Best Computer Speakers 2025

With great sound quality, classic design and low cost, the editor R1280DB (and Bluetooth-Less cousin R1280T) is the best value for the overall 2.0 speaker set you can buy today. They aren’t packed with extras in the game, but no matter what you throw at them, they just provide a great sound for the price.

They are on a bigger side, each speaker is 146 x 196 x 234mm, but using that size it gives it a full effect with a powerful, wide range of sounds. If you really want a huge base rumble, you’ll need a 2.1 speaker set with a subwoofer, but on most practical desktops, these deliver the product.

With Optical Digital, Analog and Bluetooth inputs, and a handy remote control, you’re short on USB input, but it’s versatile and convenient, so your system already needs some kind of sound output. However, the motherboard includes a basic audio interface that connects to these.

Read the complete Edifier R1280DB review.

The Razer Nommo V2 Pro is an excellent 2.1 speaker set for gaming focused people. The smart looking set combines compact desktop speakers with a substantial subwoofer for wide, powerful sounds, packed with extras such as Bluetooth that create a convenient speaker system.

The back of the two desktop speakers features RGB lighting that can be synchronized with other Razer RGB gear using Chroma software, and the system has a simple wireless setup for the sub (requires a power connection) and a simple USB connection for the main speaker. You also get a remote control for even more convenience in controlling the speaker.

While the sound has ample power and detail, the secret source of this speaker set is that with Razer’s software you can not only change the EQ and sub levels of the speaker, but also set an app profile that is set so that the speaker changes automatically between EQ settings each time you launch a particular app or game. So, if you need a loud bass for music or single-player games, but want more detailed sounds for example in a multiplayer game, it’s just a switch for you.

This is an expensive set and you need to download the Razer app to make the most of them – especially since the default sounds are terrible, you need to switch the app from the game audio profile to the natural flat sound default profile, but I actually like playing games with speaker audio.

Read our review of the Razer Nommo V2 Pro.

With a simple and stylish look, a set of useful features including remote control, and solid sound quality, the Creative T100 is a great speaker choice for anyone looking for a compact, decent quality 2.0 set for under $100. There is no detail and power for a larger unit like the Edifier R1280DB, but it packs punches for its size.

The main drawback of the Creative T100 is that there is no USB input to connect these directly to the computer. They have a USB port, but that’s because they plug into a USB stick and play MP3 files, an oddly old school feature. Instead, it relies on optical digital or 3,5mm jack analog inputs, along with Bluetooth.

Read our complete Creative T100 review.

If you’re looking for a cheap set of PC speakers that will greatly improve over built-in monitor speakers, the creative Pebble V3 is the perfect choice. Despite being very cheap, they actually offer a very pleasant audio with better stereo image and more power than you would expect.

Thanks to using USB to connect to your PC and powering it, the Creative T100 is extremely useful, even if the USB Connectoin limits its peak power to just 16W. However, it is still much stronger as it rivals the power rating of a typical monitor speaker at just 2x5W.

Don’t expect inhale audio. But for the cheap options, the Creative’s Pebble V3 offers excellent quality in its size. It can also be streamed via Bluetooth 5.0 from another device, such as a smartphone.

Read the complete Creative Pebble V3 review.

These are the best sounding 2.0 computer speakers on this list, with high quality built-in DACs and generally top-tier build quality. It also includes Bluetooth to connect wirelessly and include remote control, so it doesn’t lack functionality.

You can choose from white, black, bamboo or walnut finishing effects, but they all look great. However, please note that these are very large speakers and dimensions are 7 x 10.75 x 9 inches (18 x 27 x 23cm). Premium sound is also reflected in premium prices, but it’s worth paying if you want to step up to true audio quality that rivals a proper Hi-Fi.

The Edifier S350DB is a large and powerful set of 2.1 speakers that delivers truly enormous levels of sound with 150W RMS audio output. With its power, this set allows you to turn your hands on everything you want it to, and can easily cum on your home cinema setup or use it at a house party.

However, this set offers one of the important things that so many 2.1 speaker systems lack, so it’s not just about power and a large base presence. This is the presence of a good midrange with a smooth transition of sound from the satellite speaker to the subwoofer. So it not only explodes EDM and hip hop beats, or provides a soundtrack for Panmering movies, but it also sounds amazing to all genres of music.

However, it is not very useful in terms of game features. There is no RGB. There are no optional game-specific audio extensions. Perhaps most importantly, you cannot connect these straight to the system via USB. The speaker accepts digital coaxial or optical inputs, but the system requires audio output. Otherwise, I highly recommend it at a price of $399.

Read the full editor S350DB review.

Offering a big middle ground between premium prices and the capabilities of the Razer Nommo V2 Pro and Edifier S350DB and the cheap 2.1 speaker set, the Steelseries Arena 7 is an incredible midrange 2.1 speaker system.

This 2.1 system has a sophisticated design with punchy sound, with its sub providing ample power, and the satellite dual driver setup offers a wide frequency range. This combo means that the Arena 7 plays a wide range of games, so it’s just as home as you’re climbing loud drums and bass tracks.

You also get some extras from some of the games here by the RGB lighting from these speakers casting subtle glow behind the satellite. All of this is controllable using Steelseries’ GG software and I’ve especially enjoyed setting up the audio visualizer when listening to music.

In addition to that, there is a very versatile set of connection options, including not only USB-C for PCs, but also optical inputs and outputs. This is not a cheap speaker set, but it’s a balanced option.

Read the complete Steelseries Arena 7 review.

The Logitech Z407 may not be the most powerful speaker system here, but it offers a sublime combination of shape and functionality at some of the prices of a large system. This is a 2.1 stereo system with no bells or whistles beyond neat circular remote and Bluetooth wireless functionality.

With 80W peak power supplies, the system fills the office and small bedroom, but provides decent output that will struggle as part of a larger home entertainment system. The 7.8 x 3.7 x 3.3 inch (20 x 9.4 x 8.5cm) satellite is given welcome legs by a 9.5 x 9.2 x 7.1 (24 x 23.4 x 18cm) subwoofer, which offers some low-end response at low volumes in the middle without overwhelming the desktop speaker’s output. Pushing the volume dial into the limit will cause the system to lose its way with a loose base and a distorted top end, but there is plenty of volume for normal office use.

All in all, the Z407 is a versatile set of 2.1 speakers, bringing a welcome roar to any home system in the detailed mid and high, and providing generous support for the low-end thanks to the system’s subwoofer.

The Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X is a compact soundbar that can easily slip under most gaming monitors, but thanks to its huge subwoofer it can provide a very powerful sound. The SoundBar itself is packed into four speaker drivers: two tweeters and two midrange drivers.

This is not just a powerful soundbar, as it also has functionality. There is a display for viewing to get the remote control and display features such as inputs you are using, and you get the load of those connections. There are optical digital and analog inputs, USB inputs, headphone outputs, even HDMI inputs, and even Bluetooth.

The RGB strip runs along the front edge of the soundbar due to its full “gamer gear” effect, but it cannot be controlled by software. Otherwise, this is a neat, compact and inconspicuous addition to any desk. It’s not cheap at around $300, but this is one of the best soundbars in the class that’s easy to do.

The Trust GXT 1619 is not sold in the US, but you can find a similar soundbar called the Redragon GS560 on Amazon.

For $35, the Trust GXT 1619 is a decent value purchase if you want to get an upgrade from a built-in speaker on your monitor or laptop. It gives you a deeper, larger audio signal than most monitors. This means that it’s enough to make music easier to listen to at a low volume and you can play the game without headphones.

This budget soundbar is also very compact, looks reasonably smart, includes RGB lighting, and all audio signal matching effects options are under $35. There are no special features here. The stereo image is so poor that you don’t get a good sense of direction in the game. But at that price, these are fair compromises.

Read the full Trust GXT 1619 review

If you want a full-fledged surround system for gaming PCs, the options these days are very limited. However, I’m still doing a bit of Logitech on the Z906 system. This 5.1 set has correctly achieved legendary status in over a decade available. It features impressive 500W RMS power, and its subwoofer features a lightning-like base and five satellite speakers scatter crystal-sonic details around you.

With THX certification, the Logitech Z906 also makes for a great movie viewing experience. Plus, its 5.1 surround sound is available in many of the best PC games. The ability to toggle multiple inputs makes it easy to change your PC, phone, or console. For even more versatility, you can add a Logitech Bluetooth adapter to play sound wirelessly through the system.

For $400, this isn’t a cheap set of speakers, but it’s much more effective and convenient than just about any combination of an AV receiver and an individual 5.1 speaker.

If you’re looking for a set of gaming speakers that can be synchronized with the rest of the system’s RGB lighting, the Razer Nommo V2 Pro is a great choice, but it’s expensive. For about half the price, the $200 Logitech G560 is a great option that can be synchronized with the system via Logitech’s LightSyNC system.

The lighting is integrated into the satellite speakers and passes through the loops on the rear disc and the front of the speaker. The actual design of the satellite is a bit odd, but it can wash the excess RGB quite effectively.

However, the controls at the top of the right speaker are compact and convenient, easy to reach, easy to set up, and you can get Bluetooth to connect your phone, tablet or other mobile device.

The sound from this set is extremely powerful, with a total of 120W of power rating. As you would expect from a large subwoofer, the bass is rich and these speakers can easily withstand the duties of a house party. However, there is a slight gap between the powerful sub and the rather small satellite, so low midrange frequencies are not very good. What I found was not my favorite to listen to genres like rock and metal.

Otherwise, they are great choices at multipurpose and competitive prices. For more information, see our complete Logitech G560 review.