Short answer: the M60 for a more accurate desktop sound, the Eris E5 XT if you need XLR/TRS studio inputs and more headroom. The M60 ranks #9 out of 48 small powered bookshelf speakers, and the Eris E5 XT ranks #70 out of 108 medium powered bookshelf speakers, for $39.99 less. The PreSonus Eris E5 XT is discontinued; its replacement is the PreSonus Eris Studio 5.
The M60 measures more accurately despite being the smaller, cheaper-feeling desktop speaker. Erin’s Klippel data shows its midrange spans just 2.8dB from 300Hz to 5kHz with broad horizontal coverage, and its predicted preference scores of 4.60 standalone and 7.33 with a subwoofer beat the Eris E5 XT’s 3.58 and 6.00. Audio Science Review’s testing of the Eris E5 XT found bass and treble emphasis with a recessed crossover region, an imbalance that its otherwise consistent directivity carries into room reflections rather than correcting, and distortion testing showed problems across a broad range when pushed to 96dB.
The M60 isn’t tonally perfect either: its on-axis response rises by about 0.57dB per octave, giving it a brighter character in the treble that the Eris E5 XT’s own review doesn’t share in the same way.
What the Eris E5 XT adds: balanced XLR and TRS inputs plus RCA, a much larger 5-inch woofer, and considerably more rated output at 80W per speaker against the M60’s 33W per speaker, all of which matter more in a larger room or a proper studio setup.
What the M60 adds: Bluetooth with LDAC support, USB-C input, a companion app, and included angled stands built for near-field desktop use, none of which the Eris E5 XT has.
Buy the M60 for more accurate near-field desktop listening and simpler wireless connectivity.
Buy the Eris E5 XT if you need XLR/TRS studio inputs, more output headroom, or you’re setting speakers up on stands rather than a desk.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier M60 | PreSonus Eris E5 XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 per pair | $239.98 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #9 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #70 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 46.9Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 56.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| 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) | 10.2”H x 7”W x 7.7”D (259.1 x 177.8 x 195.6 mm) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) each |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 53Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 87.5dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 66W total (33W per speaker) | 80w Per Speaker |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.60 | 3.58 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.33 | 6.00 |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
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