Rank #1 in Best Studio Monitors 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Lie
Edifier M60 Compact Desktop Speakers, 66W RMS
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Edifier M60 is a pair of two-way active desktop speakers — 3-inch aluminium mid-low drivers and 1-inch silk dome tweeters in a 100 x 168 x 147mm MDF cabinet, 66W RMS in total — and it takes first place in this guide at £159.99. Its spec table is the reason it leads rather than the reason to doubt it. The two numbers that catch other listings out in this guide hold up here: Unit Count reads 2.0 count, so the price is for both speakers rather than one, and the 66W headline resolves exactly into the 18W+18W mid-low and 15W+15W treble split quoted in the same bullet. Where the listing does switch units, it still agrees with itself — the tweeter is 2.5 Centimetres in the spec table and 1 inch in the copy, which is the same measurement written two ways.
The field that does not behave is the one labelled Antenna Location, which reads "For computers, TVs, game consoles" — a use case, not a location. Treat that column with the same caution the rest of this guide applies elsewhere, and buy on the 3-inch driver, the USB-C, AUX and Bluetooth 5.3 input list, and 1,910 ratings at 4.6. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for this product; we have not measured or listened to it ourselves.
How those 1,910 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £159.99 for the pair |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 1,910 ratings |
| Total output | 66W RMS — 18W+18W mid-low and 15W+15W treble |
| Drivers | 3-inch aluminium mid-low driver, 1-inch silk dome tweeter |
| Cabinet | 100mm W x 168mm H x 147mm D per speaker; 4.4 kg total |
| Unit count | 2.0 count, so the £159.99 covers both speakers |
| Inputs | Bluetooth V5.3 with LDAC, USB-C and AUX |
| Antenna location (as listed) | For computers, TVs, game consoles |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I previously had the R1700BT's and they had more bass but everything else was muffled and a lot of detail was lost.I noticed listening to rain in Cyberpunk 2077 or ASMR videos that half of the detail was missing entirely and could only be partially recovered by slamming the treble to the max! They were also very big and unsightly IMO, and dominated my desk.I opted for these smaller M60's instead and couldn't be happier. They aren't bass monsters obviously, but I feel they offer a really good balance of everything. They are also perfectly sized for desk top use and don't dominate over your monitor.With that in mind, these really are more for a desk and not for placing on a book shelf to fill a room. Great sound for the money.I suppose the only area they lack is the bass and in that regard my old Logitech Z623's were miles better with their sub and worth the extra £30. Obviously you are sacrificing a lot of space by doing that but that's the way to go for bass, rather than something like the R1700BT's which didn't really deliver sub-like bass and had other problems for their trouble.I've no issue with the touch controls on top. I'd always prefer physical buttons and dials, but appreciate the sleek and clean design.I've used them with my PC, Switch and PS5 Pro and they work fine. I set those devices to PCM stereo out when using these speakers.”
Verified purchase“Deep and warm sound from such a small set of speakers. Perfect for use with a PC but a little too small to be used to fill a room.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Studio Monitors 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Lie.
Questions people ask
Does the £159.99 buy one Edifier M60 or a pair?
A pair. The listing's Unit Count is 2.0 count, and the power is quoted as a total of 66W RMS, made up of 18W+18W plus 15W+15W across both speakers.
Does the 66W RMS figure match the breakdown in the same bullet?
Yes. 18W + 18W for the mid-low drivers and 15W + 15W for the treble adds up to exactly 66W, so the headline power number reconciles with its own parts list.
How big is each Edifier M60 cabinet?
100mm wide, 168mm high and 147mm deep per speaker, which the listing likens to the width and height of a mobile phone. The two speakers together weigh 4.4 kg.
What can I connect to the Edifier M60?
Bluetooth V5.3, USB-C and AUX. The Bluetooth receiver supports the LDAC codec at up to 990 kbps, for 24-bit/96 kHz audio from Android devices running version 8.0 or later.
Does the spec table agree with the bullets on driver size?
It does. Speaker Size and Woofer Driver Diameter both read 3 Inches, matching the 3-inch aluminium mid-low driver in the copy. The tweeter is listed as 2.5 Centimetres where the bullet says 1 inch — the same measurement in two units.
What is the Edifier M60 rated on Amazon?
4.6 out of 5 from 1,910 ratings. Of the 100 ratings in the breakdown shown on the listing, 81 are five-star and 11 are four-star.
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