The 12 best computer speakers (2025), tested and reviewed

Some computer speakers we liked

There are tons of computer speakers on the market, and most of them we’ve tested are absolutely fantastic, but they don’t deserve the top spot for some reason.

More desktop speakers for £15: They don’t have the usual bass and clarity, but these USB-powered speakers are the cheapest I’ve tried. These 10-watt, 2.5-inch, full-range speakers fit in your ears and have a light fire and volume. There is also a 3.5 mm headphone port. Only available in the UK, they might be enough if your budget is very tight.

Edifier G2000 Pro for $180: The G2000 version of the G2000 above, the Pro is an improvement in 64-watt power, 3 full-function drivers, and Virtual 7.1 surround sound. Edifier has also made these speakers convertible and added a Garish RGB Lighting Flowning Effect courtesy of LED strips on each cheek. They sound a little better, even if they lack bass, and some people will like the bright light show, but nothing is added enough to justify the extra price.

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ONKYO Creator GX-10DB for $249: Capable of producing warm and rich sound, Onkyo’s speakers fit perfectly on your desktop and come with compact (albeit plastic) stands. Connectivity options are solid, with USB-C, Optical, and Stereo RCA inputs, as well as Bluetooth 5.3 support. These speakers get a lot louder than our top pick, though you’ll need to pair a subwoofer if you’re into bass (there’s a subwoofer port underneath). Sadly, the volume knob behind the right speaker is tricky to reach, the remote control is a bit of an odd layout, and the front-facing source remains constant. But what I struggled with the most was the Autothol A Power-Off (ONKYO says this “feature” is a European control) that shuts off the speakers after 15 minutes of inactivity. If you have more space and want more power, I also tested the Onkyo Create GX-30ARC ($350) series, which is more portable and adds respectable bass.

Creative Pebble X Plus for $120: If our budget budget didn’t do it for you, Pebble’s Creative X and additional cube-shaped subwoofer under your desk. The large speakers, with RGB lighting, are also powerful, and the lows provide punchy bass. They sound good for the money. Communication is also redesigned compared to the V3 above, with headphone and microphone ports and Bluetoone 5.3, but all this always comes at a higher cost.

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Soundblade by Bluant for $130: If there was an award for the most stylish bar, Bluant’s curved soundblade would win. The Soundblade also delivers surprisingly impressive sound and a real punch of bass, courtesy of the built-in subwoofer. It’s supposed to stay under your guard but not work as an outlet or riser (Bluant told me not to put anything on top of it). Connectivity is good with USB-C, 3.5-MM AUX, or Bluetooth 5.3, but the voice is encouraging. It sounded great for movies and games, but the mids were a little muddy and blocked the highs with music. It comes with a handy wee remote.

Creative Slaster GS5 Audio for $90: While it doesn’t have the power of the thunder above, this smound sound is cheap and balanced in communication, even adding cool RGB lighting to the bottom. It also has a software remote for making EQ and lighting changes. The sound isn’t clear, and the bass is limited, but this is a solid, thin soundbar for the money and works well as a desktop device.

Logitech Z407 for $115: The complete system of 2.1 in this price does not mean anything. These speakers connect via USB, 3.5-mm aux, or Bluetooth, and there’s wireless remote control. The construction is cheap, and the sound is indescribable, but there is a good six of bass from the subwoofer, and the mids and highs and the highs are due to the volume being too high. Top Phone Reviews Julian Chokkattu’s reviews say that he has been using Logitech Z-series variants for almost ten years and recently gave them to someone else.

Razer Nommom v2 X for $150: The sound quality of the speakers at the raler-levels is strong for music and good for movies and games (there is local support thx), although it lacks bass. These no-frills speakers look great but they lack backlight, RGB brightness, and distance. They offer USB and Bluetooth connectivity and can be customized in ralerse software.

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OXS Thunder Lite for $150: The sleek soundbar doesn’t have the bells and whistles of its big legends above, but it’s not too expensive. It can get plenty of detail, support surround sound, and come a long way. Unfortunately, the separation was poor, so it was difficult to tell where the sounds were coming from in the games, and it is very lacking in bass in the name of the sound in its name. Connectivity includes USB-C, 3.5-MM AUX, Optical, or HDMI, and supports Bluetooth 5.0.

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Edifier QR65 for $500: Delivering Classy looks with high lighting effects and loud, powerful sound, these speakers are great for music, movies, or games. They even brought two together to point them in your ears. They have USB, RCA, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and USB ports for charging your gadgets. The controls are decent, with a proper Speaker body button for power and cycling modes. The problem is that they are large and won’t fit most desktops, including mine.

Creative Stage V2 for $70: This inexpensive bar offers excellent connectivity with HDMI arc, Optical, USB, 3.5-MM AUX, and Bluetooth 5.0. But it’s not very powerful, can sound muddy and flat, and has a short cable (no good for standing desks). The subwoofer lends some nice bass, there’s a remote control, and I like the clear chat option to mute the voices, but you can do better.

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House of Marley includes the duo for $170: Sporting an attractive and eco-friendly combination of bamboo and fabric, combining the duo in a marley house is expensive. They connect via Bluetooth 5.0, RCA, or 3.5-MM AUX. There is no subwoofer, the midrange is outstanding, and it lacks something in the high end. The battery-powered speaker can also double as a portable speaker, and you can use them as bookshelf speakers or pair them with Marley’s house stimulating stimulus ($160) (8/10, wire review), but as computer speakers, they’re fine.

SteelSeries Arena 3 for $170: Sports A beautiful pepper-molded design with solid speakers and subtle branding, the entry-level platform 3 from steelseries can get a lot. But they lack bass, lose detail in the highs, and sound a bit dull in music. Even for fans of lecureries, there’s not much reason to choose this over our top picks. They don’t have lighting, USB, or other extras.

Logitech Z906 5.1 High-end Speaker for $450: This 5.1 system is THX certified and comes with a large subwoofer, five speakers, and a center unit. The design feels modern, maybe too bad, and you need to run cables in your room. The surround sound effect is strong, and you can even change the stereo in 3D mode, but overall, it’s a heavy bass system.

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