Best Metronomes
Top metronomes ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
Korg TM-60
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Combined tuner and metronome saves money
- Combined tuner and metronome saves money
- Large backlit display
Cons
- Small built-in speaker
- Small built-in speaker
- Clip-on tuner mic sold separately
Don't buy this if…
- The built-in speaker is quiet; use with the optional CM-300 contact microphone in noisy practice environments.
- The built-in speaker is quiet; use with the optional CM-300 contact microphone in noisy practice environments.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Rhythm coach trains complex patterns
- Rhythm coach trains complex patterns
- MIDI sync capability
Cons
- Higher price for a metronome
- Higher price for a metronome
- Complex interface has a learning curve
Don't buy this if…
- The DB-90 has far more features than most musicians need; simpler models may be more practical for basic tempo practice.
- The DB-90 has far more features than most musicians need; simpler models may be more practical for basic tempo practice.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- No batteries needed
- No batteries needed
- German engineering quality
Cons
- Limited tempo range vs digital
- Limited tempo range vs digital
- Must be on a level surface
Don't buy this if…
- Mechanical metronomes must be placed on a perfectly level surface to maintain accurate timing.
- Mechanical metronomes must be placed on a perfectly level surface to maintain accurate timing.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Beautiful classic design
- Beautiful classic design
- Visual pendulum aids tempo learning
Cons
- Fragile if dropped
- Fragile if dropped
- Heavy and not portable
Don't buy this if…
- The pendulum must be unclamped before use and re-clamped before transport to prevent damage to the mechanism.
- The pendulum must be unclamped before use and re-clamped before transport to prevent damage to the mechanism.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Feel the beat through vibrations
- Feel the beat through vibrations
- Bluetooth app connectivity
Cons
- Requires charging via USB
- Requires charging via USB
- Vibration motor can feel weak at high tempos
Don't buy this if…
- The vibration may take practice to internalize compared to audible clicks; allow an adjustment period.
- The vibration may take practice to internalize compared to audible clicks; allow an adjustment period.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Loud clear sound
- Loud clear sound
- Classic mechanical-inspired design
Cons
- No tuner function included
- No tuner function included
- Runs through batteries moderately fast
Don't buy this if…
- The KDM-3 uses two AAA batteries; consider rechargeable batteries for frequent practice use.
- The KDM-3 uses two AAA batteries; consider rechargeable batteries for frequent practice use.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- USB rechargeable
- USB rechargeable
- Clip-on versatility
Cons
- Small speaker volume
- Small speaker volume
- Plastic clip can feel fragile
Don't buy this if…
- The clip pressure may leave marks on delicate instrument finishes; use a protective layer on lacquered surfaces.
- The clip pressure may leave marks on delicate instrument finishes; use a protective layer on lacquered surfaces.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Silent vibrating click ideal for groups
- Silent vibrating click ideal for groups
- Multi-unit wireless sync
Cons
- Pricey for a metronome
- Pricey for a metronome
- Setup for multi-sync takes time
Don't buy this if…
- The wireless sync range is limited to about 30 feet; larger ensemble halls may need multiple sync groups.
- The wireless sync range is limited to about 30 feet; larger ensemble halls may need multiple sync groups.
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