All products featured are independently chosen by us. However, SoundGuys may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links. See our ethics statement.
1 / 4Edifier
Edifier R1280T Powered
Sound
3.1/ 5
SoundMDAQS OverallMDAQS Overall — measured in the SoundGuys lab.
Key specs
Amplification
Active (powered)Most commonActive (powered)69%Passive31%
Active (powered) is the most common — on 69% of the 29 hi-fi & bookshelf speakers we've cataloged (of 32).
Driver Count
2Below average2
16
below average for hi-fi & bookshelf speakers — based on 29 of 32 we've cataloged.
Connection Type
Wired-rcaMost commonWired-rca28%Bluetooth17%Wired-aux-3.5mm15%Optical14%
Wired-rca is the most common — on 28% of the 86 hi-fi & bookshelf speakers we've cataloged (of 32).
Mounting Type
Most commonBookshelf/tabletop78%Floorstanding9%Wall-mount9%Bookshelf3%
Bookshelf/tabletop is the most common — on 78% of the 32 hi-fi & bookshelf speakers we've cataloged (of 32).
Sound
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
- Driver Count
- 2
- Channels
- 2
- Total Power Output
- 42 W
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired-rca
Design
- Mounting Type
- Bookshelf/tabletop
- Color Options
- Black, white, wood
- Dimensions Depth
- 239 mm
- Dimensions Height
- 161 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 146 mm
- Power Source
- AC mains
- Weight
- 2450 g
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Connectivity6.5
Design7.0
Features5.0
Value8.5
The verdict
If you're a student, or someone who needs to furnish a desk with inexpensive speakers, the Edifier R1280T is a solid option. It won't replace larger systems, or work well for a large party — but those are a poor fit for small rooms anyway.
✓What we like
✓Decent sound
✓Price
✓Size
✓Simplicity of use
✕What could be better
✕Somewhat limited in level
More Hi-Fi & Bookshelf Speakers
See our top picks ›
