Short answer: the Audio Smile Little British Monitor. It ranks #1 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.6/5); the Edifier M90 ranks #24 (rated 3.3/5).
Why pick the Edifier M90: A desktop pair with HDMI eARC, optical, USB-C and LDAC Bluetooth, plus a remote and subwoofer output for TV or PC. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Audio Smile Little British Monitor lacks. The tradeoff: No independent anechoic or Spinorama measurements have been published yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
The Audio Smile Little British Monitor is the better-sounding option. Excellent sounding small powered speakers, with clear, uncolored vocals and instruments from a tiny desktop pair. Watch for: Bass reaches -3dB at about 72Hz, so a subwoofer is important for the lowest notes.
Buy the Audio Smile Little British Monitor. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier M90.
About the ratings: the Edifier M90’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.1 to 3.5, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier M90 | Audio Smile Little British Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $369.99 per pair | £529 per pair |
| Ranked | #24 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #1 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS total (2x 35W woofer, 2x 15W tweeter) | 100W total (50W LF, 50W HF, Class A/B) |
| App | Yes (Edifier ConneX) | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LDAC | SBC, aptX HD |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | 8.3”H x 5.2”W x 8.9”D (212 x 133 x 225 mm) | 8.1”H x 4.7”W x 5.3”D (205 x 120 x 135 mm) |
| Drivers | 4” aluminum woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter | 0.75” wide band tweeter, 3” long throw mid woofer |
| EQ | Yes | - |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 58Hz-20kHz -6dB |
| HDMI Input | Yes (eARC) | No |
| Inputs | HDMI eARC, Optical, USB-C, Aux, Bluetooth | RCA, Aux, Bluetooth |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | - |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| Weight | 13.3 lbs (6.05 kg) | 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg) (Master unit) / 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) (Slave unit) |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | ported |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 71.8Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 56.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1.5kHz |
| Warranty | - | 12 months |
| Country | - | United Kingdom |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.46 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 8.21 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Edifier M90: reviews by TechRadar, SoundGuys and Pragmatic Audio.
- Audio Smile Little British Monitor: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Sound on Sound.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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