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Edifier M60 vs Edifier R1280T

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Edifier M60

Black

Pair of black Edifier M60 compact desktop speakers, each with a dome tweeter above a 3-inch mid-low driver
Exact model & source notes

The M60 is a compact active-plus-passive desktop pair, each cabinet 100 mm wide with a 3-inch mid-low driver and 1-inch silk dome tweeter, rated 66 W RMS in total. It accepts Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, USB-C audio and a 3.5 mm AUX input.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
3 inMid-low driver size4 in
1 of 9 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
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THE CONTENDER

Edifier R1280T

Brown

Edifier R1280T bookshelf speakers in brown wood finish, one with its grey grille fitted, and a small remote control
Exact model & source notes

The R1280T is a wired active-plus-passive bookshelf pair with 4-inch bass drivers and 13 mm silk dome tweeters, rated 21 W × 2 RMS. It has two RCA inputs, side-panel volume, bass and treble dials and a small remote, but no Bluetooth.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

M60 UK & US retailers

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UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
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01 / 07

Enclosure

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Edifier M60Hand-crafted wooden cabinets

Manufacturer specification

Edifier R1280TWooden enclosure with removable front plate

Manufacturer specification · Edifier describes a 'Classic wooden enclosure' that minimizes acoustic resonance; the wood/panel material grade is not published. The FAQ answers 'Does the front plate come off?' with 'Yes.'

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

9 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Edifier M60Hand-crafted wooden cabinets
Edifier R1280TWooden enclosure with removable front plate
Sources
Edifier R1280T

Manufacturer specification · Edifier describes a 'Classic wooden enclosure' that minimizes acoustic resonance; the wood/panel material grade is not published. The FAQ answers 'Does the front plate come off?' with 'Yes.'

Edifier UK — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1280T product page and specification

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Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Edifier M60Stereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speaker
Edifier R1280TStereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speaker; 2-way active crossover
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · Per the manual's box contents; same external size listed for each speaker.

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier M60 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1280T

Manufacturer specification · Passive speaker is wired to the active speaker's speaker output with the supplied cable.

Edifier UK — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product page

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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Edifier M60Active speaker, passive speaker, speaker stands, speaker connecting cable, power cable, 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable, 3.5 mm to RCA cable, USB-C to USB-C cable, quick start guide, safety instructions
Edifier R1280TActive speaker, passive speaker, remote control, speaker connecting cable, 3.5 mm to dual RCA cable, dual RCA to dual RCA cable, user manual
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · Per the manual's box-contents illustration (checked visually); the USB cable is for audio streaming only.

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier M60 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page

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Input sensitivity

In Visual facts
Edifier M60AUX: 500 ± 50 mV; USB-C: 450 ± 50 mFFS; Bluetooth: 450 ± 50 mFFS
Edifier R1280TPC: 750 ± 50 mV; AUX: 550 ± 50 mV
Sources
Edifier R1280T

Manufacturer specification · The manual labels the first input 'PC'; the UK/US specification tables print 'LPC: 750mV ± 50mV'.

Edifier UK — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product page

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Edifier M60Bluetooth 5.3 (SBC, LDAC), USB-C audio, 3.5 mm AUX
Edifier R1280TTwo stereo RCA analogue inputs (PC and AUX)
Sources
Edifier R1280T

Manufacturer specification · No Bluetooth (Edifier FAQ). If two sources are connected, both play simultaneously; there is no input selector.

Edifier UK — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product page

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Rated power and measurement basis

In Visual facts
Edifier M6066 W RMS total: treble 15 W × 2 + mid-low 18 W × 2
Edifier R1280T42 W RMS total: 21 W × 2 (DRC on)
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS amplifier rating per driver band and channel; load impedance and distortion basis not published.

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier USA — M60 product page and specificationEdifier M60 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1280T

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS rating per channel with dynamic range control on; load impedance not published.

Edifier UK — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product page

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Power supply

In Visual facts
Edifier M60Built-in mains power with detachable power cable; input 100–240 V~ 50/60 Hz 400 mA
Edifier R1280TBuilt-in mains power in the active speaker with attached power cord and power switch
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · One input rating is published in the manual, which marks the plug drawing as illustrative only; the regional plug/cable type is not published.

Edifier M60 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1280T

Manufacturer specification · The manual only says to connect the AC plug to the correct AC voltage outlet; no voltage/frequency or UK vs US cord difference is published.

Edifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product page

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Mid-low driver size

Edifier M603 in
Edifier R1280T4 in
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · Long-throw aluminium-diaphragm mid-low driver per speaker.

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier USA — M60 product page and specification

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Dimensions of each unit

Edifier M60100 × 168 × 147 mm (W × H × D), per speaker
Edifier R1280T146 × 234 × 196 mm (W × H × D)
Sources
Edifier R1280T

Manufacturer specification · From the user manual linked on the current product page (not repeated in the web specification table); per-cabinet basis is implied, not stated. The manual does not state whether it describes the R1280T V2024 revision named on the product pages.

Edifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product page

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (11)

Amplifier type

Edifier M60Texas Instruments closed-loop Class-D amplifier; built-in DSP with two-way active crossover and DRC
Edifier R1280TNot verified
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · Edifier: with its TI analogue front end and Class-D amplifier, the M60 operates at 24-bit/96kHz.

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier USA — M60 product page and specification
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

App support

Edifier M60EDIFIER ConneX app (input switching, playback control, EQ / sound effect selection and customisation, touch panel backlight settings, firmware upgrades)
Edifier R1280TNot verified
Sources
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth codecs

Edifier M60SBC, LDAC
Edifier R1280TNot verified
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · Edifier: LDAC offers a maximum transmission bitrate of up to 990 kbps and streams up to 24-bit/96kHz from Android devices running version 8.0 or later.

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier USA — M60 product page and specification
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Controls

Edifier M60Top-mounted capacitive touch panel (touch and swipe) with automatic backlight
Edifier R1280TNot verified
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · Edifier: the backlight activates when a hand approaches and turns off on its own; backlight settings are in the EDIFIER ConneX app.

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier USA — M60 product page and specification
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Frequency response

Edifier M6058 Hz – 40 kHz
Edifier R1280TConflicting evidence
Sources
Edifier R1280T

Product pages list 52 Hz – 20 kHz; the linked manual lists 75 Hz – 18 kHz (±9 dB). · Manufacturer specification

Edifier UK — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight

Edifier M60Not verified
Edifier R1280TNot verified
Sources
Edifier M60

Edifier's UK and US specification tables list 'Net Weight: 3.07kg' without stating whether it covers both speakers or includes the stands, while the dimensions are given per speaker; no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier USA — M60 product page and specification
Edifier R1280T

Edifier's UK/US specification tables list 'Net Weight: 4.9kg' and the manual 'Weight (net/gross): Approx. 4.9 kg / 5.65 kg', without stating whether the net figure is for the pair or one speaker; no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

Edifier UK — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

1 shared field has the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Edifier M60

What it brings

What to check

Edifier R1280T

What it brings

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
21 of 21 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Edifier M60 and Edifier R1280T
SpecificationEdifier M60Edifier R1280T
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · Per the manual's box contents; same external size listed for each speaker.

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier M60 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1280T

Manufacturer specification · Passive speaker is wired to the active speaker's speaker output with the supplied cable.

Edifier UK — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Stereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speakerStereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speaker; 2-way active crossover
Mid-low driver sizeDifferent
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · Long-throw aluminium-diaphragm mid-low driver per speaker.

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier USA — M60 product page and specification
3 in4 in
Tweeter sizeDifferent
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · Silk dome tweeter per speaker.

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier USA — M60 product page and specification
Edifier R1280T

Manufacturer specification · Silk dome tweeter (0.5 in on the web page).

Edifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
1 in13 mm
Frequency response
Sources
58 Hz – 40 kHzConflicting sources
≥ 85 dB(A)≥ 85 dB(A)
Distortion
Sources
Edifier M60

No source recorded.

Edifier R1280T

Manufacturer specification · Manual figure; measurement level and frequency not stated.

Edifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Not provided≤0.5%
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1280T

Manufacturer specification · No Bluetooth (Edifier FAQ). If two sources are connected, both play simultaneously; there is no input selector.

Edifier UK — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Bluetooth 5.3 (SBC, LDAC), USB-C audio, 3.5 mm AUXTwo stereo RCA analogue inputs (PC and AUX)
Input sensitivityDifferent
Sources
AUX: 500 ± 50 mV; USB-C: 450 ± 50 mFFS; Bluetooth: 450 ± 50 mFFSPC: 750 ± 50 mV; AUX: 550 ± 50 mV
Bluetooth version
Sources
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded.

5.3Not provided
Bluetooth codecs
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · Edifier: LDAC offers a maximum transmission bitrate of up to 990 kbps and streams up to 24-bit/96kHz from Android devices running version 8.0 or later.

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier USA — M60 product page and specification
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded.

SBC, LDACNot provided
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS amplifier rating per driver band and channel; load impedance and distortion basis not published.

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier USA — M60 product page and specificationEdifier M60 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1280T

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS rating per channel with dynamic range control on; load impedance not published.

Edifier UK — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
66 W RMS total: treble 15 W × 2 + mid-low 18 W × 242 W RMS total: 21 W × 2 (DRC on)
Amplifier type
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · Edifier: with its TI analogue front end and Class-D amplifier, the M60 operates at 24-bit/96kHz.

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier USA — M60 product page and specification
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded.

Texas Instruments closed-loop Class-D amplifier; built-in DSP with two-way active crossover and DRCNot provided
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · One input rating is published in the manual, which marks the plug drawing as illustrative only; the regional plug/cable type is not published.

Edifier M60 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1280T

Manufacturer specification · The manual only says to connect the AC plug to the correct AC voltage outlet; no voltage/frequency or UK vs US cord difference is published.

Edifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Built-in mains power with detachable power cable; input 100–240 V~ 50/60 Hz 400 mABuilt-in mains power in the active speaker with attached power cord and power switch
Controls
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · Edifier: the backlight activates when a hand approaches and turns off on its own; backlight settings are in the EDIFIER ConneX app.

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier USA — M60 product page and specification
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded.

Top-mounted capacitive touch panel (touch and swipe) with automatic backlightNot provided
EDIFIER ConneX app (input switching, playback control, EQ / sound effect selection and customisation, touch panel backlight settings, firmware upgrades)Not provided
Tone controls
Sources
Edifier M60

No source recorded.

Not providedMaster volume, treble and bass dials; IR remote with volume and mute
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1280T

Manufacturer specification · From the user manual linked on the current product page (not repeated in the web specification table); per-cabinet basis is implied, not stated. The manual does not state whether it describes the R1280T V2024 revision named on the product pages.

Edifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
100 × 168 × 147 mm (W × H × D), per speaker146 × 234 × 196 mm (W × H × D)
EnclosureDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1280T

Manufacturer specification · Edifier describes a 'Classic wooden enclosure' that minimizes acoustic resonance; the wood/panel material grade is not published. The FAQ answers 'Does the front plate come off?' with 'Yes.'

Edifier UK — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1280T product page and specification
Hand-crafted wooden cabinetsWooden enclosure with removable front plate
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
Edifier M60

Manufacturer specification · Per the manual's box-contents illustration (checked visually); the USB cable is for audio streaming only.

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier M60 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Active speaker, passive speaker, speaker stands, speaker connecting cable, power cable, 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable, 3.5 mm to RCA cable, USB-C to USB-C cable, quick start guide, safety instructionsActive speaker, passive speaker, remote control, speaker connecting cable, 3.5 mm to dual RCA cable, dual RCA to dual RCA cable, user manual
Hi-Res Audio certification
Sources
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded.

Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certifiedNot provided
Show unverified (1)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Weight
Sources
Edifier M60

Edifier's UK and US specification tables list 'Net Weight: 3.07kg' without stating whether it covers both speakers or includes the stands, while the dimensions are given per speaker; no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

Edifier UK — M60 product page and specificationEdifier USA — M60 product page and specification
Edifier R1280T

Edifier's UK/US specification tables list 'Net Weight: 4.9kg' and the manual 'Weight (net/gross): Approx. 4.9 kg / 5.65 kg', without stating whether the net figure is for the pair or one speaker; no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

Edifier UK — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Not listed by the manufacturerNot listed by the manufacturer
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