Short answer: the Genelec 8010A for the higher ranking, the Edifier M60 for the lower price. The Genelec 8010A ranks #1 of 8 powered bookshelf speakers at $700. The Edifier M60 ranks #6 at $169.98, $530.02 cheaper.
On the Edifier M60 side: 1” dome tweeter paired with a 3” cone midwoofer, in a distinctively styled desktop cabinet with illuminated touch controls and a textured. Set against that: Trends noticeably brighter moving from midrange into treble.
The case for the Genelec 8010A: An extremely neutral speaker for mastering and mixing recordings. Set against that: Not as deep of bass as the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor.
Buy the Edifier M60 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Genelec 8010A if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier M60 | Genelec 8010A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.98 | $700 |
| Ranked | #6 of 8 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #1 of 8 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz | 67Hz |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67Hz | 74Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LDAC | - |
| Dimensions | 6.6"H x 3.9"W x 5.8"D (167.6 x 99.1 x 147.3 mm) | 7.7"H x 4.8"W x 4.5"D (195.6 x 121.9 x 114.3 mm) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (Bass tilt, Desk proximity) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C | XLR |
| Drivers | 3" woofer, 1" silk dome tweeter | 3" woofer, 0.75" metal dome tweeter |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 67 Hz-25 kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Max SPL | 96dB @ 1m | 96dB @ 1m |
| Output Power | 66W total (33W per speaker) | 50W (25W woofer + 25W tweeter) |
| Bluetooth | - | No |
The Two Speakers In Full
Edifier M60: $169.98 Amazon
Pros: 1” dome tweeter paired with a 3” cone midwoofer, in a distinctively styled desktop cabinet with illuminated touch controls and a textured finish. USB-C, aux input, and a speaker-level output for the passive companion unit, plus small tilting stands (about 15°) for desk positioning. Horizontal dispersion of about ±60° through the upper midrange, right in the reviewer’s preferred range for near-field desktop use. Reasonably neutral through the midrange. Sound quality falls between Edifier’s own MR3 (better) and MR4 (worse) in the reviewer’s estimation, at an attractive price for the segment. Multiple input options make it easy to integrate into a desktop setup.
Cons: Trends noticeably brighter moving from midrange into treble; best tamed by seating position (tweeter slightly below ear level, no more than about 10° above the tweeter line) rather than relying on EQ. Sitting below the tweeter axis causes a significant suckout in the 2-4kHz crossover region and should be avoided entirely. F3 of 67Hz and F10 of 57Hz mean bass falls off a cliff below the mid-60s Hz, with essentially no low-end punch or tactile bass. Built-in limiting caps real-world output well below the theoretical 96dB target - effective maximum is closer to 86-90dB at 1 meter (low 90s dB for a pair on a desk), and multitone distortion testing suggests 78-88dB is the practical ceiling before the sound turns grainy and compressed. Strictly a near-field speaker - not intended for listening beyond arm’s length (about 2.5 feet); farther or louder use calls for a larger speaker like the Kali LP-UNF.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 6.6"H x 3.9"W x 5.8"D (167.6 x 99.1 x 147.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 3" woofer, 1" silk dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C |
| Max SPL | 96dB @ 1m |
| Output Power | 66W total (33W per speaker) |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg |
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Genelec 8010A: $700 Bhphotovideo
Pros: An extremely neutral speaker for mastering and mixing recordings. Although for mastering, it’s highly recommended to use a larger speaker with deeper bass extension or add a subwoofer
Cons: Not as deep of bass as the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor. Probably not the best choice for general music listening due to the price and limited bass extension.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 67Hz |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 74Hz |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 7.7"H x 4.8"W x 4.5"D (195.6 x 121.9 x 114.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 3" woofer, 0.75" metal dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (Bass tilt, Desk proximity) |
| Frequency Response | 67 Hz-25 kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Max SPL | 96dB @ 1m |
| Output Power | 50W (25W woofer + 25W tweeter) |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
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