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Karaoke Machine Review and Comparison

There are many different types of Karaoke machines now available in 2026, ranging from KTV to CD players and laptops with karaoke software as well as stand-alone microphones.

Each technology fits a different budget and requirement. We have hand-picked a selection of these systems and provided a side-by-side comparison of features.

Our karaoke machine hire is unique in that we build our machines in-house, and no other provider can offer the same solution.

We have added these to the comparisons to highlight their technology.

Karaoke kiosk corner
Karaoke machine hire including touch screen kiosks

The Spotify of karaoke

Yes that’s right. If you know how to use Spotify then you will will be able to use our systems.

To access the 150,000 tracks we have on our database we provide a very simple to use app.

You can search by artist, song title, genre or language.

The great thing about our machines is that they also link into a free smart phone app so the people at your karaoke party can search and request songs directly from their own device.

We also provide Spotify for you to log into with your own personal account if you want to play your playlists in between karaoke singing.

KTV, CD Players & Laptop Computers

We’ve been supplying karaoke systems for over 15 years and have tested everything on the market.

From directly importing KTV from China to Windows based PC’s with software.

These types of systems just don’t cut the mustard.

We have gone through the pain of using these systems, extensively testing them through the rigors required and can hand on heart say that they are more “toys” than professional systems.

Karaoke KTV machine system

KTV Systems

  • KTV is designed for China not Europe
  • No copyright laws in China
  • Mainly filled with bad quality, illegal songs ripped from the internet
Karaoke laptop system

Karaoke Computers

  • Karaoke laptops are reliant on Windows (we've seen some on Windows Vista!)
    Hardware that is prone to crashes
  • You have to be an IT guru to fix when you have had a drink
Karaoke CD player

Karaoke CD's

  • CD scratch easily
  • Require paper song list booklets
  • Bad sound quality
  • Time to swap CD's ruins party vibe
Karaoke all-in-one microphone

Karaoke Microphone

  • Limited songs choice
  • Bad sound quality
  • Designed for children
  • Easy to break
Feature ComparisonOur SystemsOur SystemsKTV SystemKTV SystemComputerComputerCD SystemCD SystemAll In One MicAll In One Mic
Total Songs150,000 +20,000 +5,000 +Up to 20 Per CD3
iOS App✓✕✕✕✕
Android App✓Only System Tablet✕✕✕
Touch Screen Control✓✓Depends on Hardware✕✕
Pitch Control✓✕Depends on Software✓✓
WiFi Streaming✓✕Depends on Software✕✕
Bluetooth✓✕✓✓✕
Languages60 languagesInc: English, French, German, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese. All languagesEnglish, ChineseDepends on SoftwareDepends on CD PlayedEnglish
Genres39 genresInc: Pop, Rock, K-Pop, Bollywood, Reggae and Jazz.
See all genresAfrobeats, Alternative, Ballad, Bluegrass, Blues, Bolero, Bollywood, Children, Christmas, Classical, Country, Dancehall, Electronic, Eurodance, Folk, Hip hop, Indie, Indie Rock, Jazz, K-Pop, Latin, Latin Trap, Metal, Show tunes, Musica Tropicale, Opera, Pop, Punk, Reggae, Reggaeton, Religious, RnB, Rock, Rockabilly, Schlager, Sertanejo, Soul, Swing, Traditional
6Depends on SoftwareDepends on CD Played✕
Decades10 decades
See decades2020s, 2010s, ’00s, ’90s, ’80s, ’70s, ’60s, ’50s, ’40s, ’30s
Song Features4 song features
See featuresOriginal (artist’s original recording), Vocals (vocal track to guide your singing), Melody (visual guidance for vocal melody), Duet
Custom Branding
Kiosk Branding✓✕✕✕✕
Lyric Screen Adverts✓✕✕✕✕
Playback and Recording
Spotify Playback*✓✕✓✕✕
Play External Source✓✓✓✓✕
Record Externally✓✕✓✕
Microphones
Budget Microphones✕✓✓✓✓
Premium Microphones✓✕✕✕✕
Wireless Microphones✓Varies by packageVaries by packageVaries by package
Microphone Upgrades✓Varies by packageVaries by package
Additional Microphones✓Varies by packageVaries by package✕✕
Audio Output
Internal Sound✕
Budget Sound✕
QSC Premium Sound✓
Martin Audio Pro Sound✓
Video Output
Low Definition Video✕
High Definition Video✓
32" HD Screen✓
55" HD Screen✓
Projector✓
Video Wall✓
Our SystemsOur Systems
Total Songs
150,000 +
iOS App
✓
Android App
✓
Touch Screen Control
✓
Pitch Control
✓
WiFi Streaming
✓
Bluetooth
✓
Languages
60 languagesInc: English, French, German, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese. All languages
Genres
39 genresInc: Pop, Rock, K-Pop, Bollywood, Reggae and Jazz.
See all genresAfrobeats, Alternative, Ballad, Bluegrass, Blues, Bolero, Bollywood, Children, Christmas, Classical, Country, Dancehall, Electronic, Eurodance, Folk, Hip hop, Indie, Indie Rock, Jazz, K-Pop, Latin, Latin Trap, Metal, Show tunes, Musica Tropicale, Opera, Pop, Punk, Reggae, Reggaeton, Religious, RnB, Rock, Rockabilly, Schlager, Sertanejo, Soul, Swing, Traditional
Decades
10 decades
See decades2020s, 2010s, ’00s, ’90s, ’80s, ’70s, ’60s, ’50s, ’40s, ’30s
Song Features
4 song features
See featuresOriginal (artist’s original recording), Vocals (vocal track to guide your singing), Melody (visual guidance for vocal melody), Duet

Custom Branding

Kiosk Branding
✓
Lyric Screen Adverts
✓

Playback and Recording

Spotify Playback*
✓
Play External Source
✓
Record Externally
✓

Microphones

Budget Microphones
✕
Premium Microphones
✓
Wireless Microphones
✓
Microphone Upgrades
✓
Additional Microphones
✓

Audio Output

Internal Sound
✕
Budget Sound
✕
QSC Premium Sound
✓
Martin Audio Pro Sound
✓

Video Output

Low Definition Video
✕
High Definition Video
✓
32" HD Screen
✓
55" HD Screen
✓
Projector
✓
Video Wall
✓
KTV SystemKTV System
Total Songs
20,000 +
iOS App
✕
Android App
Only System Tablet
Touch Screen Control
✓
Pitch Control
✕
WiFi Streaming
✕
Bluetooth
✕
Languages
English, Chinese
Genres
6
Decades
Song Features

Custom Branding

Kiosk Branding
✕
Lyric Screen Adverts
✕

Playback and Recording

Spotify Playback*
✕
Play External Source
✓
Record Externally
✕

Microphones

Budget Microphones
✓
Premium Microphones
✕
Wireless Microphones
Varies by package
Microphone Upgrades
Varies by package
Additional Microphones
Varies by package

Audio Output

Internal Sound
Budget Sound
QSC Premium Sound
Martin Audio Pro Sound

Video Output

Low Definition Video
High Definition Video
32" HD Screen
55" HD Screen
Projector
Video Wall
ComputerComputer
Total Songs
5,000 +
iOS App
✕
Android App
✕
Touch Screen Control
Depends on Hardware
Pitch Control
Depends on Software
WiFi Streaming
Depends on Software
Bluetooth
✓
Languages
Depends on Software
Genres
Depends on Software
Decades
Song Features

Custom Branding

Kiosk Branding
✕
Lyric Screen Adverts
✕

Playback and Recording

Spotify Playback*
✓
Play External Source
✓
Record Externally
✓

Microphones

Budget Microphones
✓
Premium Microphones
✕
Wireless Microphones
Varies by package
Microphone Upgrades
Varies by package
Additional Microphones
Varies by package

Audio Output

Internal Sound
Budget Sound
QSC Premium Sound
Martin Audio Pro Sound

Video Output

Low Definition Video
High Definition Video
32" HD Screen
55" HD Screen
Projector
Video Wall
CD SystemCD System
Total Songs
Up to 20 Per CD
iOS App
✕
Android App
✕
Touch Screen Control
✕
Pitch Control
✓
WiFi Streaming
✕
Bluetooth
✓
Languages
Depends on CD Played
Genres
Depends on CD Played
Decades
Song Features

Custom Branding

Kiosk Branding
✕
Lyric Screen Adverts
✕

Playback and Recording

Spotify Playback*
✕
Play External Source
✓
Record Externally

Microphones

Budget Microphones
✓
Premium Microphones
✕
Wireless Microphones
Microphone Upgrades
Additional Microphones
✕

Audio Output

Internal Sound
Budget Sound
QSC Premium Sound
Martin Audio Pro Sound

Video Output

Low Definition Video
High Definition Video
32" HD Screen
55" HD Screen
Projector
Video Wall
All In One MicAll In One Mic
Total Songs
3
iOS App
✕
Android App
✕
Touch Screen Control
✕
Pitch Control
✓
WiFi Streaming
✕
Bluetooth
✕
Languages
English
Genres
✕
Decades
Song Features

Custom Branding

Kiosk Branding
✕
Lyric Screen Adverts
✕

Playback and Recording

Spotify Playback*
✕
Play External Source
✕
Record Externally
✕

Microphones

Budget Microphones
✓
Premium Microphones
✕
Wireless Microphones
Varies by package
Microphone Upgrades
Additional Microphones
✕

Audio Output

Internal Sound
Budget Sound
QSC Premium Sound
Martin Audio Pro Sound

Video Output

Low Definition Video
High Definition Video
32" HD Screen
55" HD Screen
Projector
Video Wall
About London Karaoke Hire - Chrome Shure KSM8 microphone

Professional premium equipment

London Karaoke Hire only use the best equipment. That means as standard you get the same pro level kit such as microphones (Shure SM58) that world renowned artists like Roger Daltry, Mumford & Sons etc use.

Our sister company works with major international touring artists, so we know what the pros use as we supply them. This is the exact same kit we will provide to you without any compromise.

Another example is the cabling we stock being feature film production quality to make sure that we can pass the best audio and video signals. You won’t find an HDMI cable in sight.

Come and demo our systems

When all said and done, the ultimate way to get a real feel for how good our systems are, is by visiting our HQ in Crouch End N8 and taking it for a spin.

We can talk you through each part and show you hands on, how each part works, whilst answering any questions you have.

Our coffee machine is always ready to go so we can whip you up a perfect cuppa whilst we give you the run down.

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