These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Edifier S2000MKIII ranks #71 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $594.98; the Edifier D12 ranks #7 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $179.99.
What the Edifier S2000MKIII does well: A powered bookshelf pair with deep bass, Bluetooth and optical inputs that handle high resolution audio for music listening. The catch: The 4.0dB midrange span and uneven predicted room response suggest meaningful coloration.
Why pick the Edifier D12: A stereo desktop speaker in one box with Bluetooth, aux and RCA inputs, and a lot of sound for the money. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Edifier S2000MKIII lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Edifier S2000MKIII lacks.
Buy the Edifier S2000MKIII at $594.98 for a powered bookshelf speaker, or the Edifier D12 at $179.99 for a powered desktop speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S2000MKIII | Edifier D12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $594.98 per pair | $179.99 each |
| Ranked | #71 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #7 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Dimensions | 13.5”H x 7.8”W x 10.8”D (342.9 x 198.1 x 274.3 mm) | 14.1” x 6.3” x 8” (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 40.5Hz at -3dB; 37Hz at -6dB (Spinorama) | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.24 | - |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA |
| Outputs | None | Subwoofer line out |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) woofer | 2x 4” woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | No | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) |
| Amplifier Power | 65w RMS Per Speaker | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) |
| Weight | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.99 | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 57Hz |
| Battery Life | - | No Battery |
| IP Rating | - | None |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Power Input | - | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | - | Yes |
| TWS | - | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
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