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Denon DJ PRIME 4 G2

Four standalone decks with on-unit stems, 8in jogs and DMX built in; pricey, and its software mode has not shipped.

Denon DJ PRIME 4 G2 at an angle

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7 of 8 professional reviews recommend it
Best for
Mobile and event DJs wanting four laptop-free decks, onboard stems and built-in lighting.
Skip it if
You need Serato or VirtualDJ on it today, wired Ethernet, or adjustable jog tension.

The Internet’s Opinion

From 8 professional reviews and 3 owner reviews: a fair amount of evidence.

Seven of eight early reviews recommend it as the most capable four-deck standalone system so far, for its bigger jogs, stems separated on the unit, built-in DMX lighting and speed, and the three owners who have written at Thomann agree. The repeated reservations are the price, fixed jog tension, slow on-unit stem rendering, the lost Ethernet port and software support that had not shipped at launch.

7 recommend1 mixed0 avoid

What people praise

  • Stems separated on the unit, with dedicated acapella, instrumental and stem EQ controls
  • Full-size 8in jog wheels, a clear step up from the PRIME 4 and 4+
  • Built-in DMX output and lighting control from the pads, with no dongle
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  • Fast and fluid, from a processor Denon DJ puts at four times the last generation
  • Plenty of effects, now with FX paddles, Fader FX and Touch FX
  • Suits mobile and event DJs, with a zone output for a second room
  • Solid, premium-feeling build
  • Pressure-sensitive MPCe pads open up new creative control

What to know first

  • Serato DJ Pro, djay and VirtualDJ support (OmniSource) and Spotify were not available at launchStill present
  • Jog tension is fixed, and the jogs suit mixing more than scratching
  • Rendering stems on the unit takes minutes per track, so reviewers prepare them in advance
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  • Expensive
  • The Ethernet port of the PRIME 4 and 4+ is gone, leaving Wi-Fi or a USB adapter
  • The extra MPCe pad layers feel gimmicky or take time to learn
See the 8 reviews behind this

8 professional reviews (7 recommend, 1 mixed, 0 avoid), all published in the six weeks after the September 2026 launch, several from units the maker lent; 3 owner reviews read at Thomann (4 posted, 1 under 20 words skipped); Guitar Center had no owner reviews yetCompiled 2026-10-14How this is compiled

Video reviews

  • DJ Daryl BennettSep 2026Recommends

    Denon DJ Prime 4 G2 Review: The Ultimate Mobile DJ Controller?

  • LaVonda RocksSep 2026Mixed

    Is the Denon Prime 4 G2 Worth the Hype?

Plays from YouTube when you press play. Picked from the reviews counted above, including one that disagrees where there is one.

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Before you buy

Released
September 2026
Status
Current

Works with

  • Engine DJ desktopFree, stems included

    Engine DJ prepares and organises the library on a computer; stems can be rendered there and exported, or rendered on the unit itself, and no Engine Stems licence is needed Engine DJ (support), checked 2026-10-13

  • Streaming servicesYour own account

    Log in over built-in Wi-Fi to Amazon Music Unlimited, Apple Music, Beatport, SoundCloud Go+ or TIDAL, each with its own subscription, or play from Dropbox Manufacturer spec sheet (Denon DJ), checked 2026-10-13

  • Serato DJ Pro, djay and VirtualDJAnnounced, not yet available

    Denon DJ says OmniSource will let the unit switch between its own media and these programs, with software support coming soon; the Engine DJ FAQ lists them as anticipated in future updates and says no computer drivers are available yet Engine DJ (support), checked 2026-10-13

  • rekordbox USB drivesPlays them directly

    Reads rekordbox-exported USB and SD drives with their playlists and hot cues, and Engine DJ desktop imports rekordbox, Serato, Traktor and iTunes/Music libraries Engine DJ (support), checked 2026-10-13

  • Turntables and other sourcesTwo phono inputs

    Channels 3 and 4 each take an RCA line or phono source; two mic inputs take XLR or 1/4" plugs, and Mic 2 switches to instrument level Manufacturer spec sheet (Denon DJ), checked 2026-10-13

  • LightingBuilt in

    A 3-pin DMX output drives one universe (512 channels) from Engine Lighting, which also runs Philips Hue and Nanoleaf smart lights; a SoundSwitch DMX Micro or Control One extends it to two universes Manufacturer spec sheet (Denon DJ), checked 2026-10-13

You’ll also need

  • Powered speakers or an amplifierXLR or RCA outs

    Balanced XLR main, booth and zone outputs plus an unbalanced RCA main output Manufacturer spec sheet (Denon DJ), checked 2026-10-13

  • Headphones1/4" or 3.5 mm jack

    Headphone outputs take 1/4" or 3.5 mm plugs Manufacturer spec sheet (Denon DJ), checked 2026-10-13

  • Storage for your libraryUSB, SD or SATA

    Plays from USB drives and SD cards formatted exFAT or FAT32; no drive is included, and the internal 2.5" SATA bay takes one you buy yourself, with an SSD recommended for stems Engine DJ (support), checked 2026-10-13

Key specs

Channels
4
Decks
4
Software
Engine OS (standalone), Engine DJ for library prep; Serato DJ Pro, djay and VirtualDJ through OmniSource announced as coming soon
Standalone
Yes: Engine OS playback from USB, SD card and an optional internal SATA drive; Wi-Fi streaming (Amazon Music Unlimited, Apple Music, Beatport, SoundCloud Go+, TIDAL); Bluetooth
Outputs
Main 2 x XLR + RCA, booth 2 x XLR, zone 2 x XLR, headphones 1/4 in + 3.5 mm, 3-pin DMX
Performance pads
16 MPCe velocity- and pressure-sensitive multi-zone pads (8 per deck)
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Jog wheel diameter
8 in
Display
10.1 in 1280 x 800 multi-touch display; RGB LED ring (60 LEDs) in each jog wheel
Weight
9.9 kg (21.83 lb)
Power
AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz; 100 W; locking IEC inlet
Inputs
2 x line/phono (RCA, channels 3 and 4), 2 x XLR / 1/4 in combo mic (Mic 2 switchable to instrument)
USB and media
2 x USB Type-C (one locking, for a computer or media), 2 x USB Type-A, SD card slot, SATA drive bay, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4
Effects
26 Main FX on two toggle switches, 10 Touch FX, Sweep FX per channel, Fader FX, Mic FX and Stem FX
Audio
ESS ES9017S 32-bit DAC; main XLR dynamic range up to 119 dB (A-weighted)
Dimensions
762 x 497.1 x 104.9 mm (W x D x H)

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Our take

Rory TassellWritten from the sources on this page, not from a loan unit.

Seven of eight early reviews recommend it for the 8in jogs, stems separated on the unit, built-in DMX lighting and speed, and the three Thomann owners agree. The evidence is thin, since every review dates from the launch weeks. The repeated reservations are the price, fixed jog tension, slow on-unit stem rendering, the lost Ethernet port and Serato, djay and VirtualDJ support that has not shipped. Buy it for laptop-free event work; wait if you need software mode.

What it is

Status, October 2026: current. Denon DJ lists the PRIME 4 G2 in its Standalone DJ Systems lineup.

What it is

The PRIME 4 G2 is a four-channel, four-deck standalone DJ system from Denon DJ. It went on sale on 1 September 2026 (MusicTech). It builds on the PRIME 4 of 2019 and sits beside the PRIME 4+ in the company's Standalone DJ Systems lineup. Next to them it adds 8-inch jog wheels with LED rings, 16 pressure-sensitive MPCe pads, stems rendered on the unit, a built-in DMX output and a processor Denon DJ puts at four times the power of the last generation.

It runs Engine OS, so it plays on its own from USB drives, an SD card or an optional internal SATA drive, or streams over Wi-Fi from Amazon Music Unlimited, Apple Music, Beatport, SoundCloud Go+ and TIDAL. Engine DJ desktop prepares the library, and stems need no extra licence. Denon DJ has announced OmniSource, which will switch between the unit's own media and Serato DJ Pro, djay or VirtualDJ on a computer; the Engine DJ FAQ lists that software support as a future update. Its connections list no Ethernet port, which the PRIME 4+ has.

A 10.1-inch multi-touch display sits above the mixer, and effects include 26 Main FX on two toggle switches, Sweep FX on each channel, Touch FX and Fader FX.

Outputs are a main on XLR and RCA, booth and zone on XLR, headphones on 1/4-inch and 3.5 mm jacks, and a 3-pin DMX port. Channels 3 and 4 take line or phono sources on RCA, and there are two XLR and 1/4-inch combo mic inputs, the second also taking an instrument. It measures 762 x 497 x 105 mm and weighs 9.9 kg.

The box holds a locking IEC power cable, a locking USB-C cable, a display cover and cloth, the quick start guide and a SoundSwitch trial voucher.

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