This page ranks 14 medium powered desktop speakers. These are stereo inside a single enclosure with woofers between 4” and 6”. They have no battery and no waterproofing. Larger woofers provide deeper bass but result in a bigger, heavier speaker. All include a built-in amp so you can play directly from your phone or laptop.
I generally recommend avoiding this class, they won’t have good imaging due to not having widely separated left and right channels like the Bookshelf class, and they generally aren’t tuned as neutral. These are more for someone who wants a speaker that is form over function and takes up as little space as possible. Also consider portable Bluetooth speakers with a battery and waterproofing.
For the best picks from this page see Best Powered Home Desktop Speakers
Also check out Small, Medium, and Large bookshelf speakers, or Large Desktop speakers. For karaoke, check out Karaoke Setups.
Last updated: April 09, 2026
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#1 Audio Pro C5 MkII [Amazon]: $300
- Positives: Pretty neutral sound. Wifi
- Negatives: No battery
- App: Yes
- Aux Input: Yes
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Bluetooth Version: 4.2
- Dimensions: 9.9” x 5.1” x 5.9” (250 x 130 x 150 mm)
- Driver: 4” woofer, 2x 0.75” tweeters
- EQ: Yes (Bass/Treble)
- Frequency Response: 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
- IP Rating: None
- Inputs: Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA
- Output Power: 41W (2x8W + 25W)
- Outputs: Subwoofer line out
- Party Mode: Yes (over Wifi)
- Power Input: AC Power cord
- Stereo: Partially
- Streaming Services: Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast
- TWS: No
- Weight: 5.3lbs / 2.4kg
- Wifi: Yes
- Wifi Version: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)
- Woofer Cabinet: Ported
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#2 Audio Pro C3 [Amazon]: $330
- Positives: Set treble to max and increase bass a little to get it neutral. Has a battery
- Negatives: A bit muffled and missing midrange detail.
- App: No
- Aux Input: Yes
- Battery Life: 15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
- Bluetooth Codecs: SBC
- Built in Microphone: Yes
- EQ: No
- IP Rating: None
- Party Mode: Yes (over Wifi)
- Power Bank: No
- Power Input: AC Power cable
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- TWS: Yes
- Weight: 4.63lbs / 2.1kg
- Wifi: Yes
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#3 Edifier D12 [Amazon]: $140
- Positives: A very good value speaker in this desktop category. Subwoofer line out.
- App: No
- Aux Input: Yes
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 57Hz
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Bluetooth Codecs: SBC
- Bluetooth Version: 5.0
- Dimensions: 14.1” x 6.3” x 8.0” (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm)
- Driver: 2x 4” woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters
- EQ: Yes (Bass/Treble controls)
- Frequency Response: 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
- IP Rating: None
- Inputs: Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, RCA
- Output Power: 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W)
- Outputs: Subwoofer line out
- Party Mode: No
- Power Bank: No
- Power Input: AC Power cable
- Stereo: Yes
- TWS: No
- Weight: 10.1lbs / 4.6kg
- Wifi: No
- Woofer Cabinet: Ported
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#4 JBL Authentics 200 [Amazon]: $380
- Negatives: Bass not as deep as others. No TWS. No IP rating. Not as loud as others. Not much battery life.
- App: Yes
- Bass Extension (-10dB): ~50Hz
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Bluetooth Codecs: SBC
- Bluetooth Version: 5.3
- Dimensions: 10.5” x 6.8” x 6.6” (266.3 x 171.7 x 167.4 mm)
- Driver: 5” full-range woofer, 2x 25mm tweeters
- EQ: Yes
- Frequency Response: 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified)
- IP Rating: None
- Inputs: Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, USB (US only)
- Output Power: 90W
- Party Mode: Yes
- Passive Radiator: 6” down-firing
- Power Input: AC Power Cable (100-240V)
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- Streaming Services: AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa MRM
- TWS: No
- Voice Assistants: Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant (simultaneous)
- Weight: 9.1lbs / 4.2kg
- Wifi: Yes
- Wifi Version: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)
- Woofer Cabinet: Ported
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#5 Marshall Woburn III [Amazon]: $580
- Negatives: Hollow sounding, peaky upper mids. Not as deep bass as others in the class.
- App: Yes
- Aux Input: Yes
- Bass Extension (-10dB): ~45Hz
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Bluetooth Codecs: SBC
- Bluetooth Version: 5.2
- Dimensions: 15.75” x 12.48” x 7.99” (400 x 317 x 203 mm)
- Driver: 6” woofer, 2x 2” midranges, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters
- EQ: Yes (Bass/Treble)
- Frequency Response: 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
- IP Rating: None
- Inputs: Bluetooth, HDMI, RCA, Aux
- Max Volume: 100.5dB @ 1m
- Output Power: 150W (Woofer: 90W, Midrange: 2x15W, Tweeters: 2x15W)
- Party Mode: No
- Power Input: AC Power cord
- Stereo: Yes
- TWS: No
- Weight: 16.4lbs / 7.44kg
- Wifi: No
- Woofer Cabinet: Bass-reflex (ported)
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#6 Marshall Woburn II [Amazon]: $430
- Negatives: Huge treble rolloff. Quite muddy. Not as deep bass as others in the class. Not as loud as the Woburn I
- App: Yes
- Aux Input: Yes
- Bass Extension (-10dB): ~47Hz
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Bluetooth Codecs: AptX, SBC
- Bluetooth Version: 5.0
- Dimensions: 15.75” x 12.13” x 7.87” (400 x 308 x 200 mm)
- Driver: 2x 5.25” woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1” tweeters
- EQ: Yes (Bass/Treble)
- Frequency Response: 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
- IP Rating: None
- Inputs: Bluetooth, HDMI, RCA, Aux
- Max Volume: 110dB
- Output Power: 110W (Woofers: 2x50W, Tweeters: 2x15W)
- Party Mode: No
- Power Input: AC Power cord
- Stereo: Yes
- TWS: Yes
- Voice Assistants: Yes (via app)
- Weight: 18.9lbs / 8.57kg
- Wifi: No
- Woofer Cabinet: Ported
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#7 Marshall Woburn I: $500
- Negatives: Peaky midrange, treble rolloff. Not as deep bass as others in the class
- App: No
- Aux Input: Yes
- Bass Extension (-10dB): ~50Hz
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, aptX
- Bluetooth Version: 4.0
- Dimensions: 15.75” x 12.13” x 7.87” (400 x 308 x 200 mm)
- Driver: 2x 5.25” woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1” tweeters
- EQ: Yes (Bass/Treble)
- Frequency Response: 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
- IP Rating: None
- Inputs: Bluetooth, RCA, Aux
- Output Power: 90W
- Party Mode: No
- Power Input: AC Power cord
- Stereo: Yes
- TWS: No
- Weight: 17.4lbs / 7.9kg
- Wifi: No
- Woofer Cabinet: Ported
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#8 Marshall Stanmore II [Amazon]: $300
- Negatives: Not very deep bass. No battery. No water rating.
- App: Yes
- Aux Input: Yes
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 55Hz
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, aptX
- Bluetooth Version: 5.0
- Dimensions: 13.78” x 7.87” x 7.32” (350 x 200 x 185 mm)
- Driver: 5.25” woofer, 2x 2” midranges, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters
- EQ: Yes (Bass/Treble)
- Frequency Response: 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
- IP Rating: None
- Inputs: Bluetooth, RCA, Aux, Optical
- Output Power: 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W)
- Party Mode: No
- Power Bank: No
- Power Input: AC Power brick
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- TWS: Yes
- Voice Assistants: Yes
- Weight: 10.3lbs / 4.65kg
- Wifi: No
- Woofer Cabinet: Ported
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#9 Marshall Stanmore III [Amazon]: $380
- Negatives: Not as good sounding as the Stanmore II. Not enough bass. Distorts at higher volumes.
- App: Yes
- Aux Input: Yes
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Bluetooth Codecs: SBC
- Bluetooth Version: 5.2
- Dimensions: 13.78” x 7.87” x 7.32” (350 x 203 x 188 mm)
- Driver: 5” (midrange/woofer), 1x 5” midrange, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters
- EQ: Yes (Bass/Treble)
- Frequency Response: 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
- IP Rating: None
- Inputs: Bluetooth, RCA, Aux
- Output Power: 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W)
- Party Mode: No
- Power Bank: No
- Power Input: AC Power cord
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- TWS: No
- Weight: 9.7lbs / 4.4kg
- Wifi: No
- Woofer Cabinet: Ported
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#10 Marshall Acton III [Amazon]: $280
- Negatives: Not as deep bass as competitors.
- App: Yes
- Aux Input: Yes
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Bluetooth Codecs: SBC
- Bluetooth Version: 5.2
- Dimensions: 10.24” x 6.69” x 5.91” (260 x 170 x 150 mm)
- Driver: 4” (midrange/woofer), 1x 4” midrange, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters
- EQ: Yes (Bass/Treble)
- Frequency Response: 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
- IP Rating: None
- Inputs: Bluetooth, Aux
- Output Power: 60W (Woofer: 30W, Tweeters: 2x15W)
- Party Mode: No
- Power Bank: No
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- TWS: No
- Weight: 6.3lbs / 2.85kg
- Wifi: No
- Woofer Cabinet: Ported
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#11 Marshall Acton II [Amazon]: $280
- Negatives: Boosted upper bass, not as deep bass as competitors. Boosted highs. Sounds mushy.
- App: Yes
- Aux Input: Yes
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 56Hz
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, aptX
- Bluetooth Version: 5.0
- Dimensions: 10.24” x 6.02” x 5.91” (260 x 153 x 150 mm)
- Driver: 4” (midrange/woofer), 1x 4” midrange, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters
- EQ: Yes (Bass/Treble)
- Frequency Response: 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
- IP Rating: None
- Inputs: Bluetooth, Aux
- Output Power: 50W (Woofer: 25W, Tweeters: 2x12.5W)
- Party Mode: No
- Power Bank: No
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- TWS: No
- Voice Assistants: Yes
- Weight: 4.5 lbs / 2.9kg
- Wifi: No
- Woofer Cabinet: Ported
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#12 B&O Beosound 2 [Amazon]: $3200
- Negatives: Overly boosted bass and recessed mids. Overly expensive
- App: Yes
- Aux Input: Yes
- Bass Extension (-10dB): ~45Hz
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX
- Bluetooth Version: 4.2
- Dimensions: 11.8” x 11.8” (300 x 300 mm)
- Driver: 1x 5.5” + passive radiator woofer
- EQ: Yes (via app)
- Frequency Response: 37Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified)
- Inputs: Bluetooth, Aux, Optical, Chromecast
- Max Volume: 94dB
- Output Power: 200W
- Party Mode: Yes
- Power Input: AC Power cord
- Stereo: 360-degree
- TWS: Yes
- Voice Assistants: Yes (Google Assistant)
- Weight: 9lbs / 4.1kg
- Wifi: Yes
- Woofer Cabinet: Sealed with passive radiator
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#13 Klipsch The Three II [Amazon]: $400
- Negatives: Treble boosted. Not as deep of bass as others.
- App: No
- Aux Input: Yes
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, aptX
- Bluetooth Version: 4.2
- Dimensions: 11” x 7.3” x 7.3” (280 x 186 x 186 mm)
- Driver: 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges
- EQ: Yes (Bass/Treble)
- Frequency Response: 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
- Inputs: Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB
- Output Power: 60W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x15W)
- Party Mode: No
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- TWS: No
- Weight: 10.3lbs / 4.7kg
- Wifi: No
- Woofer Cabinet: Ported
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#14 Klipsch The One II [Amazon]: $170
- Negatives: Treble boosted. Not as deep of bass as others.
- App: No
- Aux Input: Yes
- Battery Life: No Battery
- Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, aptX
- Bluetooth Version: 4.2
- Dimensions: 9.1” x 5.9” x 5.9” (231 x 150 x 150 mm)
- Driver: 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges
- EQ: Yes (Bass/Treble)
- Frequency Response: 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
- Inputs: Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB
- Output Power: 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W)
- Party Mode: No
- Stereo: Partially (1 woofer)
- TWS: No
- Weight: 8.5lbs / 3.9kg
- Wifi: No
- Woofer Cabinet: Ported
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