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Genelec 8030C vs Edifier R1280T

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Genelec 8030C

Dark grey (8030CP) · single active monitor · 100–240 V AC internal supply

Front view of a dark grey Genelec 8030C studio monitor on its Iso-Pod stand
Exact model & source notes

The 8030C is a two-way active monitor with a 130 mm woofer and 19 mm metal-dome tweeter, each driven by its own 50 W Class D amplifier, in a die-cast aluminium reflex cabinet. It is sold as a single unit with a balanced XLR input and an internal 100–240 V supply.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
19 mmTweeter diameter13 mm
1 of 8 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
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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
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

Genelec 8030C UK & US retailers

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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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Genelec 8030CDie-cast aluminium, reflex port

Manufacturer specification

Edifier R1280TWooden enclosure with removable front plate

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.'

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

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

Genelec 8030CDie-cast aluminium, reflex port
Edifier R1280TWooden enclosure with removable front plate
Sources
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

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Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Genelec 8030CSingle active two-way monitor (sold and priced per unit); a stereo setup needs two
Edifier R1280TStereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speaker; 2-way active crossover
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Genelec sells these monitors individually, not as pairs.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
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
Genelec 8030COne 8030C monitor; mains cable (1.8 m); operating manual; Iso-Pod kit
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

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Genelec 8030C1 × XLR female balanced analogue input (10 kΩ)
Edifier R1280TTwo stereo RCA analogue inputs (PC and AUX)
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Single analogue XLR input only; no RCA, Bluetooth, USB or digital input.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
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
Genelec 8030C50 W bass + 50 W treble (Class D) per monitor
Edifier R1280T42 W RMS total: 21 W × 2 (DRC on)
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Separate Class D amplifiers for woofer and tweeter in each monitor. The web specification does not state RMS/peak basis, load or distortion; long-term output is limited by driver protection.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
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
Genelec 8030CInternal mains supply, 100–240 V AC 50/60 Hz; supplied 1.8 m mains cable; ISS auto-standby
Edifier R1280TBuilt-in mains power in the active speaker with attached power cord and power switch
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Genelec lists one product code per finish with no separate UK or US code; the plug type of the supplied cable is not stated.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
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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Dimensions of each unit

Genelec 8030C285 mm H (299 mm with Iso-Pod) × 189 mm W × 178 mm D, per monitor
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 (12)

Directivity / dispersion

Genelec 8030CDirectivity Control Waveguide (DCW) technology
Edifier R1280TNot verified
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Listed among the 8030C's key technologies; Genelec states uncoloured reference performance on and off axis but gives no dispersion angle for the 8030C.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded for this side.

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

Frequency response

Genelec 8030C54 Hz–20 kHz (±2 dB); −6 dB points 47 Hz and 25 kHz
Edifier R1280TConflicting evidence
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · ±2 dB accuracy window as stated, with −6 dB cut-off points listed separately.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
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.

Input sensitivity

Genelec 8030CNot verified
Edifier R1280TPC: 750 ± 50 mV; AUX: 550 ± 50 mV
Sources
Genelec 8030C

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Maximum SPL

Genelec 8030C≥104 dB short-term; ≥96 dB long-term RMS; ≥110 dB peak per pair
Edifier R1280TNot verified
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Genelec definitions: short-term sine on axis in half space averaged 100 Hz–3 kHz at 1 m; peak figure is per pair with music material.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded for this side.

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

Power consumption

Genelec 8030C≤0.5 W ISS standby; ≤3 W idle; 60 W full output
Edifier R1280TNot verified
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · ISS standby / idle / full output, per monitor.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded for this side.

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

Acoustic controls

Genelec 8030CRear-panel room compensation switches for optimising the monitor to the room's acoustics
Edifier R1280TNot verified
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Genelec's 8030C page does not list the individual switch settings for this model, so they are unknown here; the ISS disable switch sits beside the room response controls.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded for this side.

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

Woofer diameter

Genelec 8030C130 mm
Edifier R1280T4 in
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Cone bass driver.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

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

Weight

Genelec 8030C5 kg
Edifier R1280TNot verified
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · One monitor.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
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.

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Genelec 8030C

What it brings

  • Genelec lists a ±2 dB response of 54 Hz–20 kHz with a −6 dB low cut-off at 47 Hz.
  • ISS auto-standby is rated at ≤0.5 W, idle draw at ≤3 W, and the Iso-Pod stand is included.
  • Rear-panel room compensation switches let the monitor be optimised for the room, and Genelec's Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) is among its listed technologies.

What to check

  • The only input is a balanced XLR, with no RCA, Bluetooth or USB connection.
  • Sold singly and weighing 5 kg per monitor, so a stereo pair needs two units and a sturdy desk or stands.

Edifier R1280T

What it brings

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
20 of 20 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Genelec 8030C and Edifier R1280T
SpecificationGenelec 8030CEdifier R1280T
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Genelec sells these monitors individually, not as pairs.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
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
Single active two-way monitor (sold and priced per unit); a stereo setup needs twoStereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speaker; 2-way active crossover
Woofer diameterDifferent
Sources
130 mm4 in
Tweeter diameterDifferent
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Metal dome tweeter.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
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
19 mm13 mm
Frequency response
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · ±2 dB accuracy window as stated, with −6 dB cut-off points listed separately.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
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
54 Hz–20 kHz (±2 dB); −6 dB points 47 Hz and 25 kHzConflicting sources
Maximum SPL
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Genelec definitions: short-term sine on axis in half space averaged 100 Hz–3 kHz at 1 m; peak figure is per pair with music material.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded.

≥104 dB short-term; ≥96 dB long-term RMS; ≥110 dB peak per pairNot provided
Crossover frequency
Sources
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded.

3 kHzNot provided
Directivity / dispersion
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Listed among the 8030C's key technologies; Genelec states uncoloured reference performance on and off axis but gives no dispersion angle for the 8030C.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded.

Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) technologyNot provided
Not provided≥ 85 dB(A)
Distortion
Sources
Genelec 8030C

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
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Single analogue XLR input only; no RCA, Bluetooth, USB or digital input.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
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
1 × XLR female balanced analogue input (10 kΩ)Two stereo RCA analogue inputs (PC and AUX)
Input sensitivity
Sources
Genelec 8030C

No source recorded.

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
Not providedPC: 750 ± 50 mV; AUX: 550 ± 50 mV
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Separate Class D amplifiers for woofer and tweeter in each monitor. The web specification does not state RMS/peak basis, load or distortion; long-term output is limited by driver protection.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
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
50 W bass + 50 W treble (Class D) per monitor42 W RMS total: 21 W × 2 (DRC on)
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Genelec lists one product code per finish with no separate UK or US code; the plug type of the supplied cable is not stated.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
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
Internal mains supply, 100–240 V AC 50/60 Hz; supplied 1.8 m mains cable; ISS auto-standbyBuilt-in mains power in the active speaker with attached power cord and power switch
Power consumption
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · ISS standby / idle / full output, per monitor.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded.

≤0.5 W ISS standby; ≤3 W idle; 60 W full outputNot provided
Acoustic controls
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Genelec's 8030C page does not list the individual switch settings for this model, so they are unknown here; the ISS disable switch sits beside the room response controls.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Edifier R1280T

No source recorded.

Rear-panel room compensation switches for optimising the monitor to the room's acousticsNot provided
Tone controls
Sources
Genelec 8030C

No source recorded.

Not providedMaster volume, treble and bass dials; IR remote with volume and mute
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
285 mm H (299 mm with Iso-Pod) × 189 mm W × 178 mm D, per monitor146 × 234 × 196 mm (W × H × D)
Weight
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · One monitor.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
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
5 kgNot listed by the manufacturer
EnclosureDifferent
Sources
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
Die-cast aluminium, reflex portWooden enclosure with removable front plate
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
One 8030C monitor; mains cable (1.8 m); operating manual; Iso-Pod kitActive speaker, passive speaker, remote control, speaker connecting cable, 3.5 mm to dual RCA cable, dual RCA to dual RCA cable, user manual
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