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Edifier QR30 vs Edifier R1700BT

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Edifier QR30

Black

Pair of black Edifier QR30 desktop speakers with illuminated mirrored front baffles
Exact model & source notes

The QR30 is a compact lit desktop pair: an active and a passive speaker with 2.75-inch mid-bass drivers and 0.75-inch silk dome tweeters, rated 30 W RMS in total. It takes Bluetooth 5.4 (SBC) with two-device multipoint, USB-A audio and 3.5 mm AUX.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
Bluetooth version5.45.1
Frequency response63 Hz – 20 kHz60 Hz–20 kHz
2.75 inMid-bass driver size4 in
3 of 9 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
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THE CONTENDER

Edifier R1700BT

Brown

Brown wood-effect Edifier R1700BT active and passive bookshelf speakers, one with grille removed, beside the remote control
Exact model & source notes

The R1700BT is an active/passive bookshelf pair with a 4-inch mid-bass driver and 19 mm silk-dome tweeter per side, rated 66 W RMS in total across separate tweeter and mid-bass amplifiers. It takes Bluetooth and two RCA inputs, with bass, treble and volume controls on the active speaker and an infrared remote.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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

Bluetooth version

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Edifier R1700BT5.1

Manufacturer specification · Current product-page figure; codecs are not published.

Explore the full specifications

Check the exact configuration. Manufacturer specifications describe the listed variant. Confirm compatibility and the seller’s exact model before buying; no overall winner is inferred from incomplete evidence.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

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

Bluetooth version

In Visual facts
Edifier QR305.4
Edifier R1700BT5.1
Sources

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Frequency response

In Visual facts
Edifier QR3063 Hz – 20 kHz
Edifier R1700BT60 Hz–20 kHz
Sources

Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Edifier QR30Active speaker, passive speaker, power cable, USB connecting cable, quick start guide, safety instructions
Edifier R1700BTActive and passive speakers, remote control, speaker connecting cable, RCA–RCA cable, 3.5 mm–RCA cable and user manual
Sources
Edifier QR30

Manufacturer specification · Per the manual's box-contents illustration (checked visually); no stands, 3.5 mm cable or speaker connecting cable shown.

Edifier QR30 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Manual box inventory; the US store list names only speakers, the two audio cables and manual. The remote uses a CR2025 coin cell.

Edifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

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Input sensitivity

In Visual facts
Edifier QR30AUX: 600 ± 50 mV; USB-A: 600 ± 50 mFFS; Bluetooth: 600 ± 50 mFFS
Edifier R1700BTPC IN: 500 ± 50 mV; AUX: 500 ± 50 mV; Bluetooth: 400 mFFS ± 50 mFFS
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Current Edifier UK and US product-page figures; the Edifier US store gives the same values but labels the first RCA input 'RCA' instead of 'PC IN'. The 2023 manual's specification section lists no input sensitivity.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Edifier QR30Bluetooth 5.4 (SBC; two-device multipoint), USB-A audio, 3.5 mm AUX
Edifier R1700BTBluetooth 5.1 and two analogue RCA input pairs (PC IN and AUX IN)
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth version is from the current UK/US specification; the manual lists input type PC/AUX/Bluetooth without a version. The two RCA pairs share one PC/AUX input mode: if two sources are connected at the same time, both signals play. A 3.5 mm source uses the supplied 3.5 mm–RCA cable. No USB, optical or 3.5 mm socket.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

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Rated power and measurement basis

In Visual facts
Edifier QR3030 W RMS total: 15 W + 15 W
Edifier R1700BT66 W total RMS: 15 W × 2 (tweeter) + 18 W × 2 (mid-bass)
Sources
Edifier QR30

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

Edifier UK — QR30 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR30 product page and specificationEdifier QR30 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer rating for the pair, given separately for the two tweeter channels and the two mid-bass channels; load and distortion limits not stated. Not 66 W per cabinet or mains consumption. Edifier describes a Class-D amplifier system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Dynamic Range Control (DRC).

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

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Power supply

In Visual facts
Edifier QR30Built-in mains power with detachable power cable; input 100–240 V~ 50/60 Hz 300 mA
Edifier R1700BTMains-powered: fixed power cord and power switch on the active speaker (Class II, double-insulated); operating voltage printed on the product plate
Sources
Edifier QR30

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

Edifier QR30 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Edifier publishes no rated mains voltage/frequency for this model in its English manual or on its UK/US pages; the manual directs users to the voltage on the product plate and to a matching AC outlet. UK and US units are separate regional packages; do not assume a unit from one region works on the other's mains or plug. The manual marks its plug drawings as illustrative only.

Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

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Mid-bass driver size

Edifier QR302.75 in
Edifier R1700BT4 in
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · The manual also gives 116 mm; nominal size, not a conversion.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

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Dimensions of each unit

Edifier QR30Active speaker 127.5 × 193 × 142 mm; passive speaker 112 × 193 × 142 mm (W × H × D)
Edifier R1700BTActive: 154 × 254 × 214 mm; passive: 154 × 254 × 209 mm (W × H × D)
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · US store gives both cabinets; the UK/US product pages give only 154 × 254 × 214 mm (active).

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (12)

App support

Edifier QR30EDIFIER ConneX mobile app and EDIFIER TempoHub computer app (EQ, light effects, firmware)
Edifier R1700BTNot verified
Sources
Edifier QR30

Manufacturer specification · The manual lists TempoHub support for Windows 11, Windows 10 and macOS 10.15 or later; playback control is in the ConneX app only.

Edifier UK — QR30 product page and specificationEdifier QR30 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded for this side.

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

Enclosure

Edifier QR30Not verified
Edifier R1700BTMDF enclosure with bases angled at a 10-degree incline
Sources
Edifier QR30

No source recorded for this side.

Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification

Edifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specification

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

Channel configuration

Edifier QR30Stereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speaker
Edifier R1700BTStereo pair: one active speaker and one passive speaker
Sources
Edifier QR30

Manufacturer specification · Controls and inputs are on the active speaker. No separate speaker connecting cable is shown in the box contents.

Edifier UK — QR30 product page and specificationEdifier QR30 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · The passive speaker connects to the active unit's speaker output with the supplied cable.

Edifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

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

Lighting

Edifier QR30TempoAbyss lighting with 12 preset light effects; customisable in the EDIFIER ConneX (mobile) or TempoHub (PC) app; brightness and effect via the LIGHT EFFECTS knob
Edifier R1700BTNot verified
Sources
Edifier QR30

Manufacturer specification · The manual says a button on the speaker can be assigned 2 to 6 of the light effects in the ConneX or TempoHub app.

Edifier UK — QR30 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR30 product page and specificationEdifier QR30 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded for this side.

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

Tone controls

Edifier QR30Not verified
Edifier R1700BTTreble and bass dials plus volume knob on the active speaker's side panel
Sources
Edifier QR30

No source recorded for this side.

Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · The remote documents power, mute, volume and input keys only; no remote tone control is asserted.

Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

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

Tweeter size

Edifier QR300.75 in
Edifier R1700BT19 mm
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Silk-dome tweeter; product page states 0.75 inch.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

The recorded units or formats differ. These values are not ranked.

Weight

Edifier QR30Not verified
Edifier R1700BTNot verified
Sources
Edifier QR30

Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 3.09kg' 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 — QR30 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR30 product page and specification
Edifier R1700BT

Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 6.6kg' 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 R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and 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 QR30

What it brings

What to check

Edifier R1700BT

What it brings

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
22 of 22 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Edifier QR30 and Edifier R1700BT
SpecificationEdifier QR30Edifier R1700BT
Channel configuration
Sources
Edifier QR30

Manufacturer specification · Controls and inputs are on the active speaker. No separate speaker connecting cable is shown in the box contents.

Edifier UK — QR30 product page and specificationEdifier QR30 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · The passive speaker connects to the active unit's speaker output with the supplied cable.

Edifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Stereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speakerStereo pair: one active speaker and one passive speaker
Mid-bass driver sizeDifferent
Sources
2.75 in4 in
Tweeter sizeDifferent
Sources
0.75 in19 mm
63 Hz – 20 kHz60 Hz–20 kHz
≥ 85 dB(A)≥85 dB(A)
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth version is from the current UK/US specification; the manual lists input type PC/AUX/Bluetooth without a version. The two RCA pairs share one PC/AUX input mode: if two sources are connected at the same time, both signals play. A 3.5 mm source uses the supplied 3.5 mm–RCA cable. No USB, optical or 3.5 mm socket.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Bluetooth 5.4 (SBC; two-device multipoint), USB-A audio, 3.5 mm AUXBluetooth 5.1 and two analogue RCA input pairs (PC IN and AUX IN)
Input sensitivityDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Current Edifier UK and US product-page figures; the Edifier US store gives the same values but labels the first RCA input 'RCA' instead of 'PC IN'. The 2023 manual's specification section lists no input sensitivity.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec
AUX: 600 ± 50 mV; USB-A: 600 ± 50 mFFS; Bluetooth: 600 ± 50 mFFSPC IN: 500 ± 50 mV; AUX: 500 ± 50 mV; Bluetooth: 400 mFFS ± 50 mFFS
5.45.1
Bluetooth codecs
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded.

SBCNot provided
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Edifier QR30

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

Edifier UK — QR30 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR30 product page and specificationEdifier QR30 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer rating for the pair, given separately for the two tweeter channels and the two mid-bass channels; load and distortion limits not stated. Not 66 W per cabinet or mains consumption. Edifier describes a Class-D amplifier system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Dynamic Range Control (DRC).

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
30 W RMS total: 15 W + 15 W66 W total RMS: 15 W × 2 (tweeter) + 18 W × 2 (mid-bass)
Amplifier type
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded.

Texas Instruments Class-D amplifierNot provided
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Edifier QR30

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

Edifier QR30 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Edifier publishes no rated mains voltage/frequency for this model in its English manual or on its UK/US pages; the manual directs users to the voltage on the product plate and to a matching AC outlet. UK and US units are separate regional packages; do not assume a unit from one region works on the other's mains or plug. The manual marks its plug drawings as illustrative only.

Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Built-in mains power with detachable power cable; input 100–240 V~ 50/60 Hz 300 mAMains-powered: fixed power cord and power switch on the active speaker (Class II, double-insulated); operating voltage printed on the product plate
App support
Sources
Edifier QR30

Manufacturer specification · The manual lists TempoHub support for Windows 11, Windows 10 and macOS 10.15 or later; playback control is in the ConneX app only.

Edifier UK — QR30 product page and specificationEdifier QR30 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded.

EDIFIER ConneX mobile app and EDIFIER TempoHub computer app (EQ, light effects, firmware)Not provided
Controls
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded.

Side-mounted knobs: MODE (power on/off, source switch); VOLUME (play/pause, volume up/down); LIGHT EFFECTS (light effects switch and brightness control)Not provided
Lighting
Sources
Edifier QR30

Manufacturer specification · The manual says a button on the speaker can be assigned 2 to 6 of the light effects in the ConneX or TempoHub app.

Edifier UK — QR30 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR30 product page and specificationEdifier QR30 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded.

TempoAbyss lighting with 12 preset light effects; customisable in the EDIFIER ConneX (mobile) or TempoHub (PC) app; brightness and effect via the LIGHT EFFECTS knobNot provided
Sound options
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded.

Three preset sound effects (music, movies, gaming); custom sound profile in the EDIFIER ConneX or TempoHub appNot provided
Tone controls
Sources
Edifier QR30

No source recorded.

Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · The remote documents power, mute, volume and input keys only; no remote tone control is asserted.

Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Not providedTreble and bass dials plus volume knob on the active speaker's side panel
Remote control
Sources
Edifier QR30

No source recorded.

Not providedInfrared remote: on/off, mute, volume −/+, Bluetooth, PC/AUX
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · US store gives both cabinets; the UK/US product pages give only 154 × 254 × 214 mm (active).

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec
Active speaker 127.5 × 193 × 142 mm; passive speaker 112 × 193 × 142 mm (W × H × D)Active: 154 × 254 × 214 mm; passive: 154 × 254 × 209 mm (W × H × D)
Enclosure
Sources
Edifier QR30

No source recorded.

Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification

Edifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specification
Not providedMDF enclosure with bases angled at a 10-degree incline
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
Edifier QR30

Manufacturer specification · Per the manual's box-contents illustration (checked visually); no stands, 3.5 mm cable or speaker connecting cable shown.

Edifier QR30 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Manual box inventory; the US store list names only speakers, the two audio cables and manual. The remote uses a CR2025 coin cell.

Edifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Active speaker, passive speaker, power cable, USB connecting cable, quick start guide, safety instructionsActive and passive speakers, remote control, speaker connecting cable, RCA–RCA cable, 3.5 mm–RCA cable and user manual
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 QR30

Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 3.09kg' 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 — QR30 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR30 product page and specification
Edifier R1700BT

Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 6.6kg' 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 R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specification
Not listed by the manufacturerNot listed by the manufacturer
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Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.