If you’re in the market for a new karaoke machine, then you’re probably wondering how much it should actually cost. It’s good to have an idea of the different prices of before you make your purchase, this way you know you’re getting a good deal.
The average cost of a karaoke machine is between $50 and $150. Budget karaoke machines usually start at around $50 and professional karaoke machines usually cost between $200 and $400. Wireless all-in-one karaoke microphones cost roughly $25-40.
We’ll go through plenty of examples of different karaoke machines and how much they cost roughly, to be able to give you a good idea of what you get for your money. So let’s get started! We’ll first run through a quick comparison of 10 different karaoke machine prices.
Quick Price Comparison
Model | Speaker Size | Rechargeable Battery | Party Lights | Audio Effects | Built-In Screen | RRP Price |
Bonaok Wireless Microphone | 5 watts | Yes | No | Yes | No | $29.99 |
Singing Machine SML650 | 25 watts | No | Yes | Yes | No | $69.99 |
ION Audio Party Rocker Express | 40 watts | No | Yes | No | No | $69.99 |
Singing Machine STVG785 | 10 watts | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | $149.99 |
Karaoke USA GF845 | 35 watts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | $199.99 |
ION Audio Party Rocker Max | 100 watts | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | $219.00 |
Singing Machine SDL2093 | 150 watts | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | $229.99 |
Karaoke USA GF920 | 300 watts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | $249.99 |
As you can see, the more you pay for your karaoke machine, the more you’ll get. As the price increases the number of extra features you’ll get, like a rechargeable internal battery, party lights and audio effects. You’ll also get a larger speaker capable of producing a louder sound, plus some premium models even include a screen for the lyric video.
Some other features you’ll get with more expensive karaoke machines include:
- Songs can come included
- More microphones come included
- USB charging ports for smart devices
1. Bonaok Wireless Microphone
Overview
This is the cheapest karaoke machine on this list. It’s not like typical karaoke machines that you normally see which normally look like boxes that you connect your microphones and screen to.
This karaoke machine is an all-in-one microphone. That means that you’ll get a small speaker and mixer built-in to the mic. It plays karaoke songs by connecting to smart devices like tablets and smart phones via bluetooth or an AUX lead.
You then use the smart device as your screen and you’ll hear the output from your voice and from the backing track, through the small speaker in the microphone. This means that it’s really easy to setup and get started, plus it’s perfect for taking to parties.
The main drawbacks with this kind of karaoke machine, is that the speaker is only very small, and you can’t use CD+G disks, which means you don’t get a lot of flexibility with your instrumental choice. You also won’t get as many extra features like auto-tune and party lights, as you would with a more expensive device.
Why it’s a great option
2. Singing Machine SML650
Overview
If you’re looking for a more traditional karaoke machine, that’s still very affordable, then the SML650W is a great option.
Of course, this is still a pretty budget karaoke machine so you won’t get some more premium features like a built-in rechargable battery. It does work on normal batteries though, so you don’t have to worry about using a mains connection. You also directly use CD+G disks, which limits you a bit in terms of your instrumental options. You also only get one microphone included, but you can purchase another and connect it to the machine.
Why it’s a great option
The Singing Machine SML650 is a really great option if you want a traditional style karaoke machine for home use. You get some really cool features included and the quality of the audio is solid.
3. ION Audio Party Rocker Express
Overview
The ION Audio Party Rocker Express is in a similar price point to the Singing Machine SML650. It’s also a traditional style karaoke machine which includes a speaker, mixer and microphone.
To get started, you just need to connect a smart device via bluetooth or AUX input. Then you can use the smart device screen for the lyrics and the audio will play through the speaker. This means you can choose any song from a karaoke app or use YouTube.
One of the main advantages of this karaoke machine is it’s speaker size. You’ll get a built-in 40 watt speaker which is significantly larger than other options in this price range, and even some more expensive options that cost over $100. ION isn’t just a karaoke manufacturer, but specialise in audio equipment. So it’s no surprise that the audio quality of this machine far exceeds it’s price.
You’ll also get some fun party light features included. Plus it’s another lightweight and portable design so great for taking with you to parties.
The main disadvantage of this karaoke machine is it’s lack of audio effects. You also only get one microphone included. You can purchase a second microphone though to connect it to the machine for duets. There also isn’t a CD player so you can’t use CD+G disks directly.
Why it’s a great option
4. Singing Machine STVG785
When you increase to this price point of over $100, you’ll start to get a lot more premium features. The Singing Machine STVG785 offers brilliant value for money and comes with premium features like intelligent party lights that pulse with the music.
You’ll also get a step-up in the audio enhancement features with echo control and auto-voice effects. It also comes with a voice recording feature which allows you to save your vocal performances to USB.
One of the best things about this karaoke machine is it’s built-in screen. This all-in-one design is brilliant for small spaces or taking out with you to parties. You also get a CD player built-in, so you can use CD+G disks to play the karaoke tracks. Plus you can connect a smart device via bluetooth or AUX lead and use YouTube or a karaoke app to play the backing music and lyric video.
The main disadvantage of this karaoke machine is it’s speaker size. You’ll only get 10 watts of power, which isn’t anything special, however it can be connected to another speaker for an extra boost. You also don’t get an internal battery so you’ll need to plug it into the wall.
Why it’s a great option
5. Karaoke USA GF845
The Karaoke USA GF845 has pretty much everything you could ever want for an at-home karaoke machine for both kids and adults. The all-in-one design comes with a built-in 7 inch colour screen, 2 microphones and a speaker.
There’s a couple of ways you can use it too. You can connect it to a smart device like a mobile or tablet and play the backing track and video using YouTube or a karaoke app. You can use classic CD+G disks using the CD player. Or you can even use karaoke DVDs. The machine can also be connected to a TV with the cables that come included if you want to use a larger screen than the built-in one.
This karaoke machine is packed full of great features including audio enhancement using bass and treble controls, intelligent party lights and a vocal recording feature which allows you to save your singing to SD cards or USB. Plus it has an built-in rechargeable battery built-in so annoying wires won’t hold you back.
It’s quite hard to find disadvantages of this karaoke machine as it offers such great features and value for money. The only issue is the speaker size. It’s a modest 35 watts which isn’t anything particularly special, but it’s more than enough for at-home use.
Why it’s a great option
The all-in-one design comes with pretty much every feature you could ever want. It’s simple to setup, looks great and offers outstanding value for money.
6. ION Audio Party Rocker Max
The ION audio Party Rocker Max is where it starts getting serious. I’d put this karaoke machine somewhere in between an at-home and professional option. The step up in price for this karaoke machine is mainly due to the audio quality. ION, as we mentioned, really excels with their audio output. With this machine, you’ll get a very high quality 100 watt speaker which is more than enough for at home parties.
One of the main advantages of this karaoke machine is it’s battery life. The built-in rechargeble battery has up to 75 hours of life on a single charge. This is basically as good as it gets, even if you step up in price even more. You’ll also get an impressive 3-setting party light feature.
This karaoke machine works by connecting to a smart device like a tablet or mobile and using YouTube or a karaoke app to play the backing track and lyric video.
There are a few drawbacks of this karaoke machine though. You only get one microphone included, which is a little disappointing. You also can’t play CD+G disks directly as there is no built-in CD player. Unfortunately, you won’t get a screen included either. Finally, ION has neglected the audio enhancement features that other brands have put more effort into.
Why it’s a great machine
This is a very high quality karaoke machine, that really excels in terms of it’s audio quality, and offers outstanding battery life.
7. Singing Machine SDL2093
The Singing Machine SDL2093 is a very premium karaoke machine and comes packed with features. The powerful 150 watt built-in speaker is perfect for large parties. You’ll of course get party lights included, which have three separate settings. The battery life is also more than adequate and you’ll get 25 hours on a single charge.
Where this karaoke machine really excels though, is with it’s audio enhancement features. Described as the first ever karaoke machine featuring official Auto-Tune software with an ARM processor for pitch-correction vocal processing, the Singing Machine SDL2093 is a revolutionary design. It features 7 auto-tune genre effects with varying intensity including Pop, Hip-Hip, Rock, Concert Hal, Grunge and Country.
To play your backing tracks and lyric video, you’ll need to connect to a smart device using bluetooth or the AUX lead that comes included and use YouTube or a karaoke app.
The main disadvantage of this karaoke machine, is that it doesn’t come with a screen built-in. This isn’t a huge problem, but it would be a nice feature at this price point.
Why it’s a great option
It’s a great quality karaoke machine that has some of the most impressive audio enhancement features available today. So if you’re serious about the vocal quality, then this is a great option.
8. Karaoke USA GF920
The final karaoke machine on this list is the Karaoke USA GF920. Yes, it’s expensive, but you really can’t argue with the quality and features. It’s a fully complete all-in-one design that includes a 7-inch screen and speaker.
It’s a step up from it’s little sibling the GF845 mainly in terms of it’s audio output. The speaker is has a massive 300 watt output which is good enough for small professional events.
But where things really get exciting is with the extra features. Of course, you’ll get some intelligent party lights built-in that match the music. Not to mention a rechargeable battery. You’ll also get audio enhancement effects too. Plus a USB charging port for your smart devices when you’re on the go. One of the best things about this karaoke machine though, is that it comes with 300 songs built-in. This can save you loads of money on CD+G disks.
The audio instrumental compatibility is also excellent. You can pair your smart device via bluetooth or the AUX lead to be able to play karaoke using YouTube or karaoke apps. But you can also use CD+G disks due to the built-in CD player.
It’s very hard to think of disadvantages for this karaoke machine. The only thing that could possibly be a bit better is the battery life. You’ll get a solid 8 hours on a single charge which isn’t market-leading, but is more than enough for most people.
Why it’s a great option
It’s the holy grail of karaoke machines. There aren’t any features that this option doesn’t include and the quality is second to none.