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Edifier MR5 vs Edifier R1280T

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Edifier MR5

Black

Black Edifier MR5 active and passive studio monitors at an angle, showing copper-coloured mid drivers, tweeters and side ports
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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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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
5 inWoofer size4 in
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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
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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

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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).

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Edifier R1280TStereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speaker; 2-way active crossover

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

Source 1Source 2Source 3
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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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9 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 R1280TStereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speaker; 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 specificationEdifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)
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 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 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 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 specEdifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)

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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 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 MR5Balanced XLR, balanced 1/4-inch TRS, unbalanced RCA, 3.5 mm AUX and Bluetooth 6.0 (LDAC, SBC)
Edifier R1280TTwo stereo RCA analogue inputs (PC and AUX)
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 specificationEdifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)
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 MR5110 W total RMS: 10 W + 10 W (treble), 15 W + 15 W (mid), 30 W + 30 W (bass)
Edifier R1280T42 W RMS total: 21 W × 2 (DRC on)
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 specificationEdifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)
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 MR5Mains AC input 100–240 V~ 50/60 Hz, 700 mA, via the supplied power cable
Edifier R1280TBuilt-in mains power in the active speaker with attached power cord and power switch
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 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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Tone controls

In Visual facts
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 R1280TMaster volume, treble and bass dials; IR remote with volume and mute
Sources

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Woofer size

Edifier MR55 in
Edifier R1280T4 in
Sources

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Dimensions of each unit

Edifier MR5Active: 159 × 264 × 280 mm; passive: 159 × 264 × 257 mm (W × H × D)
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 (13)

Enclosure

Edifier MR5Not verified
Edifier R1280TWooden enclosure with removable front plate
Sources
Edifier MR5

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Frequency response

Edifier MR546 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.

Hi-Res Audio certification

Edifier MR5Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified
Edifier R1280TNot 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 specificationEdifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec
Edifier R1280T

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 MR57 years, to 22 April 2031
Edifier R1280TNot 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 R1280T

No source recorded for this side.

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

Weight

Edifier MR5Not verified
Edifier R1280TNot 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 specificationEdifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec
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 MR5

What it brings

What to check

Edifier R1280T

What it brings

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
23 of 23 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Edifier MR5 and Edifier R1280T
SpecificationEdifier MR5Edifier R1280T
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 specificationEdifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)
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 speaker and one passive speaker, three-wayStereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speaker; 2-way active crossover
Woofer sizeDifferent
Sources
5 in4 in
Mid-range driver size
Sources
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded.

3.75 inNot provided
Tweeter sizeDifferent
Sources
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
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
46 Hz–40 kHzConflicting sources
Signal-to-noise ratio
Sources
≥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 specificationEdifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded.

101 dB at 1 mNot provided
Distortion
Sources
Edifier MR5

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 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 specificationEdifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)
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
Balanced XLR, balanced 1/4-inch TRS, unbalanced RCA, 3.5 mm AUX and Bluetooth 6.0 (LDAC, SBC)Two stereo RCA analogue inputs (PC and AUX)
Input sensitivityDifferent
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
XLR: 1228 ± 50 mV; TRS: 1228 ± 50 mV; RCA: 700 ± 50 mV; AUX: 600 ± 50 mV; Bluetooth: 600 ± 50 mFFSPC: 750 ± 50 mV; AUX: 550 ± 50 mV
Bluetooth version
Sources
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded.

6.0Not provided
Bluetooth codecs
Sources
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded.

LDAC, SBCNot provided
Headphone output
Sources
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded.

3.5 mm stereo headphone output; connecting headphones mutes the speakersNot provided
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 specificationEdifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)
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
110 W total RMS: 10 W + 10 W (treble), 15 W + 15 W (mid), 30 W + 30 W (bass)42 W RMS total: 21 W × 2 (DRC on)
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 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
Mains AC input 100–240 V~ 50/60 Hz, 700 mA, via the supplied power cableBuilt-in mains power in the active speaker with attached power cord and power switch
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 settingsMaster volume, treble and bass dials; IR remote with volume and mute
App
Sources
Edifier R1280T

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 R1280T

No source recorded.

7 years, to 22 April 2031Not provided
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
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 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
Not providedWooden enclosure with removable front plate
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 specEdifier MR5 Studio Monitor — user manual (English section)
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 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 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 specificationEdifier MR5 (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec
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 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 specificationEdifier MR5 — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec
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
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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