Best Delay Pedal Under $150 (2026): 5 Picks Compared

Updated Oct 24, 2026 · By Jonah Mercer · Ranked from listed specifications · How we rank

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The FLAMMA FS22 leads this search as a delay and reverb combo with 3 pairings, tap tempo, and a Freeze function. If you want a dedicated analog delay, the Rowin pedal gives delays from 20 to 620ms with ECHO, TIME, and FEEDBACK knobs, and the FLAMMA FC17 gives delays from 25 to 600ms at 0.4 lb.

The picks at a glance

#	Pick	Product
1	Best Overall	FLAMMA FS22 Stereo Delay & Reverb Combo	Check on Amazon
2	Runner-Up	Rowin Analog Vintage Delay Guitar Effect Pedal	Check on Amazon
3	Lightest Pick	FLAMMA FC17 Analog Delay Pedal Vintage Delay	Check on Amazon
4	Also Great	JOYO Multi-Mode Delay & Looper Guitar Pedal	Check on Amazon
5	Also Great	JHS Pedals 3 Series Delay	Check on Amazon

Which one should you buy?

Players who want delay and reverb in one pedal: FLAMMA FS22 Stereo Delay & Reverb Combo See pick 1More picks: Best Delay Pedal with Reverb
Players who want analog delay from 20 to 620ms: Rowin Analog Vintage Delay Guitar Effect Pedal See pick 2More picks: Best Analog Delay Pedal
Players who want analog delay from 25 to 600ms: FLAMMA FC17 Analog Delay Pedal Vintage Delay See pick 3
Players who want 8 delay modes on one pedal: JOYO Multi-Mode Delay & Looper Guitar Pedal See pick 4
Players who want delays from 80 to 800ms: JHS Pedals 3 Series Delay See pick 5

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The 5 picks, ranked

1Best Overall

FLAMMA FS22 Stereo Delay & Reverb Combo

Max delay time not stated in the listing
Tap tempo
True bypass
Stereo in/out
1-year warranty stated

9.8Spec score View on Amazon

It earns Best Overall as a delay and reverb combo with 3 pairings, tap tempo, a Freeze function, and true bypass.

Who it suits

Players who want delay and reverb in one pedal
Players who want tap tempo and a Freeze function

Skip it if

You want a delay-only pedal with no reverb
You want fewer than 3 effect pairings

The pedal pairs delay and reverb in 3 combinations: Reverse Delay with Swell Reverb, Analog Echo Delay with Mod Reverb, and Analog Delay with Shimmer Reverb. It gives a tap tempo footswitch, a Freeze function, Trail On, true bypass, and dual footswitches with stereo and mono input and output jacks. It runs on the included 9V DC center negative supply at 300 milliamps, and it carries a 1-year warranty.

2Runner-Up

Rowin Analog Vintage Delay Guitar Effect Pedal

Max delay time: 620 ms
Tap tempo not stated in the listing
True bypass

9.2Spec score View on Amazon

It holds Runner-Up as an analog delay with delays from 20 to 620ms, ECHO, TIME, and FEEDBACK knobs, and true bypass.

Who it suits

Players who want analog delay from 20 to 620ms
Players who want a mini pedal for a pedalboard

Skip it if

You want delays longer than 620ms
You want a pedal that weighs under 0.5 lb

The pedal gives analog delay with 3 knobs: ECHO for mix, TIME for delays from 20 to 620ms, and FEEDBACK for repeats. It sits in a zinc alloy body with true bypass and an LED indicator that shows the working state. It runs on 9 volts at 500 milliamps, and its mini size saves space on a pedalboard.

3Lightest Pick

FLAMMA FC17 Analog Delay Pedal Vintage Delay

Max delay time: 600 ms
Tap tempo not stated in the listing
True bypass
One-year warranty stated
0.4 lb, the lightest here

9.1Spec score View on Amazon

It earns Lightest Pick at 0.4 lb, with analog delay from 25 to 600ms, a metal shell, and true bypass.

Who it suits

Players who want analog delay from 25 to 600ms
Players who want a pedal that weighs 0.4 lb

Skip it if

You want delays longer than 600ms
You want a pedal that weighs under 0.4 lb

The pedal is a mini pedal with analog delay from 25ms to 600ms, in a compact size with a durable metal shell. It gives a warm and vintage analog delay sound with a true bypass circuit for a transparent tone. It runs on 9V DC power and carries a one-year warranty.

4Also Great

JOYO Multi-Mode Delay & Looper Guitar Pedal

Max delay time not stated in the listing
Tap tempo
True bypass not stated in the listing
1-year warranty stated

9.1Spec score View on Amazon

It holds Also Great with 8 delay modes, a 5-minute looper that runs with delay, and tap tempo.

Who it suits

Players who want 8 delay modes on one pedal
Players who want a looper and delay at once

Skip it if

You want fewer than 8 delay modes
You want a looper longer than 5 minutes

The pedal gives 8 delay modes: Digital, Analog, Tape Echo, Tube Echo, Reverse Echo, Low Bit, Galaxy, and Mod, with LEVEL, TIME, FEEDBACK, and TYPE controls. Its 5-minute looper runs at the same time as delay, with unlimited overdubs and undo and redo. It gives tap tempo by holding the footswitch for 2 seconds until the LED turns red, then tapping to set the time, and it carries a 1-year warranty.

5Also Great

JHS Pedals 3 Series Delay

Max delay time: 800 ms
Tap tempo not stated in the listing
True bypass not stated in the listing
4-year warranty stated

9.0Spec score View on Amazon

It holds Also Great with delays from 80 to 800ms, a Type toggle for digital-voiced and analog-voiced delay, and a 4-year warranty.

Who it suits

Players who want delays from 80 to 800ms
Players who want a Type toggle for two voices

Skip it if

You want delays longer than 800ms
You want a pedal that weighs under 0.7 lb

The pedal gives delays from 80ms to 800ms, with a Type toggle that selects a clearer digital-voiced delay or a darker analog-voiced delay. Maxing the Repeats knob in analog-voiced mode gives bucket brigade runaway. It runs on 9V DC negative center power at 71 milliamps, and the box holds a power supply and a cable. It carries a 4-year warranty, with registration required in the USA.

Side by side

Product	Max delay time	Tap tempo	True bypass	Stereo in/out	Weight	Warranty
FLAMMA FS22 Stereo Delay & Reverb Combo	Not stated	Yes	Yes	Yes	0.9 lb	1-year
Rowin Analog Vintage Delay Guitar Effect Pedal	620 ms	Not stated	Yes	Not stated	0.5 lb	Not stated
FLAMMA FC17 Analog Delay Pedal Vintage Delay	600 ms	Not stated	Yes	Not stated	0.4 lb	one-year
JOYO Multi-Mode Delay & Looper Guitar Pedal	Not stated	Yes	Not stated	Not stated	0.5 lb	1-year
JHS Pedals 3 Series Delay	800 ms	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	0.7 lb	4-year

How we ranked these delay pedals

Every pick has at least 100 customer ratings on Amazon and a listing with real specifications. The order mixes two things: how each model compares on the specs below (higher share of the best value in this group scores more), and how widely it is bought. The spec score runs from 9.0 to 9.8 and only compares these picks with each other. A spec the listing does not state is left out and the other specs are re-weighted; a listing with fewer than 2 stated specs is scored at half. We do not test gear in person. Full method.

Max delay time weight 2
Tap tempo weight 1
True bypass weight 1
Stereo in/out weight 1

Buying advice: delay pedal under 150

Match delay time to your playing

Delay time decides how long repeats last. The Rowin pedal gives delays from 20 to 620ms, the FLAMMA FC17 gives delays from 25 to 600ms, and the JHS pedal gives delays from 80 to 800ms. Pick a pedal whose maximum delay time covers the longest repeats you use, and check the minimum delay time for short repeats.

Check modes, looper, and controls

Modes change the character of repeats. The JOYO pedal gives 8 delay modes plus a 5-minute looper that runs with delay, the FLAMMA FS22 gives 3 pairings of delay and reverb with tap tempo, and the JHS pedal gives a Type toggle for digital-voiced and analog-voiced delay. Compare the knobs on each pedal: LEVEL, TIME, and FEEDBACK set volume, interval, and repeats.

Check power, weight, and warranty

Power needs differ across these pedals. The FLAMMA FS22 runs on 9V DC at 300 milliamps with its power supply included, the Rowin pedal runs on 9 volts at 500 milliamps, and the JHS pedal runs on 9V DC at 71 milliamps. The FLAMMA FC17 weighs 0.4 lb, the Rowin pedal weighs 0.5 lb, and the JHS pedal weighs 0.7 lb. The JHS pedal carries a 4-year warranty, and the FLAMMA FS22 and JOYO pedals carry a 1-year warranty.

Frequently asked questions

What delay time do I need?

It depends on the repeats you want. The Rowin pedal gives delays from 20 to 620ms, the FLAMMA FC17 gives delays from 25 to 600ms, and the JHS pedal gives delays from 80 to 800ms. Pick a pedal whose range covers the repeats you use.

What does tap tempo do on a delay pedal?

Tap tempo sets the delay time by tapping. The FLAMMA FS22 gives a dedicated tap tempo footswitch, and the JOYO pedal sets tap tempo by holding the footswitch for 2 seconds until the LED turns red, then tapping. Tap in time with the music to set the delay interval.

Can a delay pedal also loop?

The JOYO pedal can. It gives a 5-minute looper that runs at the same time as delay, with unlimited overdubs and undo and redo. Lay down a loop, then add delay textures over it, using the same pedal for both jobs.