Karaoke Machine | Price | Age Group | Type of Machine | Link |
Singing Machine SMK250 | $ | 5-10 years | Microphone | |
Little Pretender | $ | 5-8 years | Microphone | |
Singing Machine SMK1010 | $ | 5-10 years | Microphone | |
Karaoke USA GF845 | $$ | 11 and over | All-in-One | |
BONAOK Wireless Microphone | $ | 8 and over | Microphone | |
iKaraoke KS780-BT | $ | 10 and over | All-in-One | |
Singing Machine STVG785BTW | $$ | 10 and over | All-in-One | |
Singstation All-in-One | $ | 10 and over | Microphone | |
Croove Karaoke Machine | $ | 12 and over | Microphone | |
VTECH Kidi Star | $ | 5-10 years | Microphone |
Types of Karaoke Machine
Before we start, it’s best to go through each type of karaoke machine. There are three main types: all-in-one, wireless microphones and traditional machines. Here are the main differences between the three.
Type of Machine | Description | Pros | Cons |
All-In-One | Includes a speaker, microphone, mixer and screen | Includes everything you need | Can be more expensive |
Microphone | An all-in-one microphone that includes a mixer and speaker but needs connecting to a screen | Very portable and inexpensive | Generally lower quality sound |
Traditional Karaoke Machine | A traditional mixer which needs a connection to a screen and speakers | Adaptable, it can be connected to a range of devices | Takes slightly longer to set up |
1. Singing Machine SMK250
- Age Group: 5-10 year old's
- Type of Machine: Microphone
- Price: $
Ease of use
Connects to a smart device like a mobile, tablet or laptop via bluetooth so you can get started in minutes.
Quality
This karaoke machine has a large speaker for a kids karaoke machine so produces a high quality sign. The build quality is solid, as to be expected from a trusted brand like Singing Machine.
Instrumental Compatibility
Works by streaming music from a smart device so will be compatible with karaoke apps and YouTube.
Portability
Small, very lightweight and easy to carry.
Additional features
Includes voice effect features and a light show.
- Inexpensive
- Colourful design appeals to young children
- Fun built-in light show
2. Little Pretender
- Age Group: 5-8 years
- Type of Machine: Microphone
- Price: $
Ease of use
Simple connect a smart device like a tablet or mobile to the machine using the AUX cable included. You can then stream music and use the smart device screen for the lyric video.
Quality
Good sound quality, although the speaker is fairly small so is not the loudest.
Instrumental Compatibility
The LP karaoke machine uses the instrumental streamed from a smart device so will allow you to use YouTube or karaoke apps but not CDG.
Portability
Small and lightweight compact design is easy to transport. It’s also battery powered so you won’t need a mains connection.
Additional features
Comes with flashing lights which are perfect for kid’s parties. You also get two microphones and a stand included.
- Includes two microphone
- Small and portable design
- Flashing light feature is great for parties
3. Singing Machine SMK1010
- Age Group: 5-10 years
- Type of Machine: Microphone
- Price: $$
Ease of use
You can connect a smart device like a mobile, tablet, smart TV or laptop via bluetooth or AUX lead. Then use a karaoke app or YouTube to play the instrumental audio and video directly from your device.
Quality
Solid build and audio quality is to be expected from a reliable karaoke brand like Singing Machine. The speakers aren’t huge though, so don’t expect it to be as powerful as a larger machine.
Instrumental Compatibility
Streams audio and video from a smart device so is compatible with YouTube and karaoke apps but not CDG.
Portability
The compact design comes with a stand and microphones attached so is easy to transport.
Additional features
Comes with six voice-changing effects, LED party lights and two microphones included.
- Includes two microphones
- 6 voice changing effects
- Wireless connectivity
4. Karaoke USA GF845
- Age Group: 11 and over
- Type of Machine: All-in-One
- Price: $$$
Ease of Use
Being an all-in-one design, it’s really easy to set up as there are no complicated connections to contend with.
Instrumental compatibility
The Karaoke USA GF845 is compatible with loads of instrumental sources like karaoke apps, YouTube, DVD, CDG and MP3G.
Quality
Karaoke USA is a trusted brand that produces quality machines, so it’s no surprise that the GF845 has excellent sound and build quality.
Portability
Weighs roughly 2.5kg. The all-in-one design is great for portability.
Additional features
The Karaoke USA GF845 has some great audio enhancement features including base and treble tone controls and echo effects. It event allows you to record your voice using USB and SD cards.
- Excellent quality
- Compatible with a range of instrumental sources
- Packed full of premium features
5. BONAOK Wireless Microphone
- Age Group: 8 and over
- Type of Machine: Microphone
- Price: $
Ease of Use
The BONOAK wireless microphone takes just minutes to set up. Using bluetooth, you simply pair the microphone with any smart device. Or you can use the wire if you’re running low on charge. Once the microphone is connected, you can just open a karaoke app to get started!
Instrumental Compatibility
The BONAOK wireless microphone works by connecting to a smart device so utilises karaoke apps rather than CDGs.
Quality
The BONAOK karaoke microphone has a three-layered filter head design to filter air flow and wind noise producing a clear sound. The lightweight design make of aluminium is durable and stylist.
Portability
Being a wireless all-in-one microphone, it’s really easy to transport. You even get a carrying case too.
Additional Features
The design offers several different modes for you to try. You’ll also get echo and volume controls built-in.
- Inexpensive
- Portable
- Stylish Design
6. iKaraoke KS780-BT
- Age Group: 10 and over
- Type of Machine: All-in-One
- Price: $$
Ease of use
All-in-one design is really easy to use and doesn’t require any complicated connections. If you don’t want to use the screen included, you can connect a larger smart device or tablet using the stand on the machine. You can either use the CDG player and built-in controls or your smart device to control the machine.
Quality
Great quality audio and visual display screen.
Instrumental Compatibility
Great range of instrumental compatability including CDG using the CD loading player, YouTube and karaoke apps using the smart device connection via bluetooth or AUX lead.
Portability
All-in-one design is easy to transport but not as lightweight as the microphone karaoke machine options.
Additional features
Includes a 7″ colour display, performance recording feature and multi-colour light effects.
- Great range of instrumental compatibility
- Playback recording feature
- Multi-colour lights and screen included
7. Singing Machine STVG785
- Age Group: 10 years and over
- Type of Machine: All-in-One
- Price: $$$
Ease of use
Has built-in easy to use controls if you are using CDG or allows you to connect to a smart device and control the instrumental audio and video directly from your mobile or tablet using bluetooth or AUX lead. You also get a screen included so it doesn’t require any complicated connections, but if you prefer a larger screen then you can connect it to a TV using a HDMI cable.
Quality
Great sound and build-quality is to be expected from a reliable brand like Singing Machine.
Instrumental Compatibility
Great instrumental compatibility options including CDG and streaming from a smart device using YouTube or karaoke apps.
portability
All-in-one design is great for taking to parties. It’s not as lightweight as a microphone karaoke machine but isn’t too heavy.
Additional features
Has built-in LED lights, echo features and auto voice control.
- Great range of instrumental compatibility
- Built-in LED lights and auto voice control
- Includes a high resolution screen for lyric videos
8. Singstation All-in-One
- Age Group: 10 years and over
- Type of Machine: Microphone
- Price: $$
Ease of use
Easily pairs with a tablet or mobile via YouTube where you can control the instrumental audio and lyric video directly from your smart device.
Quality
Excellent build-quality and solid design also has a good quality speaker for clear audio output.
Instrumental Compatibility
Connect to a smart device like a mobile or tablet to play the instrumental audio and lyric video via YouTube or a karaoke app.
Portability
Small and lightweight design comes with a handle making transporting the machine really easy. It’s also battery powered so you don’t need a mains connection.
Additional features
Packed full of additional features including 5 voice effects, 6 sound effects (air horn, cheers, applause and more) plus 14 party light functions.
- Portable design
- 14 light effects
- 5 voice effect and 6 sound effects
9. Croove Karaoke Machine
- Age Group: 12 years and over
- Type of Machine: Microphone
- Price: $$
Ease of use
Simply connect your smart device like a tablet or mobile via bluetooth or the AUX lead and rest it on the stand. The control the audio instrumental and lyric video from your smart device.
Quality
Includes a large speaker for excellent audio. Has solid build-quality and a sleek minimalist design.
Instrumental Compatibility
Pairs with smart devices for instrumental audio and lyric video so is compatible with YouTube and karaoke apps.
Portability
Lightweight design includes a microphone stand and speaker which is great for portability.
Additional features
Includes two microphones and the option to connect a guitar and control the volume independently. Also has bass and echo controls plus an LED flashing light system.
- Allows connection to a guitar
- Includes two microphones
- Sleek design
10. VTECH Kidi Star Karaoke Machine
- Age Group: 5-10 years
- Type of Machine: Microphone
- Price: $
Ease of Use
Easily connects to mobiles and other smart devices using the included AUX cable. You then control the instrumental audio and video directly from your smart device using YouTube of a karaoke apps.
Quality
Good build-quality but doesn’t have a large speaker so doesn’t produce the loudest sound.
Instrumental compatibility
Streams music from a smart device so is compatible with YouTube and karaoke apps but not CDG.
Portability
Compact design includes an adjustable stand so it can be easily transported.
Additional features
Has 6 built-in games, disco light and a recording feature.
- Colourful disco light
- Built-in recording features
- Includes 6 games perfect for parties
How to Choose a Karaoke Machine
Purpose
Budget
Consider Your Ideal Setup
- Screen for the lyric video
- Audio instrumental
- Microphones
- A karaoke machine to connect it together
Instrumental Source
Method | Need for an Extra Screen | Cost | Song Variety |
CD-Gs | Yes | One-off fee depending on how many songs you need | Massive- you can create your own CD using Sunfly for a custom option |
Karaoke Apps | No | Monthly subscription | Large- can be limited if you want niche songs |
YouTube | No | Free | Good if you only want popular songs but can be hard to find videos for niche songs |