Active speakers whose maker data shows exceptionally neutral balance and useful bass reach, with analog, digital and USB inputs.
63 powered speakers in our rankings have a USB digital audio input, letting the speaker act as a USB DAC and amplifier for a computer. The digital signal goes straight in, skipping the computer’s own sound card and any analog cabling between them.
A speaker’s rank here reflects its measured audio performance, not the presence of this input. If you want a USB input specifically weighed against sound quality rather than just listed, see our curated best powered speakers with a USB input picks instead. For background on this and other connector types, see powered speaker inputs explained.
This is every match, grouped by size and sorted by measured sound quality.
The Speakers
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Top picks
Small desktop monitors with very accurate sound and surprisingly deep bass for their size, plus a simple USB connection.
Small desktop speakers with even sound, USB, Bluetooth and included stands, easy to set up at a desk.
Every match 63
- Denon Home 200
A compact smart speaker with stereo sound from one box, Dolby Atmos Music and HEOS multiroom with AirPlay 2.
Amazon $399.00 eBay$399eachYes-3 x Class D - Denon Home 150 Discontinued
A compact smart speaker with built in Alexa, easy HEOS setup and stereo pairing with a second unit.
eBay$249eachYes-- - Klipsch The One Plus
A retro tabletop speaker with Bluetooth 5.3, linking to other compatible speakers, USB-C playback with charging and app EQ.
Amazon $239.99 eBay$239.99eachUSB-C-60W total - Denon Home 400
A mid size smart speaker with wide stereo, up firing drivers for Dolby Atmos Music, and HEOS multiroom with AirPlay 2.
Amazon $599.00 eBay$599eachYes-6 x Class D - JBL Authentics 200
A retro styled Wi-Fi speaker that plays surprisingly loud and runs Alexa and Google Assistant at the same time.
Amazon $199.95 eBay$199.95eachYes-90W - Denon Home 250
A Wi-Fi smart speaker with stereo sound from one cabinet, built in Alexa, AirPlay 2 and HEOS multiroom.
Amazon $549.00 eBay$549eachYes-80W - Google Home Max Discontinued
A large Google smart speaker with two woofers, automatic room tuning and stereo pairing, praised by owners for its bass.
eBay$399eachYes-6x Class-D amplifiers - Sonos Era 100
A compact Wi-Fi smart speaker with stereo from two angled tweeters, Trueplay room tuning, Alexa and Sonos multiroom.
Amazon $217.99 Sonos $219.00 eBay$217.99eachLine-in adapter sold separat-- - Klipsch The Three II Discontinued
A retro tabletop speaker with aptX Bluetooth and a wide range of inputs including optical, RCA, aux and USB.
eBay$400eachYes-60W - Klipsch The Three Plus
A retro tabletop speaker with a built in phono input for a turntable, plenty of volume and optical and USB-C inputs.
Amazon $274.99 eBay$274.99eachYes-120W total - Klipsch The One II
A compact retro tabletop speaker with Bluetooth and plenty of inputs, including optical, RCA, aux and USB.
Amazon $149.95 eBay$149.95eachYes-50W - JBL Authentics 500
A large smart speaker with a built in subwoofer, virtual Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi streaming and both Alexa and Google Assistant.
Amazon $449.95 eBay$449.95eachYes-270W - Sonos Era 300
A Wi-Fi smart speaker with real stereo and Dolby Atmos spatial audio, excellent Alexa voice pickup and Trueplay room tuning.
Amazon $497.00 Sonos $499.00 eBay$497eachLine-in adapter sold separat-- - Denon Home 600
A large flagship smart speaker with a built in subwoofer, up firing drivers for Dolby Atmos Music, and HEOS multiroom streaming.
Amazon $799.00 eBay$799eachYes-8 x Class D - Denon Home 350
A large Wi-Fi smart speaker that plays loud, with lossless streaming, built in Alexa that hears you well, and app tone controls.
Amazon $749.00 eBay$749eachYes-- - ADAM Audio D3v
Small desktop monitors with very accurate sound and surprisingly deep bass for their size, plus a simple USB connection.
Amazon $349.00 eBay$349per pairYes50Hz100W RMS per speaker - Cambridge Audio L/R S
Compact desk speakers with very accurate sound, Bluetooth and optical and USB inputs, best for close listening.
Amazon $549.00 eBay$549per pairYes57Hz100W total - IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro
Tiny desktop monitors with automatic room correction using an included microphone, plus surprisingly deep bass and loudness for their size.
B&H Photo Video $249.99 eBay$499.98per pairYes-50W Class D per speak… - KEF LSX II
Compact wireless bookshelf speakers with rich streaming support, HDMI ARC, USB-C and wireless pairing between the speakers.
Amazon $1,499.99 eBay$1,499.99per pairYes-200W - Edifier M60
Small desktop speakers with even sound, USB, Bluetooth and included stands, easy to set up at a desk.
Amazon $199.99 eBay$199.99per pairYes67Hz66W total - Kanto ORA4
Compact desktop speakers with good sound for the size, deeper bass than most desk speakers, and USB-C and Bluetooth inputs.
Amazon $449.99 eBay$449.99per pairUSB-C54Hz70W RMS total - Kanto ORA
Ultra compact desktop speakers for computers, with USB-C, RCA and Bluetooth inputs and a subwoofer output.
Amazon $349.99 eBay$349.99per pairUSB-C 24-bit/96kHz55Hz50W RMS - Audioengine A2+
Tiny desktop speakers with Bluetooth, USB and analog inputs and a variable RCA output.
Amazon $299.00 eBay$299per pairYes105.5Hz15W RMS / 30W peak pe… - Kanto YU2
A compact desktop pair with a built in USB DAC, an aux input and a subwoofer output.
Amazon $189.99 eBay$189.99per pairDAC up to 16-bit/48kHz-50W RMS - Edifier M90
A desktop pair with HDMI eARC, optical, USB-C and LDAC Bluetooth, plus a remote and subwoofer output for TV or PC.
Amazon $369.99 eBay$369.99per pairYes-100W RMS total - Creative Pebble Pro
Tiny, cheap desk speakers with RGB lighting, USB-C audio, Bluetooth and headset ports that play louder with a stronger charger.
Amazon $64.99 eBay$64.99per pairYes-Up to 30W RMS - Creative Pebble V3
Tiny angled desktop speakers that run from one USB-C cable, with Bluetooth, an aux input and a dialog clarity switch.
Amazon $39.99 eBay$39.99per pairUSB-C-8W RMS - Klipsch The Fives Discontinued
A versatile powered pair that replaces a soundbar, with good balance in Bass Cut mode plus HDMI ARC, phono and a subwoofer output.
Amazon $324.95 eBay$324.95per pairYes57Hz160W total system pow… - Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus
Powered speakers with natural, even sound and deep bass for their size, plus lots of digital inputs and a subwoofer output.
Amazon $699.99 eBay$699.99per pairYes42Hz240W total - Klipsch The Fives II
A compact powered pair with horn tweeters that can stand in for a soundbar, with HDMI eARC, Wi-Fi streaming and Dirac Live room correction.
Amazon $1,399.99 B&H Photo Video $1,399.99 eBay$1,399.99per pairUSB-C-160W total - Cambridge Audio L/R M
A powered stereo pair with HDMI eARC, a phono stage, Bluetooth and room correction, with bass deep enough for most music.
Cambridge Audio $1,599.00 eBay$1,599per pairYes-300W total - Airpulse A100
A compact powered pair with a ribbon tweeter, Bluetooth, digital inputs, a remote and a subwoofer output.
Amazon $999.99 B&H Photo Video $999.99 eBay$999.99per pairYes63.0Hz100W total - KEF LSX II LT
Compact wireless speakers with HDMI and optical inputs, made for a TV or desk, with sound that stays even across a sofa.
Amazon $749.99 eBay$749.99per pairYes55Hz100w RMS Per Speaker - KEF Coda W
A powered stereo pair with coaxial drivers, a phono stage, HDMI ARC, USB-C and aptX Lossless Bluetooth.
Amazon $999.99 eBay$999.99per pairYes-200W - Kanto Tuk G2
A desk or living room pair with solid bass for its size, optical, USB-C, aptX Adaptive Bluetooth and a subwoofer output.
Crutchfield $899.99 eBay$899.99per pairYes52Hz130W Class D total - Kali Audio LP-UNF
A compact desktop speaker system with USB, Bluetooth and analog inputs, and sound that stays even whether you sit or stand.
Amazon $349.00 eBay$349per pairYes54Hz160W total - Vanatoo Transparent Zero Plus
A compact desktop pair with an even midrange, Bluetooth and USB inputs, and automatic subwoofer crossover.
Amazon $499.99 eBay$499.99per pairYes92Hz120W total - Neumi BS5P-ARC
An inexpensive powered pair with HDMI ARC, an easy way to upgrade TV sound with stereo speakers.
Amazon $219.99 eBay$219.99per pairYes-75W total - Dayton Audio M4
A compact, affordable powered desk pair with Bluetooth, USB-C, a subwoofer output and a soft, unfatiguing treble.
Parts Express $249.98 eBay$249.98per pairYes121Hz75W RMS - Onkyo GX-30ARC
A compact desk or TV speaker pair with HDMI ARC, optical and USB inputs in one simple setup.
Amazon $349.00 B&H Photo Video $349.99 eBay$349per pairYes-Class D amplification - Audio Pro Addon T14 Discontinued
An affordable wireless powered pair with Bluetooth aptX, RCA and USB inputs, and a subwoofer output.
eBay$190per pairYes51.9Hz100W - Kanto YU4 G2 Upcoming
An upcoming powered pair with a phono preamp, optical, USB-C and Bluetooth inputs, a subwoofer output and a phone charging port.
$449.99per pairYes-110W RMS - Kali Audio IN-UNF
A desk system of small coaxial satellites and a bass module, with DSP placement controls and USB-C, optical and balanced inputs.
Kali Audio $699 eBay$699per pairYes47Hz100W LF + 60W mid/HF… - AIYIMA S600
A budget powered pair with an unusually wide set of inputs, including HDMI ARC, optical and USB, plus a remote and subwoofer output.
AIYIMA $159.99 eBay$159.99per pairYes-100W RMS - Klipsch Reference R-40PM
Powered bookshelf speakers with horn tweeters, a phono preamp, optical, USB and Bluetooth inputs, and a subwoofer output.
Amazon $439.00 eBay$439per pairUSB-B audio-70W total - Aalto Speakers Aalto 3 Active Pro
Active speakers whose maker data shows exceptionally neutral balance and useful bass reach, with analog, digital and USB inputs.
Aalto Speakers eBay€5,490per pairYes-4x 245W - Taipuu Kero Active Stream
Active streaming speakers with flat, deep sound and every input you need, including HDMI ARC, optical, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Audiokauppa eBay€7,600per pairYes34.1Hz200W per pair - JBL 4305P
Powered speakers with studio accuracy plus streaming, optical and USB inputs, made for a living room or desk.
Amazon $1,499.99 eBay$1,499.99per pairYes45Hz300W system: 125W LF… - Klipsch The Nines II
Powered horn speakers with HDMI eARC, a phono stage, Wi-Fi streaming and room correction, an all in one living room system.
Amazon $2,399.99 B&H Photo Video $2,399.99 eBay$2,399.99per pairUSB-C-260W total - Klipsch The Nines
Powered horn speakers with even mids, solid bass, HDMI ARC and a phono input, convenient for both TV and music.
Crutchfield $999.99 eBay$999.99per pairYes42.5Hz240W total - JBL 4329P Discontinued
Discontinued powered horn speakers with deep bass, streaming, and Bluetooth, a convenient full range living room system.
eBay$4,500per pairYes31Hz300W RMS per speaker - Cambridge Audio L/R X
Active speakers with HDMI eARC, a phono input, Wi-Fi streaming, wide even dispersion, and solid bass.
Amazon $2,399.00 eBay$2,399per pairYes43Hz800W total - Edifier S3000MKII
A wireless linked powered pair with planar tweeters, plenty of power, and inputs for nearly everything, from XLR and optical to aptX HD Bluetooth.
Amazon $899.97 eBay$899.97per pairYes-256W RMS total - Kanto YU6 G2 Upcoming
A powered bookshelf pair for turntables, TVs and computers, with a phono preamp, optical, USB-C, Bluetooth and a subwoofer output.
$549.99per pairYes-130W RMS - Klipsch The Sevens II
A large powered pair with 6.5 inch woofers and 200W per side, plus HDMI eARC, Wi-Fi streaming, Dirac Live and a phono stage.
Amazon $1,899.99 eBay$1,899.99per pairUSB-C-200W per speaker - Edifier S3000Pro Discontinued
A large powered pair with digital and analog inputs and tone controls, a complete music system with no separate amplifier needed.
eBay$900per pairYes-78w RMS Per Speaker - Klipsch The Sevens
A powered stereo pair for TV and music with HDMI, phono, optical, USB and Bluetooth inputs plus a subwoofer output.
Amazon $799.12 eBay$799.12per pairYes49Hz200W total - Klipsch Reference R-50PM
Powered bookshelf speakers with horn tweeters, a phono preamp, optical, USB, Bluetooth and a subwoofer output.
Amazon $449.99 eBay$449.99per pairUSB-B audio-120W total - Klipsch ProMedia Lumina
A desktop 2.1 system with horn tweeters, a separate subwoofer for real bass, tiltable stands, app control, and USB-C plus Bluetooth.
Amazon $379.99 eBay$379.99Yes46Hz100W RMS, 200W peak - Logitech Z407
A compact 2.1 desk system with a wireless control dial, satellites that stand upright or lie flat, and USB, aux and Bluetooth inputs.
Amazon $115.50 eBay$115.50Micro-USB-40W RMS - Aalto Speakers Aalto 9
Huge active speakers with extremely accurate sound and bass flat to 20Hz, so they never need a subwoofer.
Aalto Speakers eBay€29,990per pairYes20.3Hz1500W total per speak… - Taipuu Kero L Active Pro
Active floorstanding speakers with extremely accurate sound, deep bass and plenty of built in power.
Aalto Speakers eBay€6,800per pairYes35.1Hz3x 245W per speaker - Grimm Audio LS1c + SB1
A complete active monitor system with matching subwoofers, very wide dispersion, accurate sound and low distortion.
The Listening Room $43,440 eBay$43,440per pairYes-240W woofer and 100W…