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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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The Z407 is a 2.1 system rated at 40 W RMS (80 W peak), with a 5.25-inch subwoofer and 2.5-inch full-range satellites that can stand vertically or horizontally. It accepts Bluetooth, 3.5 mm and micro-USB audio at the same time and is controlled from a battery-powered wireless dial.
Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.
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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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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 specificationManufacturer specification
Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z407 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
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 pageManufacturer specification
Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z407 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
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Edifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product pageManufacturer specification · Setup guide 'Box content' list. The UK/US shop in-box list names two satellite speakers, subwoofer, 3.5 mm cable and user documentation, notes that the USB data cable is not included, and the shop specifications state '2 AAA included'.
Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z407 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Z407 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
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 pageManufacturer specification · Up to three sources connected at once; the dial's wired input button switches between 3.5 mm and micro USB, and its Bluetooth button switches to Bluetooth. The setup guide states up to eight Bluetooth source devices can be paired. USB cable not included. USB does not charge devices. Bluetooth version conflicts between official sources (see bluetooth_version).
Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z407 technical specificationsLogitech Z407 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
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 pageManufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS and peak ratings; load and distortion basis not published. Driver impedance listed as 4 Ω subwoofer, 8 Ω satellites.
Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z407 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z407 technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
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 pageManufacturer specification · The support page gives regional power-cable lengths (1840 mm Americas, 1850 mm EMEA) but does not state whether the supply is an in-line adapter or the plug type. UK (980-001349) and US (980-001347) are separate part numbers.
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Manufacturer specification · Mid-range/bass driver; the manual also gives 116 mm.
Edifier UK — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product pageManufacturer specification · Subwoofer driver.
Logitech Support — Z407 technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
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 pageManufacturer specification
Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z407 technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
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UK and US product pages list Bluetooth 5.0; the support table lists 'Wireless Protocol Bluetooth 4.1' but 'Connection Type ... Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE)'. Not resolved by current official sources. · Manufacturer specification
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Manufacturer specification · Logitech quotes a 20-metre wireless range ('Wireless range may vary with environmental conditions'). Dial battery life is 12 months (2 × AAA) on two different stated bases: the UK/US shop pages say 'Based on using the dial 16 times, everytime with normal press or rotation per day', while the support specification says 'Press play/pause 60 times per day. Volume adjustment 30 times per day.' Control dial weight 51.8 g (support and shop).
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Manufacturer specification · Manual figure; measurement level and frequency not stated.
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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 pageManufacturer specification · Manufacturer range; tolerance (dB) not published.
Logitech Support — Z407 technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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 pageNo source recorded for this side.
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Manufacturer specification · Logitech support specification, 'Sound Pressure Level (SPL Max)'; measurement distance and signal are not stated.
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Edifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product pageNo source recorded for this side.
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Manufacturer specification · Silk dome tweeter (0.5 in on the web page).
Edifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product pageNo source recorded for this side.
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Manufacturer specification · As stated in the specifications of the UK (en-gb) and US (en-us) Logitech shop pages; the regional terms differ.
Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z407 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Manufacturer specification · 389.6 g listed under the shop dimensions heading 'Satellite' (with the per-satellite 199.9 × 93.9 × 85.2 mm) and the support table row 'Satellites'.
Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z407 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z407 technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Manufacturer specification · Subwoofer only: 2450.6 g as listed in the UK/US shop dimensions and the support table.
Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z407 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z407 technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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 pageNo total system weight is published; Logitech lists the subwoofer (2450.6 g), satellite (389.6 g) and control dial (51.8 g) separately. No figure is summed. · Manufacturer specification
Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z407 technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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| Specification | Edifier R1280T | Logitech Z407 |
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Channel configurationDifferent SourcesEdifier 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 pageLogitech Z407 Manufacturer specification Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z407 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese) | Stereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speaker; 2-way active crossover | 2.1: two satellite speakers and a subwoofer, with a wireless control dial |
Woofer sizeDifferent SourcesEdifier R1280T Manufacturer specification · Mid-range/bass driver; the manual also gives 116 mm. Edifier UK — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier USA — R1280T product page and specificationEdifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product pageLogitech Z407 Manufacturer specification · Subwoofer driver. Logitech Support — Z407 technical specifications | 4 in | 5.25 in |
Tweeter size SourcesEdifier R1280T Manufacturer specification · Silk dome tweeter (0.5 in on the web page). Edifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product pageLogitech Z407 No source recorded. | 13 mm | Not provided |
Satellite driver size SourcesEdifier R1280T No source recorded. | Not provided | 2.5 in full-range driver per satellite |
Frequency response SourcesEdifier 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 pageLogitech Z407 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer range; tolerance (dB) not published. Logitech Support — Z407 technical specifications | Conflicting sources | 40 Hz–20 kHz |
Signal-to-noise ratioDifferent Sources | ≥ 85 dB(A) | > 75 dB |
Distortion SourcesEdifier R1280T Manufacturer specification · Manual figure; measurement level and frequency not stated. Edifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product pageLogitech Z407 No source recorded. | ≤0.5% | Not provided |
Maximum sound pressure level SourcesEdifier R1280T No source recorded. Logitech Z407 Manufacturer specification · Logitech support specification, 'Sound Pressure Level (SPL Max)'; measurement distance and signal are not stated. Logitech Support — Z407 technical specifications | Not provided | 93 dBc |
Audio inputsDifferent SourcesEdifier 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 pageLogitech Z407 Manufacturer specification · Up to three sources connected at once; the dial's wired input button switches between 3.5 mm and micro USB, and its Bluetooth button switches to Bluetooth. The setup guide states up to eight Bluetooth source devices can be paired. USB cable not included. USB does not charge devices. Bluetooth version conflicts between official sources (see bluetooth_version). Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z407 technical specificationsLogitech Z407 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese) | Two stereo RCA analogue inputs (PC and AUX) | Bluetooth, one 3.5 mm analogue input and one micro-USB audio input (to a computer's USB-A port); the 3.5 mm and micro-USB inputs are on the back of the subwoofer |
Input sensitivity SourcesEdifier 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 pageLogitech Z407 No source recorded. | PC: 750 ± 50 mV; AUX: 550 ± 50 mV | Not provided |
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent SourcesEdifier 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 pageLogitech Z407 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS and peak ratings; load and distortion basis not published. Driver impedance listed as 4 Ω subwoofer, 8 Ω satellites. Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z407 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z407 technical specifications | 42 W RMS total: 21 W × 2 (DRC on) | 40 W RMS total (80 W peak): subwoofer 20 W RMS (40 W peak) + satellites 20 W RMS total (2 × 10 W; 40 W peak) |
Power supplyDifferent SourcesEdifier 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 pageLogitech Z407 Manufacturer specification · The support page gives regional power-cable lengths (1840 mm Americas, 1850 mm EMEA) but does not state whether the supply is an in-line adapter or the plug type. UK (980-001349) and US (980-001347) are separate part numbers. Logitech Support — Z407 technical specificationsLogitech Z407 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese) | Built-in mains power in the active speaker with attached power cord and power switch | Mains power via the subwoofer power cord; Logitech lists power-supply input AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz and output 17.5 V, 2.5 A. Control dial runs on 2 × AAA batteries (included) |
Tone controls SourcesEdifier R1280T Manufacturer specification Edifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product pageLogitech Z407 No source recorded. | Master volume, treble and bass dials; IR remote with volume and mute | Not provided |
Sound options SourcesEdifier R1280T No source recorded. | Not provided | Digital signal processing (DSP); bass level adjustable from the wireless control dial |
Controls SourcesEdifier R1280T No source recorded. Logitech Z407 Manufacturer specification · Logitech quotes a 20-metre wireless range ('Wireless range may vary with environmental conditions'). Dial battery life is 12 months (2 × AAA) on two different stated bases: the UK/US shop pages say 'Based on using the dial 16 times, everytime with normal press or rotation per day', while the support specification says 'Press play/pause 60 times per day. Volume adjustment 30 times per day.' Control dial weight 51.8 g (support and shop). Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z407 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z407 technical specifications | Not provided | Wireless control dial: power, volume, bass, mute, play/pause, track forward/back, Bluetooth pairing and source switching |
Dimensions of each unitDifferent SourcesEdifier 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 pageLogitech Z407 Manufacturer specification Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z407 technical specifications | 146 × 234 × 196 mm (W × H × D) | Each satellite: 199.9 × 93.9 × 85.2 mm; subwoofer: 240 × 234 × 180 mm (H × W × D); control dial: 29.4 mm high, 69.9 mm diameter |
EnclosureDifferent SourcesEdifier 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 specificationLogitech Z407 Manufacturer specification Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z407 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us) | Wooden enclosure with removable front plate | Subwoofer: ported, down-firing |
Subwoofer weight SourcesEdifier R1280T No source recorded. Logitech Z407 Manufacturer specification · Subwoofer only: 2450.6 g as listed in the UK/US shop dimensions and the support table. Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z407 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z407 technical specifications | Not provided | 2.4506 kg |
Satellite weight SourcesEdifier R1280T No source recorded. Logitech Z407 Manufacturer specification · 389.6 g listed under the shop dimensions heading 'Satellite' (with the per-satellite 199.9 × 93.9 × 85.2 mm) and the support table row 'Satellites'. Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z407 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z407 technical specifications | Not provided | 0.3896 kg |
Included units / accessoriesDifferent SourcesEdifier R1280T Manufacturer specification Edifier R1280T user manual (English section), linked from the official product pageLogitech Z407 Manufacturer specification · Setup guide 'Box content' list. The UK/US shop in-box list names two satellite speakers, subwoofer, 3.5 mm cable and user documentation, notes that the USB data cable is not included, and the shop specifications state '2 AAA included'. Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z407 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Z407 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese) | Active speaker, passive speaker, remote control, speaker connecting cable, 3.5 mm to dual RCA cable, dual RCA to dual RCA cable, user manual | Left and right satellites, subwoofer, wireless control dial, 2 AAA batteries, satellite stands, 3.5 mm cable and user documentation; USB data cable not included |
Warranty SourcesEdifier R1280T No source recorded. Logitech Z407 Manufacturer specification · As stated in the specifications of the UK (en-gb) and US (en-us) Logitech shop pages; the regional terms differ. Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z407 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us) | Not provided | UK: 2-Year Limited Hardware Warranty; US: 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty |
Weight SourcesEdifier 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 pageLogitech Z407 No total system weight is published; Logitech lists the subwoofer (2450.6 g), satellite (389.6 g) and control dial (51.8 g) separately. No figure is summed. · Manufacturer specification Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z407 technical specifications | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not listed by the manufacturer |
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Bluetooth version SourcesEdifier R1280T No source recorded. Logitech Z407 UK and US product pages list Bluetooth 5.0; the support table lists 'Wireless Protocol Bluetooth 4.1' but 'Connection Type ... Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE)'. Not resolved by current official sources. · Manufacturer specification Logitech Z407 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z407 technical specifications | Not provided | Conflicting sources |
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