Short answer: the Audio Pro C5 MkII for the higher ranking, the Edifier D12 for the lower price. The Audio Pro C5 MkII ranks #1 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $300. The Edifier D12 ranks #2 at $179.99, $120.01 cheaper.
On the Audio Pro C5 MkII side: Pretty neutral sound. The tradeoff: No battery.
The case for the Edifier D12: A very good value speaker in this desktop category.
Buy the Audio Pro C5 MkII if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Edifier D12 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Audio Pro C5 MkII | Edifier D12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 | $179.99 |
| Ranked | #1 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #2 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, RCA |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out | Subwoofer line out |
| Party Mode | Yes (over Wifi) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Drivers | 4" woofer, 2x 0.75" tweeters | 2x 4" woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg | 10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported | Ported |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 9.9" x 5.1" x 5.9" (250 x 130 x 150 mm) | 14.1" x 6.3" x 8.0" (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Streaming Services | Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast | - |
| Wifi Version | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) | - |
| Output Power | 41W (2x8W + 25W) | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 57Hz |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
The Two Speakers In Full
Audio Pro C5 MkII: $300 Amazon
Pros: Pretty neutral sound. Wifi
Cons: No battery
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 9.9" x 5.1" x 5.9" (250 x 130 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 4" woofer, 2x 0.75" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA |
| Output Power | 41W (2x8W + 25W) |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out |
| Party Mode | Yes (over Wifi) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially |
| Streaming Services | Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Wifi Version | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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Edifier D12: $179.99 Amazon
Pros: A very good value speaker in this desktop category. Subwoofer line out.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 14.1" x 6.3" x 8.0" (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 4" woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, RCA |
| Output Power | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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