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The Kit Finder lets you narrow down electronic drum kits by the things that matter most at home: how much room you have, what you want to spend, what kind of pads you want, whether the kit suits an apartment and what level it is built for. Pick the filters that apply to you and the list updates to show only matching kits.

Every kit in the finder uses the same data as the reviews and roundups on the site, taken from manufacturer specs and checked against owner feedback. Scores are the same “Our score” used everywhere else, explained on the how we choose page. If you want more guidance before filtering, read how to choose an electronic drum set.

Level
Pads
Space needed
Good for apartments
Price
Easy for beginners

65 electronic drum kits match

AdvancedRoland TD516Roland's TD-27 replacement and the most kit most home players will ever need.
Level
Advanced
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
9.1/10 our scoreRead review

Advanced · Mesh heads · Large (spare room) · No · Kick pad

AdvancedRoland VAD516Roland's 5 Series sound and three digital pads in full-depth wood shells, the sweet spot of the acoustic-look range for players who perform where the kit is seen.
Level
Advanced
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
9.0/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Advanced · Mesh heads · Large (spare room) · No · Kick drum shell

ProRoland VAD716The TD716's sound and feel in acoustic-sized wood shells, for players who want it to look and set up like a real kit.
Level
Pro
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
9.0/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Pro · Mesh heads · Large (spare room) · No · Kick drum shell

ProRoland TD716Roland's flagship kit and the most complete studio and stage e-kit on sale, if the budget allows.
Level
Pro
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
9.0/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Pro · Mesh heads · Large (spare room) · No · Kick drum shell

ProYamaha DTX10K-XThe pick for acoustic drummers who want low-bounce heads and large cymbals in a pro kit.
Level
Pro
Pads
Silicone (TCS)
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
8.9/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Pro · Silicone (TCS) · Large (spare room) · No · Kick tower

ProEFNOTE 7XThe kit that sets up and plays most like an acoustic drum set, if you have the space and budget.
Level
Pro
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
8.9/10 our scoreRead review

Pro · Mesh heads · Large (spare room) · No · Kick drum shell

ProYamaha DTX10K-MThe DTX10 for drummers who like mesh rebound, a little lighter and cheaper than the TCS version.
Level
Pro
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
8.8/10 our scoreCheck price

Pro · Mesh heads · Large (spare room) · No · Kick tower

IntermediateRoland TD316The kit most home drummers won't outgrow, if the room and budget allow.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
8.8/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Intermediate · Mesh heads · Large (spare room) · No · Kick pad

ProRoland TD713The V71 flagship sound and digital pads with a smaller footprint, the smarter pick for studios.
Level
Pro
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
8.8/10 our scoreCheck price

Pro · Mesh heads · Large (spare room) · No · Kick tower

ProEFNOTE 5The best-sounding mid-size pro kit for players who record and want an acoustic look.
Level
Pro
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
8.8/10 our scoreRead review

Pro · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick drum shell

ProRoland TD-50KV2A used TD-50KV2 gives you most of a current Roland flagship for less, if it is complete and clearly cheaper than a new TD516.
Level
Pro
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
8.6/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Pro · Mesh heads · Large (spare room) · No · Kick drum shell

AdvancedYamaha DTX8K-MThe mesh DTX8 is the better all-round pick for most drummers, best bought as the newer PROX version.
Level
Advanced
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
8.6/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Advanced · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick tower

ProAlesis Strata PrimeThe current Alesis flagship and the real successor to the Strike Pro SE, with a modern touchscreen module.
Level
Pro
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
8.6/10 our scoreRead review

Pro · Mesh heads · Large (spare room) · No · Kick drum shell

AdvancedRoland TD-27KV2The best used Roland for digital pads, worth it when it costs clearly less than a new TD516.
Level
Advanced
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
8.5/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Advanced · Mesh heads · Large (spare room) · No · Kick pad

IntermediateRoland VAD316The most affordable acoustic-look Roland on the current V31 sound engine, worth it if the look matters more than the TD316's better snare.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
8.5/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Intermediate · Mesh heads · Large (spare room) · No · Kick drum shell

AdvancedYamaha DTX8K-XA handsome, quiet kit for acoustic drummers; pick the PROX version if you need outputs or Bluetooth.
Level
Advanced
Pads
Silicone (TCS)
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
8.5/10 our scoreCheck price

Advanced · Silicone (TCS) · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick tower

IntermediateRoland TD313The cheapest way into Roland's current sound engine, and an easy upgrade path because the module is the same as the TD316.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
8.5/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Intermediate · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick pad

AdvancedPearl e/MERGE e/HYBRIDAn acoustic-looking Pearl kit with a real kick shell and big pads, best for players who want the look and size on stage.
Level
Advanced
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
Kick
Kick drum shell
8.4/10 our score

Advanced · Large (spare room) · No · Kick drum shell

IntermediateEFNOTE 3The most natural-sounding mid-price kit, best for recording-minded players.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
8.4/10 our scoreRead review

Intermediate · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick pad

IntermediateYamaha DTX6K5-MThe DTX6 to buy if you like mesh: full-size drums and a 15-inch ride on Yamaha's DTX-PRO module.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
8.3/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Intermediate · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick tower

BeginnerRoland TD-07KV2Roland's refreshed TD-07 with bigger pads, the best Roland for a spare bedroom.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
8.3/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick pad

AdvancedRoland TD-27KVA good used route to a digital snare and ride, cheaper than a KV2 if you can live with the VH-10.
Level
Advanced
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
8.2/10 our score

Advanced · Mesh heads · Large (spare room) · No · Kick pad

IntermediateYamaha DTX6K3-XThe pick for acoustic drummers who dislike mesh bounce and want bigger cymbals.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Silicone (TCS)
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
8.2/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Intermediate · Silicone (TCS) · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick tower

IntermediateRoland TD-17KVX2A strong used buy when it costs clearly less than a new TD313; at close to new-kit money, the TD316 is the better choice.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
8.1/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Intermediate · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick pad

IntermediateAlesis Nitro UltimateThe best value step-up kit, fixing most of the Nitro Max's weak points.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
8.1/10 our scoreRead review

Intermediate · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick tower

IntermediateAlesis Strata ClubThe cheapest way into the Strata sound engine, with bigger toms than the Strata Core and one crash fewer.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
No
8.0/10 our scoreRead review

Intermediate · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · No · Kick tower

IntermediateSimmons Titan 70The step-up Simmons with more zones than the Titan 50, now overlapped by the Titan 75.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
8.0/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Intermediate · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick pad

IntermediateSimmons Titan 75A newer Titan 70 with a bigger stand-mounted snare, the mid-range Simmons to buy new.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
8.0/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Intermediate · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick pad

AdvancedSimmons Titan 90The most advanced Simmons on paper, with a moving hi-hat, but too new to judge on long-term owner data.
Level
Advanced
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
8.0/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Advanced · Mesh heads · Large (spare room) · No · Kick tower

BeginnerRoland TD-07DMK2A compact all-mesh Roland starter that stays useful for years.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
No
8.0/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · No · Kick pad

IntermediateAlesis Crimson IIIThe Crimson pad layout with a much better BFD-based module, the big-cymbal Alesis to buy new below the Strata line.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
7.9/10 our scoreRead review

Intermediate · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick tower

IntermediateYamaha DTX6K2-XThe value pick of the TCS DTX6 kits: the full hi-hat and cymbal setup, with small rubber toms as the trade-off.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh + rubber
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
7.9/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Intermediate · Mesh + rubber · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick tower

BeginnerRoland VQD106The quietest full-layout kit Roland makes, built for drummers whose main problem is noise.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
7.9/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick pad

IntermediateAlesis Strata CoreThe Strata sound engine in a smaller, cheaper kit, best for home drummers who care about sound more than pad size.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
7.9/10 our scoreRead review

Intermediate · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick tower

IntermediateRoland TD-17KV2A sensible used upgrade from a starter kit if the price stays well under a new TD-07KV2.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
7.8/10 our scoreCheck price

Intermediate · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick pad

IntermediateAlesis Crimson II SEThe biggest-pad Alesis kit below the Strata line, worth it if you will add a pedal and run better sounds.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
7.8/10 our scoreRead review

Intermediate · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick tower

IntermediateYamaha DTX6K-XThe cheapest way into Yamaha's DTX-PRO sounds, held back by small rubber toms and a pedal-style hi-hat.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh + rubber
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
No
7.6/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Intermediate · Mesh + rubber · Compact (corner) · No · Kick pad

Intermediateddrum Hybrid 5A real acoustic kit with triggers already installed, a clean starting point if you plan to add your own module.
Level
Intermediate
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
Kick
Kick drum shell
7.6/10 our scoreCheck price

Intermediate · Large (spare room) · No · Kick drum shell

Intermediateddrum Hybrid 6The bigger Hybrid shell pack, a neat fit for gigging drummers who want a triggered acoustic kit without clamp-on triggers.
Level
Intermediate
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
Kick
Kick drum shell
7.6/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Intermediate · Large (spare room) · No · Kick drum shell

BeginnerAlesis Nitro ProThe Nitro kit to buy if you can stretch past the Max, fixing its kick and tom weaknesses.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
No
7.6/10 our scoreRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · No · Kick tower

AdvancedAlesis Strike Pro SEA big, acoustic-sized mesh kit that is still worth hunting used if you will spend time on hi-hat and trigger setup.
Level
Advanced
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
7.6/10 our scoreRead review

Advanced · Mesh heads · Large (spare room) · No · Kick drum shell

BeginnerSimmons Titan 50A lot of kit for the money for beginners, held back by the hi-hat and included pedal; buy the B-EX version new.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
No
7.5/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · No · Kick pad

BeginnerSimmons Titan 50 B-EXThe in-stock version of the Titan 50 with an extra tom and crash, and the best-value Simmons for most beginners.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
7.5/10 our scoreCheck price

Beginner · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick pad

IntermediateSimmons SD1250Big, acoustic-sized pads and a sampling module for tinkerers who will buy a pedal and firm up the rack.
Level
Intermediate
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Large (spare room)
Good for apartments
No
7.5/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Intermediate · Mesh heads · Large (spare room) · No · Kick pad

BeginnerDonner Groove UltraDonner's best hardware for the money, with a sturdy rack and a real hi-hat stand, let down by a basic module.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
7.4/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick tower

BeginnerRoland TD-02KVA quiet, well-built Roland starter kit that trades pad count for hardware and trigger quality.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh + rubber
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
Yes
7.4/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Beginner · Mesh + rubber · Compact (corner) · Yes · Beaterless pedal

BeginnerAlesis Command Mesh SEA beginner kit with a deeper module than its pad sizes suggest, still sold new, but the small cymbals feel dated.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
No
7.4/10 our scoreRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · No · Kick tower

BeginnerAlesis Strike MaxA Nitro Max-style starter kit with a second crash and Zildjian cymbal sounds, sold only through the Guitar Center family.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
No
7.3/10 our scoreRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · No · Kick tower

BeginnerAlesis Nitro MaxA well-equipped, compact first kit for beginners and kids, held back by a light rack and small kick pad.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
No
7.3/10 our scoreRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · No · Kick tower

BeginnerSimmons SD600A solid older mesh kit that is a good buy used, but only at a clear discount to a new Titan 50 B-EX.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
7.0/10 our scoreRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick tower

BeginnerDonner DED-200 MAXDonner's best-equipped budget kit on paper, with bigger cymbals than most rivals at its level.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
No
7.0/10 our scoreCheck price

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · No

BeginnerDonner DED-500Donner's step-up kit with a much bigger sound set, but with thinner published specs than Alesis rivals.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Standard (half a room)
Good for apartments
No
7.0/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Standard (half a room) · No · Kick tower

BeginnerAlesis Surge Mesh SEA good used beginner kit if it is clearly cheaper than a new Nitro Pro, which has taken its place in practice.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
No
7.0/10 our scoreRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · No · Kick tower

BeginnerYamaha DTX402KDated, but its training tools make it a strong practice kit for self-taught beginners.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Rubber pads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
Yes
6.9/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Beginner · Rubber pads · Compact (corner) · Yes · Beaterless pedal

BeginnerRoland TD-02KThe cheapest way into a quiet Roland kit, held back by a rubber snare you will want to upgrade.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Rubber pads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
Yes
6.8/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Beginner · Rubber pads · Compact (corner) · Yes · Beaterless pedal

BeginnerAlesis Turbo MaxThe cheapest complete starter bundle worth buying.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
Yes
6.8/10 our scoreRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · Yes · Beaterless pedal

BeginnerRoland TD-1DMKA decent used first kit if it is cheap and complete; buy a current Roland if the price nears a new TD-02K.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
No
6.7/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · No · Kick pad

BeginnerDonner DED-200XA complete budget bundle with an extra crash, held back by a small snare and kick.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
No
6.7/10 our score

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · No · Kick tower

Beginnerddrum E-Flex BT9A complete all-mesh starter kit with a real kick pad, but small pads, mixed owner reports and support risk make Alesis, Simmons or Roland the safer buy.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
No
6.6/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · No · Kick tower

BeginnerDonner DED-200A complete budget mesh bundle below the Nitro Max, with a smaller snare and less polish.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
No
6.6/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · No

BeginnerAlesis Debut KitThe best fit for kids roughly 4 to 8, outgrown by most kids within a few years.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
Yes
6.6/10 our scoreRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · Yes · Beaterless pedal

BeginnerSimmons Titan 20A cheap, well-connected first kit for kids and casual players that serious beginners will outgrow fast.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
No
6.5/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · No · Kick pad

BeginnerDonner DED-80A very basic mesh starter for kids and first-timers who may not stick with drums.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
No
6.3/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · No

Beginnerddrum E-FlexA tiny, quiet first kit for young kids and very small rooms that most teens and adults will outgrow fast.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh heads
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
Yes
6.2/10 our scoreCheck priceRead review

Beginner · Mesh heads · Compact (corner) · Yes · Beaterless pedal

BeginnerSimmons SD350An outdated entry kit that only makes sense used and very cheap; the Titan 20 or Titan 50 B-EX is the better buy.
Level
Beginner
Pads
Mesh + rubber
Space needed
Compact (corner)
Good for apartments
Yes
6.0/10 our scoreRead review

Beginner · Mesh + rubber · Compact (corner) · Yes · Beaterless pedal

Compare

Tap “+ Compare” on two or three items to see their specs side by side.

How the filters work

The finder has six filters, shown in this order. Turn on as many as you like; a kit has to match all of them to stay in the list. If nothing matches, remove one filter. Each kit card also has a + Compare button, so you can put a few finalists side by side in one spec table.

Level

Kits are tagged Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Pro, based on pads, module features and hardware. Beginner kits are a fine start for most adults and kids. If you are unsure, start with the beginner kit list.

Pads

Pick Mesh heads, Rubber pads, Silicone (TCS) or Mesh + rubber. Mesh is quieter at the pad and closer to an acoustic feel. Rubber is cheaper and durable but louder to the stick. Silicone (TCS) is Yamaha’s textured cellular silicone, which sits between the two. Mesh + rubber means the kit mixes the two, for example a mesh snare with rubber toms. Hybrid kits built around real acoustic shells have no pad type listed, so they disappear when this filter is on. For details, see mesh vs rubber drum pads.

Space needed

Kits are grouped as Compact (corner), Standard (half a room) or Large (spare room), based on the rack size and layout in the manufacturer specs. Compact kits suit bedroom corners and small offices. Standard kits take up about half of a typical bedroom. Large kits spread out like an acoustic kit and want a spare room. Remember to leave room for the throne and your legs. The guide to how much space electronic drums need explains how to measure.

Good for apartments

A kit gets a yes only when its kick uses a beaterless pedal, meaning no beater hits a pad, so most of the low thump that travels through floors never starts. Every other kit, including ones with a kick pad, kick tower or real kick drum, is marked no. That does not mean they cannot work in an apartment, but plan on a riser or a thick mat under the kick and pedal. The guide on making electronic drums quieter covers the fixes.

Price

Kits are sorted into typical US street price brackets: Under $300, $300-500, $500-1,000, $1,000-2,000 and $2,000+. Exact prices are not shown because they change often, so check the retailer for the current price. Discontinued kits that no longer have a street price bracket drop out of the list as soon as you pick a price.

Easy for beginners

Turn this on to see only kits I consider a sensible, low-fuss first kit, judged from the setup, the module and its practice tools. It is a yes or no tag, and it is broader than the Level filter above. Some intermediate kits also count as easy for beginners, because a beginner who wants room to grow can start on them.