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Edifier R1855DB vs Edifier MR3

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Edifier R1855DB

Black

Pair of black Edifier R1855DB bookshelf speakers, one with grille fitted and one showing tweeter and woofer, with remote
Exact model & source notes

The R1855DB is an active-plus-passive bookshelf pair with 116 mm Nomex mid-bass drivers and 19 mm silk tweeters, rated 70 W RMS in total. The active speaker takes Bluetooth 5.1, two analogue line inputs, optical and coaxial, and has a Sub Out.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
Bluetooth version5.15.4
Frequency response60 Hz – 20 kHz52 Hz–40 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio≥ 80 dB(A)≥85 dB(A)
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THE CONTENDER

Edifier MR3

White

White Edifier MR3 active and passive studio monitors at an angle with copper-coloured woofer cones
Exact model & source notes

The MR3 is a compact active/passive monitor pair with 3.5-inch mid-low drivers and 1-inch silk-dome tweeters, rated 18 W + 18 W RMS with DRC on. It accepts balanced TRS, RCA, 3.5 mm AUX and Bluetooth 5.4, has a headphone output socket, and runs on 100–240 V mains.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

R1855DB UK & US retailers

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
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Bluetooth version

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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

Frequency response

In Visual facts
Edifier R1855DB60 Hz – 20 kHz
Edifier MR352 Hz–40 kHz
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

Manufacturer specification · No tolerance (dB) published.

Edifier UK — R1855DB product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1855DB product page and specification

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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Edifier R1855DBActive speaker, passive speaker, remote control, speaker connecting cable, 3.5 mm to RCA cable, RCA to RCA cable, fibre optic cable, user manual
Edifier MR3Active and passive speakers, power cable, speaker connecting cable, 3.5 mm–3.5 mm cable, 3.5 mm–RCA cable, manual, quick start guide and safety instructions
Sources
Edifier MR3

Manufacturer specification · Manual box contents; the US store list omits the power and speaker cables. No TRS cables.

Edifier MR3 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier MR3 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)

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Input sensitivity

In Visual facts
Edifier R1855DBLine In 1: 400 ± 50 mV; Line In 2: 600 ± 50 mV; OPT: 350 ± 50 mFFS; COAX: 350 ± 50 mFFS; Bluetooth: 500 ± 50 mFFS
Edifier MR3TRS: 1228 ± 100 mV (+4 dBu); RCA: 775 ± 50 mV; AUX: 775 ± 50 mV; Bluetooth: 800 ± 50 mFFS
Sources

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Edifier R1855DBBluetooth 5.1, two analogue Line In inputs, optical, coaxial
Edifier MR3Balanced 1/4-inch TRS, unbalanced RCA, 3.5 mm AUX and Bluetooth 5.4 (SBC)
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

Manufacturer specification · Optical/coaxial decode PCM 44.1/48 kHz only. Coaxial cable not included. Bluetooth codecs are not published.

Edifier UK — R1855DB product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1855DB product page and specificationEdifier R1855DB user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier MR3

Manufacturer specification · All inputs including Bluetooth can be used in parallel; Bluetooth multipoint for two devices. No XLR, USB or optical input.

Edifier MR3 (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier MR3 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier MR3 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)

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Rated power and measurement basis

In Visual facts
Edifier R1855DB70 W RMS total: 16 W × 2 (treble) + 19 W × 2 (mid-range/bass)
Edifier MR336 W total RMS (18 W + 18 W, DRC on)
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS rating for the pair; the UK/US tables give 19W × 2 + 16W × 2 and the manual's Italian and Portuguese specification text labels treble 16W+16W and mid-range/bass 19W+19W (the English specification page has no text layer). Load and distortion basis not published. Edifier states the speakers are equipped with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Dynamic Range Control (DRC).

Edifier UK — R1855DB product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1855DB product page and specificationEdifier R1855DB user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier MR3

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating for the pair, stated with dynamic range control (DRC) on; load and distortion limits not stated.

Edifier MR3 (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier MR3 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)

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Power supply

Edifier R1855DBBuilt-in mains power in the active speaker with attached power cord and power switch
Edifier MR3Mains AC input 100–240 V~ 50/60 Hz, 300 mA, via the supplied power cable
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

Manufacturer specification · The manual says the correct operating voltage is on the product plate; no voltage or UK vs US cord difference is published.

Edifier R1855DB user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier MR3

Manufacturer specification · Universal-voltage rating in the English manual; the manual marks the plug drawing as illustrative. The regional plug/cable type is not published.

Edifier MR3 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)

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Tone controls

Edifier R1855DBTreble and bass dials; master volume dial (press to switch source: Line In 1 → Line In 2 → Optical → Coaxial → Bluetooth)
Edifier MR3High knob ±6 dB above 10 kHz; Low knob ±6 dB around 125 Hz; app low-cut, acoustic-space and desktop-control settings
Sources

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Dimensions of each unit

Edifier R1855DB155 × 254 × 223 mm (W × H × D)
Edifier MR3Active: 125.5 × 220 × 185 mm; passive: 125.5 × 220 × 176 mm (W × H × D)
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

Manufacturer specification · Edifier does not state whether this is per speaker or the active speaker only.

Edifier UK — R1855DB product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1855DB product page and specification

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (12)

App

Edifier R1855DBNot verified
Edifier MR3EDIFIER ConneX (playback control for Bluetooth input, master volume, sound effects and custom EQ, acoustic tuning, firmware upgrades)
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

No source recorded for this side.

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

Channel configuration

Edifier R1855DBStereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speaker
Edifier MR3Stereo pair: one active speaker and one passive speaker
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

Manufacturer specification · Inputs, dials and the subwoofer output are on the active speaker.

Edifier UK — R1855DB product page and specificationEdifier R1855DB user manual (English section), linked from the official product page

One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

Hi-Res Audio certification

Edifier R1855DBNot verified
Edifier MR3Hi-Res Audio certified
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

No source recorded for this side.

Edifier MR3

Manufacturer specification · Edifier states 24bit/96kHz high-resolution audio processing: the analog audio front end and the Texas Instruments Class-D amplifier are configured to work at 24bit/96kHz.

Edifier MR3 (US) — product page and specificationEdifier MR3 (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier MR3 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

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

Maximum SPL

Edifier R1855DBNot verified
Edifier MR392.5 dB at 1 m (peak)
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

No source recorded for this side.

Edifier MR3

Manufacturer specification

Edifier MR3 (UK) — product page and specification

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

Remote control

Edifier R1855DBRemote control supplied: power on/off, volume up/down, previous/next track and pause/play (Bluetooth mode), Line In 1, Line In 2, Optical, Coaxial and Bluetooth mode buttons, mute
Edifier MR3Not verified
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

Manufacturer specification · Edifier does not state the remote's transmission type.

Edifier UK — R1855DB product page and specificationEdifier R1855DB user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier MR3

No source recorded for this side.

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

UK PSTI defined support period

Edifier R1855DBNot verified
Edifier MR37 years, to 22 April 2031
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

No source recorded for this side.

Edifier MR3

Manufacturer specification · Edifier's UK PSTI 2023 statement of compliance for EDF100081 (MR3), dated 2024-4-28.

Edifier MR3 — UK PSTI 2023 statement of compliance (EDF100081)

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

Weight

Edifier R1855DBNot verified
Edifier MR3Not verified
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 7kg' for this active/passive product without stating whether it is the pair or one speaker (dimensions are given per speaker or per cabinet), so no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

Edifier UK — R1855DB product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1855DB product page and specification
Edifier MR3

Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 3.85kg' for this active/passive product without stating whether it is the pair or one speaker (dimensions are given per speaker or per cabinet), so no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

Edifier MR3 (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier MR3 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

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

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

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Edifier R1855DB

What it brings

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COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
23 of 23 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Edifier R1855DB and Edifier MR3
SpecificationEdifier R1855DBEdifier MR3
Stereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speakerStereo pair: one active speaker and one passive speaker
116 mm3.5 in
19 mm1 in
Frequency responseDifferent
Sources
60 Hz – 20 kHz52 Hz–40 kHz
≥ 80 dB(A)≥85 dB(A)
Maximum SPL
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

No source recorded.

Edifier MR3

Manufacturer specification

Edifier MR3 (UK) — product page and specification
Not provided92.5 dB at 1 m (peak)
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

Manufacturer specification · Optical/coaxial decode PCM 44.1/48 kHz only. Coaxial cable not included. Bluetooth codecs are not published.

Edifier UK — R1855DB product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1855DB product page and specificationEdifier R1855DB user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier MR3

Manufacturer specification · All inputs including Bluetooth can be used in parallel; Bluetooth multipoint for two devices. No XLR, USB or optical input.

Edifier MR3 (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier MR3 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier MR3 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)
Bluetooth 5.1, two analogue Line In inputs, optical, coaxialBalanced 1/4-inch TRS, unbalanced RCA, 3.5 mm AUX and Bluetooth 5.4 (SBC)
Line In 1: 400 ± 50 mV; Line In 2: 600 ± 50 mV; OPT: 350 ± 50 mFFS; COAX: 350 ± 50 mFFS; Bluetooth: 500 ± 50 mFFSTRS: 1228 ± 100 mV (+4 dBu); RCA: 775 ± 50 mV; AUX: 775 ± 50 mV; Bluetooth: 800 ± 50 mFFS
5.15.4
Subwoofer output
Sources
Bass (Sub Out) output on the active speakerNot provided
Bluetooth codecs
Sources
Not providedSBC
Headphone output
Sources
Not provided3.5 mm stereo headphone output; connecting headphones mutes the speakers
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS rating for the pair; the UK/US tables give 19W × 2 + 16W × 2 and the manual's Italian and Portuguese specification text labels treble 16W+16W and mid-range/bass 19W+19W (the English specification page has no text layer). Load and distortion basis not published. Edifier states the speakers are equipped with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Dynamic Range Control (DRC).

Edifier UK — R1855DB product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1855DB product page and specificationEdifier R1855DB user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier MR3

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating for the pair, stated with dynamic range control (DRC) on; load and distortion limits not stated.

Edifier MR3 (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier MR3 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)
70 W RMS total: 16 W × 2 (treble) + 19 W × 2 (mid-range/bass)36 W total RMS (18 W + 18 W, DRC on)
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

Manufacturer specification · The manual says the correct operating voltage is on the product plate; no voltage or UK vs US cord difference is published.

Edifier R1855DB user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier MR3

Manufacturer specification · Universal-voltage rating in the English manual; the manual marks the plug drawing as illustrative. The regional plug/cable type is not published.

Edifier MR3 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)
Built-in mains power in the active speaker with attached power cord and power switchMains AC input 100–240 V~ 50/60 Hz, 300 mA, via the supplied power cable
Tone controlsDifferent
Sources
Treble and bass dials; master volume dial (press to switch source: Line In 1 → Line In 2 → Optical → Coaxial → Bluetooth)High knob ±6 dB above 10 kHz; Low knob ±6 dB around 125 Hz; app low-cut, acoustic-space and desktop-control settings
Remote control
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

Manufacturer specification · Edifier does not state the remote's transmission type.

Edifier UK — R1855DB product page and specificationEdifier R1855DB user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier MR3

No source recorded.

Remote control supplied: power on/off, volume up/down, previous/next track and pause/play (Bluetooth mode), Line In 1, Line In 2, Optical, Coaxial and Bluetooth mode buttons, muteNot provided
Not providedEDIFIER ConneX (playback control for Bluetooth input, master volume, sound effects and custom EQ, acoustic tuning, firmware upgrades)
UK PSTI defined support period
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

No source recorded.

Edifier MR3

Manufacturer specification · Edifier's UK PSTI 2023 statement of compliance for EDF100081 (MR3), dated 2024-4-28.

Edifier MR3 — UK PSTI 2023 statement of compliance (EDF100081)
Not provided7 years, to 22 April 2031
MDF enclosure; each speaker base angled at a 10-degree inclineMDF cabinet
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

Manufacturer specification · Edifier does not state whether this is per speaker or the active speaker only.

Edifier UK — R1855DB product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1855DB product page and specification
155 × 254 × 223 mm (W × H × D)Active: 125.5 × 220 × 185 mm; passive: 125.5 × 220 × 176 mm (W × H × D)
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
Edifier MR3

Manufacturer specification · Manual box contents; the US store list omits the power and speaker cables. No TRS cables.

Edifier MR3 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier MR3 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)
Active speaker, passive speaker, remote control, speaker connecting cable, 3.5 mm to RCA cable, RCA to RCA cable, fibre optic cable, user manualActive and passive speakers, power cable, speaker connecting cable, 3.5 mm–3.5 mm cable, 3.5 mm–RCA cable, manual, quick start guide and safety instructions
Hi-Res Audio certification
Sources
Edifier R1855DB

No source recorded.

Edifier MR3

Manufacturer specification · Edifier states 24bit/96kHz high-resolution audio processing: the analog audio front end and the Texas Instruments Class-D amplifier are configured to work at 24bit/96kHz.

Edifier MR3 (US) — product page and specificationEdifier MR3 (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier MR3 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec
Not providedHi-Res Audio certified
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 R1855DB

Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 7kg' for this active/passive product without stating whether it is the pair or one speaker (dimensions are given per speaker or per cabinet), so no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

Edifier UK — R1855DB product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1855DB product page and specification
Edifier MR3

Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 3.85kg' for this active/passive product without stating whether it is the pair or one speaker (dimensions are given per speaker or per cabinet), so no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

Edifier MR3 (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier MR3 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec
Not listed by the manufacturerNot listed by the manufacturer
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