Most modern karaoke machines enable you to hook up your phone or tablet and stream tracks from specialist karaoke apps or YouTube, using your device's screen to display the lyrics.

The 2 x UHF microphones and full range, high power speakers deliver a sound quality far superior to regular karaoke machines, whether listening to music, singing karaoke, or watching movies. This powerful output also makes it a great option if you want to jam with your bandmates, busk in your city or even perform gigs at small venues.From simple handheld microphones to the all-singing, all-dancing all-in-one speaker machines, we’ve found the best karaoke machine for every budget. To use the kit at home, you’ll need a computer (PC, Mac or laptop) or iPad, and some amplified speakers (either through your TV or hi-fi, an iPod speaker dock or external computer speakers). The microphone is heavier than a standard wireless mic because the speaker is built-in, but our four-year-old didn’t struggle, and happily danced around blasting out the Sing 2 soundtrack on repeat.

But it's more than just a pretty face, and 15W of high-quality sound should add beef to even the weediest of voices. The JYX 82BT is probably the best looking karaoke machine in our list - it really is a lovely looking bit of kit. Unlike smartphones or TVs, this is an area of technology that doesn't have a small cluster of dominant manufacturers. There are various options when it comes to connecting it with your TV – take your pick from HDMI ARC, Coaxial or Optical (just note that only the Optical cable is included in the pack). This device is more than just a novelty, though – there's a colour screen for displaying lyrics from your CDs (you can also connect up a smart device for streaming), while 160W of power will leave the neighbours in no doubt that you're on the mic.If live music is more your thing, you can even plug a guitar into the speaker for some collaborative karaoke. We opted for a Bluetooth wireless connection to our TV, which was really easy to set up, once we’d had a quick flick through the instructions. Additionally, some may give you the opportunity to insert a memory card or stick filled with songs that you've downloaded yourself. With karaoke apps pre-installed, there's no need to hook up a smart device or insert a CD – simply choose the track you want using the colour touchscreen and sing to your heart's content. Most karaoke machines have quarter-inch jack inputs (like on a guitar or a big headphone socket) so choose a microphone that has this kind of cable.