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Edifier QR65 vs Yamaha HS7

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Edifier QR65

White

Pair of white Edifier QR65 desktop speakers on their angled aluminium stands, with lit mirrored front baffles
Exact model & source notes

The QR65 is an active-plus-passive desktop pair with 2.75-inch mid-low drivers and 1.25-inch silk dome tweeters, rated 70 W RMS in total. Besides Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, USB audio and RCA line inputs, the active speaker doubles as a 65 W USB-C/USB-A charger for other devices.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS

7 verified differences, led by Enclosure, channel configuration and included units / accessories. Compared in full below. Not a rating.

See the 7 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

Yamaha HS7

HS7 · black · single monitor · UK and Ireland specification

Front view of a black Yamaha HS7 studio monitor with white 6.5-inch woofer cone and dome tweeter
Exact model & source notes

The HS7 is a single powered two-way studio monitor with a 6.5-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter, bi-amplified at 95 W (dynamic power). It takes balanced XLR or 6.35 mm phone-jack inputs and is sold as one cabinet, so a stereo pair means buying two.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “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

Enclosure

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Edifier QR65MDF enclosure with independent acoustic cavity, MazeTube bass reflex channels and TurbMuff air noise suppression

Manufacturer specification

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 ↓

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

Edifier QR65MDF enclosure with independent acoustic cavity, MazeTube bass reflex channels and TurbMuff air noise suppression
Yamaha HS7MDF bass-reflex enclosure
Sources

Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Edifier QR65Stereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speaker
Yamaha HS7One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · Amplifier, inputs, controls and charging ports are on the active speaker; the passive speaker connects with the supplied speaker connecting cable.

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier QR65 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Edifier QR65Active speaker, passive speaker, speaker stands, speaker connecting cable, power cable, USB connecting cable, 3.5 mm to RCA audio cable, cleaning cloth, quick start guide, safety instructions
Yamaha HS7One monitor, power cord and owner's manual
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · Per the manual's box-contents illustration; the USB cable is for audio streaming only, not for charging devices.

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier QR65 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Edifier QR65Bluetooth 5.3 (LDAC supported), USB audio streaming, RCA line in
Yamaha HS7Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · Specification lists the inputs as 'Bluetooth, USB-A, RCA'. The manual describes a USB audio streaming input from a computer using the bundled USB cable (Windows 7–11 listed). The line-in cable supplied is 3.5 mm to RCA.

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier QR65 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Rated power and measurement basis

In Visual facts
Edifier QR6570 W RMS total: treble 15 W × 2 + mid-low 20 W × 2
Yamaha HS795 W total (dynamic power): LF 60 W into 4 ohms + HF 35 W into 8 ohms
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS amplifier rating per driver band and channel; load impedance and distortion basis not published. Separate from the 65 W maximum USB charging output.

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier QR65 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Power supply

In Visual facts
Edifier QR65Built-in mains power in the active speaker with detachable power cable; input 100–240 V~ 50/60 Hz 1.5 A
Yamaha HS7Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · The manual states one input rating and marks the plug drawing as illustrative only; the regional plug/cable type is not published. The USB ports are charging outputs, not a power input.

Edifier QR65 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Dimensions of each unit

In Visual facts
Edifier QR65Active speaker 141.5 × 213 × 216.8 mm; passive speaker 130 × 213 × 212 mm (W × H × D)
Yamaha HS7210 × 332 × 284 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Sources
Missing or non-comparable evidence (19)

Bluetooth codecs

Edifier QR65LDAC (other codecs not listed)
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · No codec row in the UK/US specification tables; LDAC is stated in the product overview (Bluetooth streaming up to 24bit/96kHz).

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specification
Yamaha HS7

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 QR65Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · Edifier: the USB-A and RCA audio inputs support high-resolution audio signals; LDAC streams up to 24bit/96kHz over Bluetooth; the end-to-end audio process supports up to 24bit/96kHz.

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR65 product page and specification
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Lighting

Edifier QR65TempoAbyss light effects on the baffle: 11 preset effects selectable with the side-panel button; custom light effects in the EDIFIER ConneX app
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · Manual (side view of the active speaker): one control rotates to increase or decrease light brightness and is pressed to switch light effects.

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier QR65 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Acoustic controls

Edifier QR65Not verified
Yamaha HS7LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Sources
Edifier QR65

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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

USB charging outputs

Edifier QR65Two USB-C (65 W max. each) and one USB-A (60 W max.); combined outputs share power
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · Maximum when used alone; e.g. USB-C 1 + USB-C 2 together are 20 W max. + 45 W max.

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier QR65 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

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

Mid-low driver size

Edifier QR6570 mm
Yamaha HS76.5 in
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · 2.75-inch (70 mm) aluminium-diaphragm mid-low driver per speaker.

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR65 product page and specification

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

Weight

Edifier QR65Not verified
Yamaha HS78.2 kg
Sources
Edifier QR65

Edifier's UK and US specification tables list 'Net Weight: 5.3kg' without stating whether it covers both speakers or includes the stands, while the dimensions are given separately per speaker; no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR65 product page and specification
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Edifier QR65

What it brings

What to check

Yamaha HS7

What it brings

  • Rated 55 Hz–24 kHz at −3 dB and 43 Hz–30 kHz at −10 dB, with separate amplifiers for the woofer and tweeter.
  • Balanced XLR and phone-jack inputs plus HIGH TRIM and ROOM CONTROL switches let the monitor be matched to studio interfaces and placed nearer walls.

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
26 of 26 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Edifier QR65 and Yamaha HS7
SpecificationEdifier QR65Yamaha HS7
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · Amplifier, inputs, controls and charging ports are on the active speaker; the passive speaker connects with the supplied speaker connecting cable.

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier QR65 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Stereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speakerOne individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Mid-low driver sizeDifferent
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · 2.75-inch (70 mm) aluminium-diaphragm mid-low driver per speaker.

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR65 product page and specification
70 mm6.5 in
Tweeter sizeDifferent
Sources
32 mm1 in
Frequency response
Sources
55 Hz – 40 kHzNot provided
Signal-to-noise ratio
Sources
≥ 85 dB(A)Not provided
Crossover frequency
Sources
Not provided2 kHz
Frequency response (−3 dB)
Sources
Edifier QR65

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided55 Hz–24 kHz
Frequency response (−10 dB)
Sources
Edifier QR65

No source recorded.

Not provided43 Hz–30 kHz
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · Specification lists the inputs as 'Bluetooth, USB-A, RCA'. The manual describes a USB audio streaming input from a computer using the bundled USB cable (Windows 7–11 listed). The line-in cable supplied is 3.5 mm to RCA.

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier QR65 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Bluetooth 5.3 (LDAC supported), USB audio streaming, RCA line inBalanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Bluetooth version
Sources
5.3Not provided
Bluetooth codecs
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · No codec row in the UK/US specification tables; LDAC is stated in the product overview (Bluetooth streaming up to 24bit/96kHz).

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specification
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

LDAC (other codecs not listed)Not provided
Subwoofer output
Sources
SUB OUT port on the active speakerNot provided
Input sensitivity / impedance
Sources
Not provided−10 dBu / 10 kΩ
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS amplifier rating per driver band and channel; load impedance and distortion basis not published. Separate from the 65 W maximum USB charging output.

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier QR65 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
70 W RMS total: treble 15 W × 2 + mid-low 20 W × 295 W total (dynamic power): LF 60 W into 4 ohms + HF 35 W into 8 ohms
Amplifier type
Sources
Dual TI Class-D digital audio amplifiers with full digital signal processing, two-way active crossover and DRCNot provided
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · The manual states one input rating and marks the plug drawing as illustrative only; the regional plug/cable type is not published. The USB ports are charging outputs, not a power input.

Edifier QR65 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Built-in mains power in the active speaker with detachable power cable; input 100–240 V~ 50/60 Hz 1.5 ABuilt-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
USB charging outputs
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · Maximum when used alone; e.g. USB-C 1 + USB-C 2 together are 20 W max. + 45 W max.

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier QR65 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Two USB-C (65 W max. each) and one USB-A (60 W max.); combined outputs share powerNot provided
Power consumption
Sources
Edifier QR65

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided55 W
Lighting
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · Manual (side view of the active speaker): one control rotates to increase or decrease light brightness and is pressed to switch light effects.

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier QR65 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

TempoAbyss light effects on the baffle: 11 preset effects selectable with the side-panel button; custom light effects in the EDIFIER ConneX appNot provided
EDIFIER ConneX app (input switching, EQ, light effects, firmware)Not provided
Acoustic controls
Sources
Edifier QR65

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not providedLEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Active speaker 141.5 × 213 × 216.8 mm; passive speaker 130 × 213 × 212 mm (W × H × D)210 × 332 × 284 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
MDF enclosure with independent acoustic cavity, MazeTube bass reflex channels and TurbMuff air noise suppressionMDF bass-reflex enclosure
Weight
Sources
Edifier QR65

Edifier's UK and US specification tables list 'Net Weight: 5.3kg' without stating whether it covers both speakers or includes the stands, while the dimensions are given separately per speaker; no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR65 product page and specification
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not listed by the manufacturer8.2 kg
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · Per the manual's box-contents illustration; the USB cable is for audio streaming only, not for charging devices.

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier QR65 user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Active speaker, passive speaker, speaker stands, speaker connecting cable, power cable, USB connecting cable, 3.5 mm to RCA audio cable, cleaning cloth, quick start guide, safety instructionsOne monitor, power cord and owner's manual
Hi-Res Audio certification
Sources
Edifier QR65

Manufacturer specification · Edifier: the USB-A and RCA audio inputs support high-resolution audio signals; LDAC streams up to 24bit/96kHz over Bluetooth; the end-to-end audio process supports up to 24bit/96kHz.

Edifier UK — QR65 product page and specificationEdifier USA — QR65 product page and specification
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certifiedNot provided
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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.