Denon DJ Prime 4 vs Prime 2 comparison - Which standalone DJ controller is best for you?  

One of the clearest gear comparisons I've ever seen. Awesome style, Ratzi. Thanks so much. 100% for level of detail, voice clarity, structure, speed and quality. Much appreciated.

you pretty much answered all my questions. Cheers!

Well done! exactly what i was looking for! :)

Good review man!

Prime 4 is only around $300 more than Prime 2 (which is not so much considering we talk about $1000+ devices) So unless you're really on a budget, size matters or you want that stop time knob, go for a Prime 4.

I bought both Denon Prime 4 & Prime 2!!! And version 1.6.0 is available for update!!!

I got the prime 2. So far Im enjoying it.

That was a great, no nonsense review and it's clear to me that the only way to find true happiness is to own the prime 4.

For mobile work I'll take the prime 2. Thanks for the review.

Really helpful, thanks!

I bought the prime 4 😍 I love it so much

Excelente video 👍

hugely helpful

Awesome and very informative video. I own both Prime 4 and Prime 2. I always go for my Denon Prime 4 as my main controller: bigger screen and more features than the Prime 2! Price difference is not much. Size and weight difference is not much. So if you have the money to get the Prime 4 then I suggest to get it... and find stores that will include cables and a flight case as a package deal! I bought my Prime 4 that included cables and flight case. But Prime 2 do not have that deal when I bought it so I ended buying a flight case for around $250 plus tax.

The Prime4 is an amazing machine. Only wish the jog wheels were better- like the DDJ-1000. One solution is allow us to connect Rane12s to channels 3 and 4.

Can you do a video on a full screen walkthrough for the Prime 2?

Still can’t decide between the prime 2 and 4 for wedding DJing. Love the adjustable screen and larger view on the 4!

GREAT REVIEW BROTHER.......ONE question...... Can you use the 4 channels with just one USB source in the prime 4 or you have to hook up a computer.?? Also, could you made Denon Vs Pioneer Standalone mixers ? The 4 channel ones that is. Than you!!

Like the Prime 2. Would've been nice to have the ability to flatten the screen for transport and storage

PLEASE Denon, follow the example of the Prime 4 / VDJ and *add Serato DJ Pro support for the Prime 2* as well! Also just the Filter is lame, give us Sweep EFX! Then you would have the true 2-channel BEAST 😎 on the market, thanks to great flexibility, and more Pioneer SR/SX/RX users like me could switch. The Prime 4 is great, yes, but bulky and not everyone needs all channels. Thank you!

Prime 4 has a recording issue, the volume is far to low. Does anyone know if the prime 2 has this issue???

what does the x-fader knob do?

guys! What price would you think would be fair for used Prime 2 in perfect condition?

I have an MCX 8000 which I love I use allot in stand alone (have to pre analyze music on Prime) and also use the DVS functionality with Serato. Question 1.- Does the Prime 4 have the DVS capability without adding any hardware? Question 2.- Is the Prime 4 capable of completely process the music including adding hot cues and take all the edits to the computer Prime software or whatever I do in Prime 4 doesn't go to the PC (Like the MCX 8000, what you do on MCX 8000 stays on MCX 8000 lol got the joke? Doesn't go to the prime pc software) Thanks for the comparison.

I paid 1500 for the 2 and I love it

Just to check. Can add technics 1200s to the prime 4? Would you recommend this option as opposed to the sc5000 setup? Can’t decide!

Can you record a DJ set on the Prime 2 like you can on the Prime 4?

I love my Prime 4, but...... a mistake you made regarding the beat grid adjustment on the Prime4. You can't adjust the beat grid the way you say (expand / shrink the grid - no bpm changing), it (currently) only allows you to slide the grid left/right (just like the Prime 2). You can halve / double the bpm but that doesn't really help if the bpm was incorrect to start with. This is a very big issue, as you can only correct bpm of tracks by connecting your drives to a computer & using EP software. Please edit you video to ensure potential customers know exactly what they are getting.

would have loved the prime 2 but it is still too large to throw into a backpack... so i'll still go with the prime go

Im still on a split decision i don't need 4 channels but the screen on the 4 looks much better and the extra effects on buttons instead of going through the screen on the 2 mobility wise the prime 2 wins hands down but you never know in the future whether im gonna need the 4 channels......what a dilemma lol

Can you connect prime 2 to a computer so the screen can be displayed on a large tv

Can you add a back up cd unit to Prime 2?

Would you recommend 4 channels over 2 channels ??? Or do you think 2 channels is enough??

Thanks, I see on Internet that the Prime 2 has a battery to play without electricity. But, the 4?

Does that screen on the Prime 4 go right down flat?

Are the jogs on the Prime 2 as loose as the Prime 4 or did Denon tighten it up?

Shame about the mixer on the Prime 2 having no inputs.

i love sx3 best

Why not...

Is serato the only DJ software you know

You cannot rely on the Prime 4. Don't buy. I purchased one for my neighbor ordered on January 23, 2021. He is a high end DJ that lost everything due to a stroke. He has practiced and is great. He is working on videos to post on RU-vid and getting gigs in Asheville and his cross fader is sticking and the left start/stop button stopped working. I don't recommend this since its supposed to be for professional DJs. You cannot rely on it. He spelled Larry Levan (1986-1991) of the famous Paradise Garage in New York. Larry was his mentor. He is planning to do a memorial to Larry Levan in Asheville, NC clubs, etc. and post a memorial video on RU-vid AND the left start/stop button?

The Prime 2 & Prime 4 are greatly flawed. You cannot hear the MIC signal through the headphones. So if your into broadcasting or recording or just want to hear the MIC that someone is talking into ontop of a noisy room. Do not get a Prime 2 or a Prime 4.