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#3 in Computer SpeakersBest Value

Edifier R1280DBs

Name: Edifier R1280DBs
Brand: Edifier
Rating: 9 (1 reviews)

Edifier

$129.00 – $149.00

Active bookshelf speakers with Bluetooth 5.0, optical input, and a wireless remote control. The 4-inch bass drivers and 13mm silk dome tweeters deliver 42W of warm, detailed sound.

9.0

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.1

User Sentiment

9.0

Value Score

8.4

Complaint Risk

9.0

Freshness

8.9

Community

8.2

Availability

9.5

Pros

Multiple input options including optical
Multiple input options including optical
Wireless remote control included
Wireless remote control included
Warm natural sound signature
Warm natural sound signature

Cons

Larger footprint than compact speakers
Larger footprint than compact speakers
No USB input for direct PC audio
No USB input for direct PC audio

Don't buy this if…

These speakers are larger than typical desktop monitors; measure your desk space before purchasing as each unit is 9.5 inches tall.
These speakers are larger than typical desktop monitors; measure your desk space before purchasing as each unit is 9.5 inches tall.