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Best Budget Kits

This list focuses on Budget Kits.

We ranked 4 models by overall rating with price as a tiebreaker to surface the best value picks.

  • Includes 4 models with verified retailer links.
Alesis Nitro Max
Budget

Alesis

Alesis Nitro Max

In Stock
  • 8 pads, Mesh
  • 440 sounds
  • All-mesh pads at an entry price
Starting at
$449
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Simmons SD350
Budget

Simmons

Simmons SD350

In Stock
  • 8 pads, Mesh
  • 200 sounds
  • Mesh snare and tom heads
Starting at
$449
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Alesis Surge Mesh
Budget

Alesis

Alesis Surge Mesh

In Stock
  • 8 pads, Mesh
  • 385 sounds
  • 8" dual-zone mesh snare
Starting at
$469
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Donner DED-80
Budget

Donner

Donner DED-80

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  • 8 pads, Mesh
  • 225 sounds
  • Dual-zone mesh snare
Starting at
$399
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