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AlphaTheta XDJ-AN vs. Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3

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Overview

Mixer channels

XDJ-AN
2
XDJ-RX3
2

Built-in audio interface

XDJ-AN
Yes
XDJ-RX3
Yes

Operation mode

XDJ-AN
Standalone / computer
XDJ-RX3
Standalone / computer

Controller layout

XDJ-AN
Club / standard
XDJ-RX3
Club / standard

Jog / platter type

XDJ-AN
Capacitive-touch
XDJ-RX3
Capacitive-touch

Master output class

XDJ-AN
Balanced + unbalanced
XDJ-RX3
Balanced + unbalanced

Standalone playback

XDJ-AN
Yes
XDJ-RX3
Yes

Standalone mixer

XDJ-AN
No
XDJ-RX3
Yes

Software & operation

Onboard platform

XDJ-AN
rekordbox
XDJ-RX3
rekordbox

Official software support

AlphaTheta XDJ-AN

rekordbox

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
Yes

Core plan hardware unlock (previously included a rekordbox dj license key before rekordbox 6).

Serato DJ

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
Yes (Lite)

Serato DJ Pro requires a subscription.

djay

Official support
Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock
-

Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3

rekordbox

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
Yes

Serato DJ

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
Yes (Pro)

VirtualDJ

Official support
Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock
-

Decks & mixer

Deck control

XDJ-AN
2
XDJ-RX3
2

Physical deck sections

XDJ-AN
2
XDJ-RX3
2

DVS

XDJ-AN
No
XDJ-RX3
No

Channel gain / trim knobs

XDJ-AN
Yes
XDJ-RX3
Yes

EQ bands per channel

XDJ-AN
3
XDJ-RX3
3

Per-channel filter

XDJ-AN
Yes Through the Sound Color FX knob.
XDJ-RX3
Yes Through the Sound Color FX knob.

User-replaceable crossfader

XDJ-AN
No
XDJ-RX3
No

Hardware crossfader curve

XDJ-AN
No
XDJ-RX3
Yes

Connections

Master output

XDJ-AN
  • 2 × XLR (balanced)
  • 2 × RCA (unbalanced)
XDJ-RX3
  • 2 × XLR (balanced)
  • 2 × RCA (unbalanced)

Booth output

XDJ-AN
None
XDJ-RX3
  • 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)

Headphones

XDJ-AN
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo
XDJ-RX3
  • 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo

Microphone inputs

XDJ-AN
  • 1 × 6.35 mm TRS
XDJ-RX3
  • 2 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo

Line / phono inputs

XDJ-AN
None
XDJ-RX3
  • 2 × stereo RCA (line/phono)

Aux input

XDJ-AN
None
XDJ-RX3
  • 1 × stereo RCA
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo

Computer USB

XDJ-AN
  • 1 × USB-C
XDJ-RX3
  • 1 × USB-B

Dual-computer support

XDJ-AN
No
XDJ-RX3
No

DMX output

XDJ-AN
No
XDJ-RX3
No

Built-in speakers

XDJ-AN
No
XDJ-RX3
No

Connection exceptions

XDJ-AN
Separate USB-C ports for storage, PC/Mac/mobile data, and power.
XDJ-RX3
Two USB-A storage/media ports; USB-B computer connection.

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter diameter

XDJ-AN
132 mm lower numeric value
XDJ-RX3
154 mm higher numeric value

Jog display

XDJ-AN
No
XDJ-RX3
Yes Color On Jog Display shows playhead position and artwork.

Jog display technology

XDJ-AN
No display
XDJ-RX3
LCD

Feel / tension adjustment

XDJ-AN
No
XDJ-RX3
Yes

Tempo fader length

XDJ-AN
-
XDJ-RX3
100 mm

Performance & FX

Pads per deck

XDJ-AN
8
XDJ-RX3
8

Velocity-sensitive pads

XDJ-AN
No
XDJ-RX3
-

Pad backlighting

XDJ-AN
Single-color
XDJ-RX3
RGB

Dedicated stems controls

XDJ-AN
No
XDJ-RX3
No

Hardware FX

XDJ-AN
Yes
XDJ-RX3
Yes

FX controls

XDJ-AN
  • Knobs / buttons
  • Screen controls
XDJ-RX3
  • Knobs / buttons

Extra features

XDJ-AN
  • CloudDirectPlay, StreamingDirectPlay.
XDJ-RX3
  • USB recording
  • standalone playback

Display & media

Main display

XDJ-AN
Color
XDJ-RX3
Color

Main display size

XDJ-AN
≈ 178 mm lower numeric value
XDJ-RX3
≈ 257 mm higher numeric value

Touchscreen

XDJ-AN
Yes
XDJ-RX3
Yes

Touchscreen technology

XDJ-AN
Capacitive
XDJ-RX3
Resistive

Media / storage

XDJ-AN
  • USB-C storage
XDJ-RX3
  • USB-A storage

Network / wireless

XDJ-AN
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth audio input
  • Bluetooth audio output
XDJ-RX3
None

Size & power

Width

XDJ-AN
638 mm lower numeric value
XDJ-RX3
728.1 mm higher numeric value

Depth

XDJ-AN
359.2 mm lower numeric value
XDJ-RX3
469.5 mm higher numeric value

Height

XDJ-AN
89.9 mm lower numeric value
XDJ-RX3
118.4 mm higher numeric value

Weight

XDJ-AN
5.2 kg lower numeric value
XDJ-RX3
9.3 kg higher numeric value

Power source

XDJ-AN
AC adapter Dedicated USB-C power input; separate from the storage and PC/Mac/mobile USB-C ports.
XDJ-RX3
Internal AC supply

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)

XDJ-AN
24
XDJ-RX3
24

Sample rate (kHz)

XDJ-AN
44.1
XDJ-RX3
44.1

Frequency response

XDJ-AN
20 Hz–20 kHz
XDJ-RX3
20 Hz–20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio (dB)

XDJ-AN
112 higher numeric value
XDJ-RX3
110 lower numeric value

Master out THD (USB, %)

XDJ-AN
0.003
XDJ-RX3
0.003

Audio note

XDJ-AN
USB path.
XDJ-RX3
USB signal path.

Notable included items

Notable included items

XDJ-AN
  • AC adapter
  • Power cord
XDJ-RX3
-

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