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There’s nothing more fun than making a fool out of yourself belting cheesy ’80s tunes, and karaoke machines can take the experience to a new level. Whether you’ve got a musical group of friends, love singing solo, or want to build up your confidence before stepping into a real karaoke bar, snag an at-home karaoke machine that’ll keep you rocking all year round. Set up a fog machine, some lights, and record performances to capture fond memories between friends (or for blackmail). Here are some of the best karaoke machines on the market.
- Best overall: Singsation Karaoke Machine
- Best budget: BONAOK Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone
- Best for kids: Singing Machine SML385BTW Karaoke System
- Best for pros: Karaoke USA Complete Karaoke System
How we chose the best karaoke machines
Popular Science cares deeply about audio and counts musicians and critics among our staff and freelancers. That sincere appreciation doesn’t mean we’re above belting out some power ballads when the situation is right. In rounding up the best karaoke machines on the market, we looked for connectivity; special features such as sound effects and LED lights; and the depth and breadth of the library of selections.
The best karaoke machines: Reviews & Recommendations
Karaoke, which translates to “empty orchestra” in Japanese, isn’t necessarily about musical talent. But the machines have an uncanny ability to bring people together and provide hours of fun. Whether you’ve got serious pipes or part of the chorus, these karaoke machines are primed for fun.
Best overall: Singsation Karaoke Machine
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The all-in-one Singsation Karaoke machine includes one microphone, a 10-foot cord, and an adjustable mic stand with a smartphone holder on top to place your phone. Controls on the base of the stand allow you to choose from 25 LED lighting modes, 10 sound effects, and 60 voice modifiers like reverb or a helium effect. Connect your tablet or smartphone via Bluetooth to play the media.
Best budget: BONAOK Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone
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The portable, BONAOK mic connects to Bluetooth-enabled devices and features two built-in speakers that pump out 360-degree sound. The integrated battery holds enough juice for five hours of singing or about enough for about 100 renditions of Love Shack. It also plugs in via an optional auxiliary cable. Control the microphone, music, and echo levels on the device.
Best for kids: Singing Machine SML385BTW Karaoke System
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This karaoke machine from Singing Machine is a simple option for children. It includes an array of 54 LED lights to make their performance more exciting. It comes with one microphone and can connect to your TV via RCA cables. Play music using the built-in CD player or connect a device via Bluetooth connection. All the controls—like lights, echo effect, and volume— sit conveniently on the front of the device making them easy to navigate.
Best for pros: Karaoke USA Complete Karaoke System
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Karaoke USA’s complete system comes with a full-color seven-inch display screen and two microphones so you can sing a duet. You can play media from any device including Bluetooth, SD Card, CD, MP3 player, DVD, or via an app on your smartphone. The 35-watt speaker also comes with built-in LED lights that can sync with the rhythm of the music. Included in the box are RCA cables, an AUX cable, and a remote control. It also comes with two DVDs with 300 songs.
