Short answer: the Edifier MR5. It ranks #78 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $349.99; the Audioengine HD4 ranks #87, rated 3.2/5, and costs $429, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
Why pick the Edifier MR5: A three way desktop monitor pair with a dedicated midrange, LDAC Bluetooth, balanced inputs, app EQ and a headphone jack. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Audioengine HD4 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Audioengine HD4 lacks. The catch: Erin’s CTA-2034 data shows upper-midrange and treble irregularities, while off-axis response narrows more quickly than ideal above about 2-3kHz.
What the Audioengine HD4 does well: A compact powered pair with Bluetooth, analog inputs and an RCA output for a tidy desktop stereo. Watch for: The compact cabinets suit close desktop listening rather than a large-room system.
Buy the Edifier MR5. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Audioengine HD4 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier MR5 | Audioengine HD4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.99 per pair | $429.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #78 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #87 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 6.3”W x 10.4”H x 11”D (159 x 264 x 280 mm) (active); 159W x 264H x 257D mm (passive) | 9”H x 5.5”W x 6.5”D (228.6 x 139.7 x 165.1 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 46Hz-40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR, balanced 6.35mm TRS, RCA, 3.5mm Aux | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA Input |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone | RCA variable output (subwoofer) |
| Weight | 22.9 lbs (10.38 kg) | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) |
| Drivers | 5-inch woofer + 3.75-inch midrange + 1-inch silk-dome tweeter (each) | 4” (102mm) woofer |
| App | Yes (Edifier ConneX) | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| EQ | Yes (app EQ and rear high/low controls) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 110W RMS total (Manufacturer specified) | 50w RMS Per Speaker |
| Maximum SPL | 101dB (Manufacturer specified, 1m) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Sensitivity | 85dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Measurement Source | Erin’s Audio Corner | - |
| Headphone Output | Yes | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
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