Comparing the TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 / S4 with the new TRAKTOR KONTROL S3

S2MK2

S4MK2

S3

Jogwheel Size

3.7”

3.7”

 4.7”

Jog LED Ring

❌

❌

✅

Mixer FX Controls

❌

❌

✅

Performance Pads

4

4

 8 

Browser Controls section per Deck

❌

❌

✅

Headphone Jacks

¼”

¼”

 ⅛”  + ¼” 

Channel Meter Segments

7

7

 15 

Master Meter Segments

5

5

 9 

Reverse Playback

❌

❌

✅

Jog Mode Switch

❌

❌

✅

Grid Edit Mode

❌

❌

✅

XLR Combo Mic Jack

❌

❌

✅

Filter/Mixer FX On/Off buttons

❌

❌

✅

XLR Main Out

❌

❌

✅

Top Plate Headphone Controls

❌

❌

✅

MIDI Mode

✅

✅

 ✅

Overmapping (Custom Mapping)

✅

✅

 ✅

USB powered mode (no PSU)

✅**

✅**

 ✅

Din MIDI Jacks

❌

✅

❌

Standalone Mixer

❌

✅

❌

Phono Preamps

❌

✅

❌

Deck FX Controls

✅

✅

❌

Loop Recorder Controls

✅

✅

❌