Now that so many Americans are working from home full-time, a lot of us are spending a ton of time in front of our home computers. And if there’s one thing that’s true about most computers, it’s that they have pretty terrible built-in speakers. Chances are, you’ll max out the volume button on your laptop and still find the sound too soft to hear your boss on a Zoom or Google Meet conference clearly enough. And if it’s that bad for a conference call, can you imagine streaming a movie or listening to music?
Luckily, you don’t have to just accept your computer’s shoddy speakers as a fact of life. You can either listen to audio with headphones or, even better, with computer speakers. And here’s even better news: you don’t have to break the bank to get decent computer speakers. There are lots of great speakers for a shopper on a budget. Read more...
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BEST UNDER $100
Bose Companion 2 Series IIIThese speakers deliver amazing, crystal clear sound.
- Supported Connectivity: Wired, 3.5mm AUX & PC input
- Size: 5.90 x 3.1 x 7.50 inches
- Weight: 3.97 lbs
- Color: Black
MOST AFFORDABLE
Logitech S120 2.0 Stereo SpeakersThese compact, durable speakers deliver the sound you want at the lowest price.
- Supported Connectivity: Wired, 3.5 mm jack
- Size: 11.46 x 20 x 7.4 inches
- Weight: 2 lbs
- Color: Black
BEST UNDER $50
Creative Pebble PlusThese speakers are small, lightweight, modern and deliver powerful sound with minimal distortion.
- Supported Connectivity: Wired, USB-C or 3.5 mm AUX
- Size: 9.57 x 4.96 x 4.96 inches
- Weight: 7 grams
- Color: Black or White
BEST BLUETOOTH OPTION
TaoTronics Bluetooth 5.0 Computer SpeakerThis speaker is highly versatile, portable and is a great choice for gamers or those with small desk areas.
- Supported Connectivity: Bluetooth and Wired, AUX and RCA cable connection
- Size: 16.14 x 2.17 x 2.64 inches
- Weight: 2.2 lbs
- Color: Black or Red
BEST BOOKSHELF OPTION
Edifier R980T 4” Active Bookshelf SpeakersIf you have the office space, these speakers will deliver great sound from your computer.
- Supported Connectivity: Wired, RCA and 3.5mm cables
- Size: 5.5 x 8.9 x 7.5 inch
- Weight: 7.77 lbs
- Color: Black
BEST FOR LAPTOPS
Sanyun SW102 Computer SpeakersThese small, light, and USB-powered speakers are a great choice if you use a laptop instead of a desktop computer.
- Supported Connectivity: Wired, USB
- Size: 3.94 x 2.76 x 2.76 inches
- Weight: 1.15 lbs
- Color: Black or White with blue toned LEDs
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