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Best karaoke machines
The best karaoke machines encourage even the shyest partygoer to take centre stage and belt out a classic tune.
To find the best karaoke machines worth buying for presents or for setting the scene at your next Christmas party, birthday party or kitchen disco, we gathered a team of karaoke-loving Which? researchers and put the most popular karaoke machines to the test.
Of the many we tested, only one was the star of the show and is a Best Buy, scoring highly for sound, style and ease of use.
How our test finds you the best
Fun design
A good karaoke machine should put you in a party mood. We assess whether each model brings fun and quirky energy.
Ease of use
You don't want a machine that's too complicated, which is why we check which are easiest to set up and adjust.
Speaker and microphone quality
No-one wants their Celine Dion number ruined by a crackly mic or speaker, so we check the sound quality of both.
We also test ...
How many microphones are included for belting out duets and whether they're wired or wireless in case you want to leap around.
The karaoke machines from our tests
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Date tested: October 2023. Pricing and availability last checked: May 2026. We are not able to show every retailer and cheaper prices may be available.
The karaoke machines we tested are listed in alphabetical order below.
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Easy Karaoke EKS213-BT Karaoke Machine
Size and weight 20 x 32 x 25cm (HxWxD); 2.5kg
Microphones 1x wired mic included (250cm cable), maximum two mics can used at the same time
Connections Bluetooth, disc, AUX
Need to know Mains powered, audio effects include echo only, LED light display, included accessories: 1x audio/video out cable, 1x tablet/smartphone holder, 1x pre-loaded karaoke disc for TV display
Easy Karaoke EKS828BT Pedestal Karaoke Machine
Size and weight 95.6 x 29 x 23.8cm (HxWxD); 5.4kg
Microphones 2x wired microphones included (250cm cable), maximum two mics can be used at the same time
Connections Bluetooth, USB (MP3 files only), AUX
Need to know Mains powered, audio effects include echo only, LED light display
iDance Sing Cube BC100 Karaoke System
Size and weight 26 x 20 x 20cm; 1.7kg
Microphones 1x wired mic included (250cm cable), maximum two mics can used at the same time
Connections Bluetooth, USB (MP3 files only), AUX, TF card, FM radio
Need to know Mains powered, audio effects include echo only, LED light display, included accessories: 1x carry strap, 1x AUX cable
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JYX 69BT Karaoke Machine
Size and weight 40 x 28 x 18 cm; 3kg
Microphones 2x wireless mics included (2x AA batteries required for each, none included), maximum of two mics can used at the same time
Connections Bluetooth, USB (MP3 files only), AUX, TF card, FM radio
Need to know Rechargeable battery (total battery life not stated), audio effects include echo, bass and treble, LED light display, included accessories: 1x USB charging cable, 1x AUX to AUX cable, 1x remote control, 1x carry strap
RockJam SingCube Karaoke Machine
Size and weight 19 x 18.5 x 18cm (HxWxD); 1.6kg
Microphones 2x wired mics included (150cm cable), maximum two mics can used at the same time
Connections Bluetooth, USB (MP3 files only), AUX, FM radio
Need to know Rechargeable battery (6 hours of battery life), audio effects include echo only, LED light display, included accessories: 1x USB charging cable, 1x AUX cable
Vocal-Star VS-275 Karaoke Machine
Available from Amazon (£35)
Size and weight 33 x 21 x 19cm (HxWxD); 1.7kg
Microphones 2x wireless mics included (2x AA batteries required for each, none included), maximum two mics can used at the same time
Connections Bluetooth, USB (MP3 files only), AUX, TF card, FM radio
Need to know Rechargeable battery (4 hours of battery life), audio effects include echo, EQ presets, LED light display, included accesories: 1x USB charging cable
How we test karaoke machines
We assemble a group of karaoke-loving Which? testers of various ages, genders and singing abilities to put bestselling karaoke machines to the test.
We buy every karaoke machine we test.
- We rank the karaoke machines for how much their looks make you want to get the party started, taking into account their aesthetics, light displays and microphones.
- We judge each for how easily it can be set up for use, connected to devices using its various connection methods, and how easily the controls can adjust the volume levels of the mics and backing tracks.
- Our group of testers sing their favourite tunes with every karaoke machine, and we judge how good the speaker sounds when playing both the backing track and the vocals of the person singing. Speakers that lack volume, have crackly microphones and that sound distorted are penalised.
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Do you need a TV for a karaoke machine?
It depends on how visible you'd like the lyrics to be. If you're karaoke-ing in a large room or want lots of partygoers to join in while you sing, it can be helpful to have the lyrics displayed on a larger screen so they can easily be seen.
It's not essential though. Any device that has a screen and a Bluetooth connection - your smartphone, tablet or laptop, for example - can be used to display the lyrics while you play the music through the karaoke machine's speaker.
How do I turn my TV into a karaoke machine?
There are several ways to display the song lyrics of whatever you're singing on your TV.
Smart TVs that share the same wi-fi as your smartphone can connect via the screen-sharing function on your phone. You can then stream videos with the music and lyrics from your phone to your TV, using apps such as YouTube.
Alternatively, you could just use the YouTube app on your smart TV if it has it, or connect your laptop to your TV using a HDMI cable.
However, the key will be to ensure the sound comes out of your karaoke machine, if you'd rather it didn't come out of the TV. To do this, you'll either need to establish a Bluetooth connection between your TV and the karaoke machine, or use an AUX cable to connect them up.
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