with an AT3600L cartridge, adjustable counterweight and anti-skate, and a switchable preamp.

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Best with CD and cassette#3
Victrola Century 6-in-1 record player

Victrola Century 6-in-1

Mid-range price range

Records, CDs and cassettes in one walnut cabinet, with Bluetooth in and out.

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In detail

Who each one suits

Specifications are each brand’s own; fit notes draw on manufacturer guidance and independent reviews. We have not tested or used these record players ourselves.

Best with speakers#1

Victrola Eastwood II

The Eastwood II is a compact all-in-one record player with built-in speakers that is well equipped. Victrola fits an Audio-Technica AT-3600LA moving-magnet cartridge rather than an unnamed one, and Bluetooth works both ways: stream music from your phone to it, or send your records to a bigger Bluetooth speaker.

Why it stands out

  • Built-in speakers, so it works out of the box with nothing else to buy.
  • Two-way Bluetooth 5.1 plus RCA output and a headphone jack.
  • Audio-Technica AT-3600LA cartridge; plays 33, 45 and 78 rpm.
Drive & speedsBelt · 33/45/78
Preamp / outputsRCA out; headphone jack
BluetoothIn and out (Bluetooth 5.1)
SpeakersBuilt-in
CartridgeAudio-Technica AT-3600LA

Good fit if

  • You want one tidy box for a bedroom, dorm or living room shelf.
  • You might add powered speakers later through the RCA output.

Skip it if

  • You want room-filling sound; reviewers describe its speakers as best for near-field, casual listening.
  • You want adjustable tracking force; Victrola does not list one.
Best adjustable tonearm#2

1 by ONE H009 All-in-One

This is an all-in-one with speakers that borrows the parts that matter from a component turntable: an Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge, an adjustable counterweight and anti-skate, and a switchable preamp with RCA output. Bluetooth works only one way: you can stream to it, but you cannot send records out to a Bluetooth speaker.

Why it stands out

  • Audio-Technica AT3600L moving-magnet cartridge with a replaceable stylus.
  • Adjustable counterweight and anti-skate, so you can set tracking force to the cartridge maker’s spec.
  • Four built-in drivers rated at 18 W x 2 by the brand, plus RCA out for powered speakers later.
Drive & speedsBelt, manual with auto-stop · 33/45
Preamp / outputsBuilt-in, switchable; RCA out
BluetoothIn only (stream to it)
SpeakersFour drivers, 18 W x 2
CartridgeAudio-Technica AT3600L; counterweight + anti-skate

Good fit if

  • You want built-in speakers but do not want to give up an adjustable tonearm.
  • You may add powered speakers later.

Skip it if

  • You need 78 rpm or Bluetooth output.
  • You need loud, room-filling sound; one reviewer found it underpowered for big rooms.
Best with CD and cassette#3

Victrola Century 6-in-1

The Century 6-in-1 is a mid-century-style wooden cabinet that plays records, CDs and cassettes, with two-way Bluetooth and built-in stereo speakers. It is big and heavy (15.27 lb), and its fixed counterweight means you cannot adjust tracking force.

Why it stands out

  • Records at 33, 45 and 78 rpm, plus CD and cassette.
  • Bluetooth in and out, RCA out, headphone jack and aux in.
  • Victrola lists the LC1 (ITNP-LC1) stylus, which makes buying a replacement easier.
Drive & speedsBelt · 33/45/78; CD, cassette
Preamp / outputsRCA out; headphone jack; aux in
BluetoothIn and out
SpeakersBuilt-in stereo
CartridgeVictrola LC1 (ITNP-LC1)

Good fit if

  • You want one cabinet for a mixed vinyl, CD and cassette collection.
  • You like the walnut mid-century look.

Skip it if

  • You want adjustable tracking force or an upgradeable cartridge.
  • You are short on space: it is about 16 inches wide.
Also worth a look

Victrola Navigator 8-in-1

The Navigator is a furniture-style media center: turntable, CD player, cassette deck, FM radio and Bluetooth in one wooden cabinet, with a remote. It suits people who want one box for everything. It is not the choice if sound quality or record care is the priority.

Why it stands out

  • Plays records at 33, 45 and 78 rpm, plus CDs, cassettes and FM radio.
  • Bluetooth in and out, RCA output, headphone jack and aux input.
  • Full-function remote in the box.
Drive & speedsBelt · 33/45/78; CD, cassette, FM
Preamp / outputsRCA out; headphone jack; aux in
BluetoothIn and out
SpeakersBuilt-in stereo
CartridgeNot listed by Victrola

Good fit if

  • You have records, CDs and tapes and want one tidy piece of furniture.
  • You want a remote and a radio as well.

Skip it if

  • Victrola does not list the cartridge, so you cannot judge record care from the spec.
  • You want separate speakers later for better sound.

Want one box that just works?

Plug it in, drop a record on and play. Pick a model with RCA out so you can add powered speakers later.

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Tips

Three things that make the difference

01

Check for RCA out

An RCA output lets an all-in-one feed powered speakers or a stereo later. Crosley notes a turntable can always connect to external speakers with an RCA cable.

02

Look for a named cartridge

Players that list their cartridge, such as the Eastwood II’s AT-3600LA, make it easy to buy the right replacement stylus. Many suitcase players do not say what they use.

03

Keep it steady

Audio-Technica’s manuals advise keeping turntables away from speakers and vibration. Put an all-in-one on a solid, level surface, not a wobbly shelf.

Honest note

Built-in speakers are small, and on most all-in-ones the tracking force is fixed and unpublished. In a 2015 review What Hi-Fi measured just over 7 g on a Crosley Cruiser and said it would wear records faster than a typical deck. If your collection matters, consider a component turntable plus powered speakers instead.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Are record players with built-in speakers good?

They are convenient: one box, nothing else to buy. The trade-offs are small speakers and, on many models, a basic cartridge with fixed tracking force. The better ones, like the Victrola Eastwood II and 1 by ONE H009, name their Audio-Technica cartridge and add RCA output for upgrades.

Can I connect external speakers to an all-in-one record player?

If it has an RCA or line output, yes. Crosley says a turntable can always be connected to an external speaker with an RCA cable. Some models, including the Eastwood II, can also send records to a Bluetooth speaker.

What is the difference between Bluetooth in and Bluetooth out?

Crosley explains that Bluetooth in lets you stream music from your phone to the player’s speakers, while Bluetooth out sends the record’s sound to an external wireless speaker. Not every model has both: the 1 by ONE H009 is Bluetooth in only.

Do all-in-one record players play 78s?

Many do: Victrola lists 78 rpm on the Eastwood II, Century and Navigator. Speed is only half of it, though. Audio-Technica says shellac 78s need a dedicated 78 stylus, because a standard LP stylus damages the record and the cartridge.

Is a record player with a CD player worth it?

If you own CDs and tapes and want one piece of furniture, a combo like the Victrola Century or Navigator is convenient. You give up adjustable tracking force and upgrade options, so it suits mixed collections more than vinyl-first listeners.

Where should I put an all-in-one record player?

On a solid, level surface away from other vibration. Audio-Technica’s manuals advise keeping turntables away from speakers and from very hot, humid or dusty spots, and What Hi-Fi recommends checking the surface with a spirit level.

One box, one cable, your records playing tonight

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