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Edifier MR3 vs Edifier S1000MKII

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

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
WHAT DIFFERS
Bluetooth version5.45.0
Bluetooth codecsSBCaptX HD
Frequency response52 Hz–40 kHz45 Hz–40 kHz
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THE CONTENDER

Edifier S1000MKII

Brown

Pair of Edifier S1000MKII bookshelf speakers with wood side panels, black fronts and shaped mesh grilles fitted over the drivers, gold-coloured feet, and the remote control
Exact model & source notes

The S1000MKII is an active/passive bookshelf pair with a 5.5-inch aluminium-alloy mid-bass driver and 1-inch titanium-dome tweeter per side, rated 120 W RMS in total (35 W × 2 + 25 W × 2). It takes two RCA line inputs, optical, coaxial and Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD, controlled from rear-panel dials or a remote control.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

MR3 UK & US retailers

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
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Bluetooth version

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

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

Edifier MR3MDF cabinet
Edifier S1000MKIIWooden enclosure with an inclined front panel
Sources

Frequency response

In Visual facts
Edifier MR352 Hz–40 kHz
Edifier S1000MKII45 Hz–40 kHz
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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
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
Edifier S1000MKIIActive and passive speakers, remote control, speaker connecting cable, RCA–RCA cable, 3.5 mm–RCA cable, fibre-optic cable and user manual
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)
Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Manual box contents plus the speakers named in the US store list; the store list omits the remote and speaker cable.

Edifier S1000MKII — Edifier US official store: variant, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier S1000MKII Powered Bookshelf Speakers — user manual (English pages 1–13)

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Edifier MR3Balanced 1/4-inch TRS, unbalanced RCA, 3.5 mm AUX and Bluetooth 5.4 (SBC)
Edifier S1000MKIITwo RCA line inputs (Line In 1, Line In 2), optical, coaxial and Bluetooth 5.0 (aptX HD)
Sources
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)
Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Optical/coaxial accept standard PCM 44.1/48/96/192 kHz. No USB, balanced or 3.5 mm socket; a coaxial cable is not supplied.

Edifier S1000MKII (US) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII Powered Bookshelf Speakers — user manual (English pages 1–13)

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Rated power and measurement basis

In Visual facts
Edifier MR336 W total RMS (18 W + 18 W, DRC on)
Edifier S1000MKII120 W total RMS: 25 W × 2 (treble) + 35 W × 2 (mid-range/bass)
Sources
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)
Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating for the pair, per band and channel; load and distortion limits not stated.

Edifier S1000MKII (US) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII Powered Bookshelf Speakers — user manual (English pages 1–13)

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Power supply

Edifier MR3Mains AC input 100–240 V~ 50/60 Hz, 300 mA, via the supplied power cable
Edifier S1000MKIIMains-powered: fixed power cable and power switch on the active speaker (Class II, double-insulated); operating voltage printed on the product plate
Sources
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)
Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Edifier publishes no rated mains voltage/frequency for this model on its UK or US pages or in the English manual; the manual says the correct operating voltage is on the product plate. Regional packaging and mains rating are not published; do not assume cross-region compatibility.

Edifier S1000MKII Powered Bookshelf Speakers — user manual (English pages 1–13)

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Tone controls

Edifier MR3High knob ±6 dB above 10 kHz; Low knob ±6 dB around 125 Hz; app low-cut, acoustic-space and desktop-control settings
Edifier S1000MKIITreble and bass controls plus volume/input dial on the active speaker's rear panel
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Woofer size

Edifier MR33.5 in
Edifier S1000MKII5.5 in
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Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Mid-range/bass driver with aluminium alloy diaphragm.

Edifier S1000MKII (US) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII (UK) — product page and specification

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Dimensions of each unit

Edifier MR3Active: 125.5 × 220 × 185 mm; passive: 125.5 × 220 × 176 mm (W × H × D)
Edifier S1000MKII198 × 343 × 276 mm (W × H × D), per speaker
Sources
Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Edifier states the figure applies per speaker; separate active/passive dimensions are not published.

Edifier S1000MKII (US) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII — Edifier US official store: variant, SKU/UPC and tech spec

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (8)

Amplifier type

Edifier MR3Not verified
Edifier S1000MKIIDual digital-input Class-D amplifiers (one for the treble signals, one for the mid-range/bass signals); DSP-based electronic crossovers and dynamic range control
Sources
Edifier MR3

No source recorded for this side.

Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Edifier: the amplifiers support stereo signals up to 192kHz with PWM frequency up to 768kHz; a stereo audio codec with embedded miniDSP performs the dynamic range management and active crossover control; a digital audio interface transceiver (DIX) handles digital signals up to 24bit/216kHz, and its integrated ADC converts analogue signals at up to 24bit/96kHz.

Edifier S1000MKII (US) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII — Edifier US official store: variant, SKU/UPC and tech spec

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

App

Edifier MR3EDIFIER ConneX (playback control for Bluetooth input, master volume, sound effects and custom EQ, acoustic tuning, firmware upgrades)
Edifier S1000MKIINot verified
Sources
Edifier S1000MKII

No source recorded for this side.

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

Maximum SPL

Edifier MR392.5 dB at 1 m (peak)
Edifier S1000MKIINot verified
Sources
Edifier MR3

Manufacturer specification

Edifier MR3 (UK) — product page and specification
Edifier S1000MKII

No source recorded for this side.

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

Remote control

Edifier MR3Not verified
Edifier S1000MKIIpower on/off, mute, Bluetooth input, previous/next track and pause/play (Bluetooth input), volume up/down, and direct Line in 1/Line in 2/Optical/Coaxial input
Sources
Edifier MR3

No source recorded for this side.

Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Point the remote at the speaker's remote receiving window; Edifier gives an optimum operational distance of 7 metres. Source field: Remote control.

Edifier S1000MKII Powered Bookshelf Speakers — user manual (English pages 1–13)

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

UK PSTI defined support period

Edifier MR37 years, to 22 April 2031
Edifier S1000MKIINot verified
Sources
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)
Edifier S1000MKII

No source recorded for this side.

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

Weight

Edifier MR3Not verified
Edifier S1000MKIINot verified
Sources
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
Edifier S1000MKII

Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 16.7kg' 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 S1000MKII (US) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII (UK) — product page and specification

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

3 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Edifier S1000MKII

What it brings

What to check

  • Each cabinet is 198 × 343 × 276 mm, and Edifier gives a 16.7 kg net weight.
  • Tone and input dials are on the active speaker's rear panel; there is no USB, balanced or 3.5 mm socket, and no coaxial cable is supplied.
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
23 of 23 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Edifier MR3 and Edifier S1000MKII
SpecificationEdifier MR3Edifier S1000MKII
Channel configuration
Sources
Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · The passive speaker connects to the active speaker's 'Connect to passive speaker' terminal with the supplied speaker connecting cable.

Edifier S1000MKII Powered Bookshelf Speakers — user manual (English pages 1–13)
Stereo pair: one active speaker and one passive speakerStereo pair: one active speaker and one passive speaker
Woofer sizeDifferent
Sources
3.5 in5.5 in
1 in1 in
Frequency responseDifferent
Sources
52 Hz–40 kHz45 Hz–40 kHz
≥85 dB(A)≥90 dB(A)
Maximum SPL
Sources
Edifier MR3

Manufacturer specification

Edifier MR3 (UK) — product page and specification
Edifier S1000MKII

No source recorded.

92.5 dB at 1 m (peak)Not provided
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
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)
Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Optical/coaxial accept standard PCM 44.1/48/96/192 kHz. No USB, balanced or 3.5 mm socket; a coaxial cable is not supplied.

Edifier S1000MKII (US) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII Powered Bookshelf Speakers — user manual (English pages 1–13)
Balanced 1/4-inch TRS, unbalanced RCA, 3.5 mm AUX and Bluetooth 5.4 (SBC)Two RCA line inputs (Line In 1, Line In 2), optical, coaxial and Bluetooth 5.0 (aptX HD)
Input sensitivity
Sources
Edifier S1000MKII

No source recorded.

TRS: 1228 ± 100 mV (+4 dBu); RCA: 775 ± 50 mV; AUX: 775 ± 50 mV; Bluetooth: 800 ± 50 mFFSNot provided
5.45.0
Bluetooth codecsDifferent
Sources
Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Only aptX HD is named on the product page; a full codec list is not published.

Edifier S1000MKII (UK) — product page and specification
SBCaptX HD
Headphone output
Sources
3.5 mm stereo headphone output; connecting headphones mutes the speakersNot provided
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
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)
Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating for the pair, per band and channel; load and distortion limits not stated.

Edifier S1000MKII (US) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII Powered Bookshelf Speakers — user manual (English pages 1–13)
36 W total RMS (18 W + 18 W, DRC on)120 W total RMS: 25 W × 2 (treble) + 35 W × 2 (mid-range/bass)
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
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)
Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Edifier publishes no rated mains voltage/frequency for this model on its UK or US pages or in the English manual; the manual says the correct operating voltage is on the product plate. Regional packaging and mains rating are not published; do not assume cross-region compatibility.

Edifier S1000MKII Powered Bookshelf Speakers — user manual (English pages 1–13)
Mains AC input 100–240 V~ 50/60 Hz, 300 mA, via the supplied power cableMains-powered: fixed power cable and power switch on the active speaker (Class II, double-insulated); operating voltage printed on the product plate
Amplifier type
Sources
Edifier MR3

No source recorded.

Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Edifier: the amplifiers support stereo signals up to 192kHz with PWM frequency up to 768kHz; a stereo audio codec with embedded miniDSP performs the dynamic range management and active crossover control; a digital audio interface transceiver (DIX) handles digital signals up to 24bit/216kHz, and its integrated ADC converts analogue signals at up to 24bit/96kHz.

Edifier S1000MKII (US) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII — Edifier US official store: variant, SKU/UPC and tech spec
Not providedDual digital-input Class-D amplifiers (one for the treble signals, one for the mid-range/bass signals); DSP-based electronic crossovers and dynamic range control
Tone controlsDifferent
Sources
High knob ±6 dB above 10 kHz; Low knob ±6 dB around 125 Hz; app low-cut, acoustic-space and desktop-control settingsTreble and bass controls plus volume/input dial on the active speaker's rear panel
EDIFIER ConneX (playback control for Bluetooth input, master volume, sound effects and custom EQ, acoustic tuning, firmware upgrades)Not provided
UK PSTI defined support period
Sources
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)
Edifier S1000MKII

No source recorded.

7 years, to 22 April 2031Not provided
Remote control
Sources
Edifier MR3

No source recorded.

Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Point the remote at the speaker's remote receiving window; Edifier gives an optimum operational distance of 7 metres. Source field: Remote control.

Edifier S1000MKII Powered Bookshelf Speakers — user manual (English pages 1–13)
Not providedpower on/off, mute, Bluetooth input, previous/next track and pause/play (Bluetooth input), volume up/down, and direct Line in 1/Line in 2/Optical/Coaxial input
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
Active: 125.5 × 220 × 185 mm; passive: 125.5 × 220 × 176 mm (W × H × D)198 × 343 × 276 mm (W × H × D), per speaker
MDF cabinetWooden enclosure with an inclined front panel
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)
Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Manual box contents plus the speakers named in the US store list; the store list omits the remote and speaker cable.

Edifier S1000MKII — Edifier US official store: variant, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier S1000MKII Powered Bookshelf Speakers — user manual (English pages 1–13)
Active 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 instructionsActive and passive speakers, remote control, speaker connecting cable, RCA–RCA cable, 3.5 mm–RCA cable, fibre-optic cable and user manual
Hi-Res Audio certification
Sources
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
Edifier S1000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Edifier states support for digital audio signals with a bit depth and sampling rate up to 24bit/192kHz. Over Bluetooth, aptX HD is quoted at up to 24bit/48kHz.

Edifier S1000MKII (US) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII — Edifier US official store: variant, SKU/UPC and tech spec
Hi-Res Audio certifiedHi-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 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
Edifier S1000MKII

Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 16.7kg' 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 S1000MKII (US) — product page and specificationEdifier S1000MKII (UK) — product page and specification
Not listed by the manufacturerNot listed by the manufacturer
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