Edifier MR4 vs JBL 305P MkII (August 2026)

Short answer: the 305P MkII, and the ranking gap is large. It ranks #7 of 25 powered bookshelf speakers at $299.00; the MR4 ranks #21 at $129.98, $169 less.

The MR4’s own pros are strong for the price: impressively deep, flat bass down to 70Hz, an unusually wide and consistent horizontal directivity from its waveguide, and rare balanced XLR/TRS inputs this cheap. The tradeoff is no Bluetooth at all, and distortion that climbs sharply above 86dB SPL.

The 305P MkII is described as extremely close to the Focal Alpha 50 EVO, almost indistinguishable, with only minor complaints like possible slight amp hiss at low levels.

Buy the 305P MkII for the meaningfully better ranking. Buy the MR4 for real value if the wired-only input isn’t a dealbreaker.

Specifications Side By Side

	Edifier MR4	JBL 305P MKII
Price	$129.98	$299.00
Ranked	#21 of 24 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers	#7 of 24 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Dimensions	9.0"H x 5.5"W x 7.6"D (228.6 x 139.7 x 193 mm)	11.7"H x 7.3"W x 9.1"D (297.2 x 185.4 x 231.1 mm)
Frequency Response	60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)	49 Hz - 20 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	TRS Balanced, RCA, Aux	XLR, TRS
Outputs	Headphone	-
Weight	9.9 lbs / 4.5 kg	10.4 lbs / 4.7 kg each
Drivers	4" (102mm) woofer	5" (127mm) woofer
App	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
EQ	No	Yes (Room adjustment)
Output Power	42w RMS Per Speaker	81w Per Speaker

The Two Speakers In Full

Edifier MR4: $129.98 Amazon

Pros: More balanced than the R1280DB. The value king. Impressively deep, flat bass down to 70Hz for such a small speaker, and its waveguide gives it unusually wide, consistent horizontal directivity for the price. Balanced XLR/TRS inputs are rare this cheap.

Cons: No Bluetooth unlike other Edifier models. Distortion climbs sharply above 86dB SPL, breaking into audible squealing near 96dB, and there’s a dip in the lower treble that needs a bit of EQ or the rear HF control to smooth out. Playback volume is limited with bass-heavy material - pushing it loud brings audible clicking/static.

App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	9.0"H x 5.5"W x 7.6"D (228.6 x 139.7 x 193 mm)
Drivers	4" (102mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	TRS Balanced, RCA, Aux
Output Power	42w RMS Per Speaker
Outputs	Headphone
Weight	9.9 lbs / 4.5 kg

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JBL 305P MKII: $299.00 Amazon

Pros: A fantastic value in studio monitors. Extremely close to the Focal Alpha 50 EVO, almost indistinguishable.

Cons: Possible slight hissing from the amps at low levels. Rear ported, can be an issue close to walls.

App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	11.7"H x 7.3"W x 9.1"D (297.2 x 185.4 x 231.1 mm)
Drivers	5" (127mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	49 Hz - 20 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR, TRS
Output Power	81w Per Speaker
Weight	10.4 lbs / 4.7 kg each

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