Short answer: the Edifier D12 as the better value, the Audio Pro C5 MkII for neutral sound. The D12 is called a very good value speaker in this desktop category, and at $179.97 it undercuts the C5 MkII at $325 by $145.03. The C5 MkII’s case is its pretty neutral sound, though it has no battery.
Buy the Audio Pro C5 MkII. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $145.03 you would save on the Edifier D12 does not close the gap.
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At 2.4 kg, Audio Pro C5 MkII combines 4” woofer, 2x 0.75” tweeters with Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA.
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At 4.6 kg, Edifier D12 combines 2x 4” woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters with Bluetooth, Aux, RCA.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Audio Pro C5 MkII | Edifier D12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $325 each | $179.97 each |
| Ranked | #1 of 28 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #7 of 28 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out | Subwoofer line out |
| Party Mode | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) | 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) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)) | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 9.8” x 5.1” x 5.9” (250 x 130 x 150 mm) | 14.1” x 6.3” x 8” (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 | - |
| Amplifier Power | 41W (2x8W + 25W) | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | Yes |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 57Hz |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
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