Rank #5 in Best DJ Controllers 2026: 10 Ranked, Three Whose Numbers Don't Add Up
Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is a two-deck controller built around Serato and DJUCED, listed at £249.00 and ranked fifth in this guide. The listing describes a metal backing plate, retractable fold-out feet, 16 backlit RGB pads with Stems support, a built-in hardware mixer with a balanced microphone input and 2-band EQ, and a Beatmatch Guide. The page reports 4.5 out of 5 stars from 292 ratings.
The number that does not survive a look at the rest of the page is a small, odd one: the specification field gives the power source as "Hand-operated". That same listing asks for 1 AAA battery, records the battery type as "Other Than Listed", and gives the hardware interface as USB. The rating breakdown also sums to 100 — 4 one-star, 2 two-star, 5 three-star, 11 four-star and 78 five-star — while the page reports 292 ratings. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from any testing of our own.
How those 292 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £249.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5, from 292 ratings |
| Rating breakdown | 4 one-star, 2 two-star, 5 three-star, 11 four-star, 78 five-star — 100 in total |
| Power Source (as listed) | Hand-operated |
| Batteries (as listed) | 1 AAA battery required; battery type given as "Other Than Listed" |
| Item Weight | 3.2 kg |
| Product Dimensions | 62 x 36 x 13 cm; 3.2 kg |
| Best Sellers Rank | 17 in DJ Controller |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I use Pioneer and NI S5 on Pc and the Hercules for practice on an iMac. It has most functions of the pro decks and is a compact fit on my desk. Sound quality is acceptable so if you're a beginner DJ then this is all you need to learn to mix. It works with DJuced or Serato Light but also Tractor , Mixx and others with either a midimap or setting it yourself.For the price it worthwhile getting. Output is RCA or headphones so will work with most speakers.”
Verified purchase“This a great dj controller that is ideal for both pro and beginners, had a problem that I finally sussed out , it's a decent size for both home and out and about , easy to install and good sound quality with the built in sound card functionality is as you would expect from hercules”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best DJ Controllers 2026: 10 Ranked, Three Whose Numbers Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
How much does the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 cost?
The listing price given on the page is £249.00.
What power source does the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 use?
The specification field on the listing says "Hand-operated", while the same listing asks for 1 AAA battery, records the battery type as "Other Than Listed" and gives the hardware interface as USB.
What software does the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 work with?
The listing says it provides a hardware unlock for both Serato DJ Lite and DJUCED, and that it is compatible with Serato DJ Pro as a paid upgrade.
What is the rating for the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500?
4.5 out of 5 stars from 292 ratings. The breakdown on the same page lists 4 one-star, 2 two-star, 5 three-star, 11 four-star and 78 five-star, which totals 100.
What size and weight does the listing give for the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500?
Product dimensions are given as 62 x 36 x 13 cm and item weight as 3.2 kg, with 3.2 kg repeated in the dimensions field.
What does the Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 offer beyond a basic controller?
The listing highlights 16 backlit RGB pads, Stems support in Serato and DJUCED, a built-in hardware mixer with balanced microphone input, 2-band EQ and a Hardware Filter/FX knob, plus the Beatmatch Guide light arrows.
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