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Edifier MR5 vs Edifier R1280DBs

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Edifier MR5

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Exact model & source notes

The MR5 is a three-way active/passive monitor pair with 5-inch woofers, 3.75-inch mid drivers and 1-inch silk-dome tweeters, rated 10 + 15 + 30 W RMS per channel. It offers balanced XLR and TRS inputs alongside RCA, AUX and Bluetooth 6.0 with LDAC, and runs on 100–240 V mains.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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WHAT DIFFERS

Frequency response46 Hz–40 kHz51 Hz–20 kHz

1 inTweeter size0.5 in

5 inWoofer size4 in

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THE CONTENDER

Edifier R1280DBs

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The R1280DBs is an active bookshelf speaker set rated 21 W + 21 W RMS, with two 4-inch mid-range/bass drivers and two 0.5-inch silk-diaphragm tweeters on a 2-way active crossover. Inputs are two RCA line inputs, optical, coaxial and Qualcomm Bluetooth, with a Sub Out port, side-panel knobs and a remote control.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics

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Channel configuration

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Edifier MR5Stereo pair: one active speaker and one passive speaker, three-way

Manufacturer specification · The passive speaker is fed from the active speaker by the supplied speaker connecting cable. Three-way active crossover (bass/mid 155 Hz, mid/treble 2600 Hz).

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Edifier R1280DBsBookshelf speakers (R/L channels) with four drivers in total (two 4-inch mid-range/bass, two 0.5-inch silk-diaphragm treble); 2-way active crossover

Manufacturer specification · Edifier titles the product Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers, with knobs on the right panel. Which cabinet holds the amplifier and how the two speakers are connected are not stated on the capturable Edifier pages.

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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.

Channel configuration

In Visual facts

Edifier MR5Stereo pair: one active speaker and one passive speaker, three-way

Edifier R1280DBsBookshelf speakers (R/L channels) with four drivers in total (two 4-inch mid-range/bass, two 0.5-inch silk-diaphragm treble); 2-way active crossover

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification · The passive speaker is fed from the active speaker by the supplied speaker connecting cable. Three-way active crossover (bass/mid 155 Hz, mid/treble 2600 Hz).

Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)

Edifier R1280DBs

Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

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Frequency response

In Visual facts

Edifier MR546 Hz–40 kHz

Edifier R1280DBs51 Hz–20 kHz

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification · No tolerance published.

Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)

Edifier R1280DBs

Manufacturer specification · No tolerance published.

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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts

Edifier MR5Active 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 R1280DBsSpeakers, remote control, RCA to RCA audio cable, 3.5 mm–RCA audio cable, fibre-optic audio cable, user manual

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification · Manual box contents; the US store list omits the power cable. No XLR or TRS cables.

Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)

Edifier R1280DBs

Manufacturer specification · US store 'Included in the Box' list (Speakers, RCA to RCA audio cable, 3.5 mm-RCA audio cable, Fiber optic audio cable, User Manual); the remote control is from the product pages and the EU declaration, which lists its bundled CR2032 lithium button cell. A speaker connecting cable is not listed on these sources.

Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier R1280DBs — EU declaration of conformity (EDF100011)

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Input sensitivity

In Visual facts

Edifier MR5XLR: 1228 ± 50 mV; TRS: 1228 ± 50 mV; RCA: 700 ± 50 mV; AUX: 600 ± 50 mV; Bluetooth: 600 ± 50 mFFS

Edifier R1280DBsLINE In 1: 500 ± 50 mV; LINE In 2: 600 ± 50 mV; Optical/Coaxial: 350 ± 50 mFFS; Bluetooth: 700 ± 50 mFFS

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification

Edifier MR5 (US) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

Edifier R1280DBs

Manufacturer specification · Each given for R/L.

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts

Edifier MR5Balanced XLR, balanced 1/4-inch TRS, unbalanced RCA, 3.5 mm AUX and Bluetooth 6.0 (LDAC, SBC)

Edifier R1280DBsTwo RCA line inputs (Line In 1, Line In 2), optical, coaxial and Qualcomm Bluetooth

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification · All inputs including Bluetooth can be used in parallel. Bluetooth supports two simultaneous devices. No USB or optical input listed.

Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)

Edifier R1280DBs

Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth version is not stated on the current UK/US pages or the US store. The published input list is Bluetooth, Line In, Optical and Coaxial; no USB, balanced or 3.5 mm socket is listed. The US store box list has no coaxial cable.

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Rated power and measurement basis

In Visual facts

Edifier MR5110 W total RMS: 10 W + 10 W (treble), 15 W + 15 W (mid), 30 W + 30 W (bass)

Edifier R1280DBs42 W total RMS (21 W + 21 W)

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating for the pair, per band and channel; the 110 W total is the arithmetic sum of the published figures. Load and distortion limits are not stated.

Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)

Edifier R1280DBs

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS rating given as 21W + 21W; load and distortion limits not stated.

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Power supply

In Visual facts

Edifier MR5Mains AC input 100–240 V~ 50/60 Hz, 700 mA, via the supplied power cable

Edifier R1280DBsMains-powered: Edifier's FAQ says to connect the main power and switch on the wall outlet

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification · Universal-voltage rating printed in the English manual; the manual marks the plug drawing as illustrative. Power saving (enabled by default, can be disabled with the volume knob or in the ConneX app): after 15 minutes of inactivity the speaker enters power saving mode if a Bluetooth device is connected, or powers off if none is connected.

Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)

Edifier R1280DBs

Manufacturer specification · Rated voltage/frequency, power cable and power switch details are not published on the UK/US pages, the US store or the EU declaration. UK and US units are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region mains or plug compatibility.

Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification

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Tone controls

Edifier MR5High knob ±6 dB above 10 kHz; Low knob ±6 dB around 125 Hz; app low-cut, acoustic-space and desktop-control settings

Edifier R1280DBsSide-panel knobs on the right panel for volume and tone

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification

Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)

Edifier R1280DBs

Manufacturer specification · Individual knob functions (e.g. separate treble and bass) are not itemised on the capturable Edifier pages.

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Tweeter size

Edifier MR51 in

Edifier R1280DBs0.5 in

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification · Silk dome.

Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

Edifier R1280DBs

Manufacturer specification

Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification

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Woofer size

Edifier MR55 in

Edifier R1280DBs4 in

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification

Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

Edifier R1280DBs

Manufacturer specification · Mid-range/bass driver.

Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification

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Dimensions of each unit

Edifier MR5Active: 159 × 264 × 280 mm; passive: 159 × 264 × 257 mm (W × H × D)

Edifier R1280DBs146 × 234 × 196 mm (W × H × D)

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification

Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

Edifier R1280DBs

Manufacturer specification · Edifier publishes one dimension set and does not state whether it applies equally to both speakers.

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (12)

App

Edifier MR5Edifier ConneX (EQ presets and custom EQ, acoustic tuning, firmware updates)

Edifier R1280DBsNot verified

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification · App control works over Bluetooth.

Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)

Edifier R1280DBs

No source recorded for this side.

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

Bluetooth version

Edifier MR56.0

Edifier R1280DBsNot verified

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification

Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

Edifier R1280DBs

No source recorded for this side.

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

Enclosure

Edifier MR5Not verified

Edifier R1280DBsMDF wooden enclosure with front-facing bass reflex port

Sources

Edifier MR5

No source recorded for this side.

Edifier R1280DBs

Manufacturer specification

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

Bluetooth codecs

Edifier MR5LDAC, SBC

Edifier R1280DBsNot verified

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification

Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

Edifier R1280DBs

No source recorded for this side.

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

Headphone output

Edifier MR53.5 mm stereo headphone output; connecting headphones mutes the speakers

Edifier R1280DBsNot verified

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification

Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)

Edifier R1280DBs

No source recorded for this side.

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

Hi-Res Audio certification

Edifier MR5Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified

Edifier R1280DBsNot verified

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification · Edifier states the system supports 24-bit/96kHz resolution; wireless Hi-Res uses the LDAC codec at up to 990kbps and 24-bit/96kHz, compatible with Android 8.0 and above.

Edifier MR5 (US) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

Edifier R1280DBs

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 MR5101 dB at 1 m

Edifier R1280DBsNot verified

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim; measurement signal not stated.

Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

Edifier R1280DBs

No source recorded for this side.

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

Mid-range driver size

Edifier MR53.75 in

Edifier R1280DBsNot verified

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification

Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

Edifier R1280DBs

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 MR5Not verified

Edifier R1280DBsRemote control for full-function access; powered by a CR2032 lithium button cell

Sources

Edifier MR5

No source recorded for this side.

Edifier R1280DBs

Manufacturer specification · Remote type and button layout are not published on the capturable Edifier pages.

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

UK PSTI defined support period

Edifier MR57 years, to 22 April 2031

Edifier R1280DBsNot verified

Sources

Edifier MR5

Manufacturer specification · Edifier's UK PSTI 2023 statement of compliance for EDF100099 (MR5), dated 2024-11-06.

Edifier MR5 — UK PSTI 2023 statement of compliance (EDF100099)

Edifier R1280DBs

No source recorded for this side.

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

Subwoofer output

Edifier MR5Not verified

Edifier R1280DBsSub Out port for an external subwoofer (2.1 expansion)

Sources

Edifier MR5

No source recorded for this side.

Edifier R1280DBs

Manufacturer specification

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

Weight

Edifier MR5Not verified

Edifier R1280DBsNot verified

Sources

Edifier MR5

Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 10.38kg' 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 MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

Edifier R1280DBs

Edifier's UK/US specification tables and the US store list 'Net Weight: 4.9kg' without stating whether it is for both speakers or one; no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

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 MR5

What it brings

Balanced XLR and TRS, RCA, 3.5 mm AUX and Bluetooth (LDAC) inputs can all stay connected at once.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Hardware high/low trims plus ConneX app low-cut, acoustic-space and desktop-control tuning.
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What to check

Each cabinet measures 159 mm wide and 264 mm tall, and the active speaker is 280 mm deep; Edifier's own model comparison lists the MR3 at 125.5 × 220 × 176 mm and the MR4 at 140 × 228 × 184 mm, so the MR5 takes more desk space than either.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
No USB or optical input, and no XLR/TRS cables are supplied.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Edifier R1280DBs

What it brings

Optical, coaxial, two RCA line inputs and Qualcomm Bluetooth, with side-panel knobs and a remote control for full-function control.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
A Sub Out port lets a separate subwoofer be added for a 2.1 system.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

No coaxial cable is in the US store's box list, and Edifier does not publish the Bluetooth version.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
No USB, balanced or 3.5 mm socket is listed; the 51 Hz–20 kHz response has no published tolerance.
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Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for Edifier MR5 and Edifier R1280DBs
Specification	Edifier MR5	Edifier R1280DBs

Channel configurationDifferent Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification · The passive speaker is fed from the active speaker by the supplied speaker connecting cable. Three-way active crossover (bass/mid 155 Hz, mid/treble 2600 Hz). Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section) Edifier R1280DBs Manufacturer specification · Edifier titles the product Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers, with knobs on the right panel. Which cabinet holds the amplifier and how the two speakers are connected are not stated on the capturable Edifier pages. Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec	Stereo pair: one active speaker and one passive speaker, three-way	Bookshelf speakers (R/L channels) with four drivers in total (two 4-inch mid-range/bass, two 0.5-inch silk-diaphragm treble); 2-way active crossover
Woofer sizeDifferent Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier R1280DBs Manufacturer specification · Mid-range/bass driver. Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification	5 in	4 in
Mid-range driver size Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier R1280DBs No source recorded.	3.75 in	Not provided
Tweeter sizeDifferent Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification · Silk dome. Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier R1280DBs Manufacturer specification Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification	1 in	0.5 in

Frequency responseDifferent Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification · No tolerance published. Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section) Edifier R1280DBs Manufacturer specification · No tolerance published. Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec	46 Hz–40 kHz	51 Hz–20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier R1280DBs Manufacturer specification Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification	≥85 dB(A)	≥85 dB(A)
Maximum SPL Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim; measurement signal not stated. Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier R1280DBs No source recorded.	101 dB at 1 m	Not provided

Audio inputsDifferent Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification · All inputs including Bluetooth can be used in parallel. Bluetooth supports two simultaneous devices. No USB or optical input listed. Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section) Edifier R1280DBs Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth version is not stated on the current UK/US pages or the US store. The published input list is Bluetooth, Line In, Optical and Coaxial; no USB, balanced or 3.5 mm socket is listed. The US store box list has no coaxial cable. Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec	Balanced XLR, balanced 1/4-inch TRS, unbalanced RCA, 3.5 mm AUX and Bluetooth 6.0 (LDAC, SBC)	Two RCA line inputs (Line In 1, Line In 2), optical, coaxial and Qualcomm Bluetooth
Input sensitivityDifferent Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification Edifier MR5 (US) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier R1280DBs Manufacturer specification · Each given for R/L. Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec	XLR: 1228 ± 50 mV; TRS: 1228 ± 50 mV; RCA: 700 ± 50 mV; AUX: 600 ± 50 mV; Bluetooth: 600 ± 50 mFFS	LINE In 1: 500 ± 50 mV; LINE In 2: 600 ± 50 mV; Optical/Coaxial: 350 ± 50 mFFS; Bluetooth: 700 ± 50 mFFS
Bluetooth version Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier R1280DBs No source recorded.	6.0	Not provided
Bluetooth codecs Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier R1280DBs No source recorded.	LDAC, SBC	Not provided
Headphone output Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section) Edifier R1280DBs No source recorded.	3.5 mm stereo headphone output; connecting headphones mutes the speakers	Not provided
Subwoofer output Sources Edifier MR5 No source recorded. Edifier R1280DBs Manufacturer specification Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec	Not provided	Sub Out port for an external subwoofer (2.1 expansion)

Rated power and measurement basisDifferent Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating for the pair, per band and channel; the 110 W total is the arithmetic sum of the published figures. Load and distortion limits are not stated. Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section) Edifier R1280DBs Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS rating given as 21W + 21W; load and distortion limits not stated. Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec	110 W total RMS: 10 W + 10 W (treble), 15 W + 15 W (mid), 30 W + 30 W (bass)	42 W total RMS (21 W + 21 W)
Power supplyDifferent Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification · Universal-voltage rating printed in the English manual; the manual marks the plug drawing as illustrative. Power saving (enabled by default, can be disabled with the volume knob or in the ConneX app): after 15 minutes of inactivity the speaker enters power saving mode if a Bluetooth device is connected, or powers off if none is connected. Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section) Edifier R1280DBs Manufacturer specification · Rated voltage/frequency, power cable and power switch details are not published on the UK/US pages, the US store or the EU declaration. UK and US units are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region mains or plug compatibility. Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification	Mains AC input 100–240 V~ 50/60 Hz, 700 mA, via the supplied power cable	Mains-powered: Edifier's FAQ says to connect the main power and switch on the wall outlet

Tone controlsDifferent Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section) Edifier R1280DBs Manufacturer specification · Individual knob functions (e.g. separate treble and bass) are not itemised on the capturable Edifier pages. Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec	High knob ±6 dB above 10 kHz; Low knob ±6 dB around 125 Hz; app low-cut, acoustic-space and desktop-control settings	Side-panel knobs on the right panel for volume and tone
App Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification · App control works over Bluetooth. Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section) Edifier R1280DBs No source recorded.	Edifier ConneX (EQ presets and custom EQ, acoustic tuning, firmware updates)	Not provided
UK PSTI defined support period Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification · Edifier's UK PSTI 2023 statement of compliance for EDF100099 (MR5), dated 2024-11-06. Edifier MR5 — UK PSTI 2023 statement of compliance (EDF100099) Edifier R1280DBs No source recorded.	7 years, to 22 April 2031	Not provided
Remote control Sources Edifier MR5 No source recorded. Edifier R1280DBs Manufacturer specification · Remote type and button layout are not published on the capturable Edifier pages. Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier R1280DBs — EU declaration of conformity (EDF100011)	Not provided	Remote control for full-function access; powered by a CR2032 lithium button cell

Dimensions of each unitDifferent Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier R1280DBs Manufacturer specification · Edifier publishes one dimension set and does not state whether it applies equally to both speakers. Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec	Active: 159 × 264 × 280 mm; passive: 159 × 264 × 257 mm (W × H × D)	146 × 234 × 196 mm (W × H × D)
Enclosure Sources Edifier MR5 No source recorded. Edifier R1280DBs Manufacturer specification Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec	Not provided	MDF wooden enclosure with front-facing bass reflex port

Included units / accessoriesDifferent Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification · Manual box contents; the US store list omits the power cable. No XLR or TRS cables. Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section) Edifier R1280DBs Manufacturer specification · US store 'Included in the Box' list (Speakers, RCA to RCA audio cable, 3.5 mm-RCA audio cable, Fiber optic audio cable, User Manual); the remote control is from the product pages and the EU declaration, which lists its bundled CR2032 lithium button cell. A speaker connecting cable is not listed on these sources. Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier R1280DBs — EU declaration of conformity (EDF100011)	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 instructions	Speakers, remote control, RCA to RCA audio cable, 3.5 mm–RCA audio cable, fibre-optic audio cable, user manual
Hi-Res Audio certification Sources Edifier MR5 Manufacturer specification · Edifier states the system supports 24-bit/96kHz resolution; wireless Hi-Res uses the LDAC codec at up to 990kbps and 24-bit/96kHz, compatible with Android 8.0 and above. Edifier MR5 (US) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier R1280DBs No source recorded.	Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified	Not provided

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Weight Sources Edifier MR5 Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 10.38kg' 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 MR5 (UK) — product page and specification Edifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec Edifier R1280DBs Edifier's UK/US specification tables and the US store list 'Net Weight: 4.9kg' without stating whether it is for both speakers or one; no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification Edifier R1280DBs (US) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs (UK) — product page and specification Edifier R1280DBs — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not listed by the manufacturer

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