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?
Whether you’re binge watching YouTube videos, working on a student project, or getting some actual work done, good computer audio is a key part of a home desktop arrangement. There’s just one problem: You’ve gotta get some external speakers. Read more…
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BEST FOR BLENDING IN
Edifier Exclaim e10
These skinny speakers have a unique look that can fit in with just about any office setup without looking out of place, to go along with simple-to-understand features.
- Supported Connectivity: 3.5mm AUX
- Size: 7.09 x 4.13 x 12.2 inches
- Weight: 5.29 lbs
- Color: Silver
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MOST AFFORDABLE
Logitech S120 2.0 Stereo Speakers
These 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
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BEST UNDER $50
Creative Pebble Plus
These 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
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BEST BLUETOOTH OPTION
TaoTronics Bluetooth 5.0 Computer Speaker
This 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
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BEST FOR BASS
CyberAcoustics CA-3602FFP
With an included subwoofer for bass and a control pod for easy volume adjustment, these CyberAcoustics speakers rival some more expensive speakers in terms of features.
- Supported Connectivity: 3.5mm AUX
- Size: 12 x 11.5 x 9.5 inches
- Weight: 9 lbs
- Color: Black
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BEST FOR LAPTOPS
Sanyun SW102 Computer Speakers
These 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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