Name: Audioengine A2 Plus
Brand: Audioengine
SKU: d3733796-f882-42bc-ba27-5b8c3edf91e3
Price: 279.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.9 (3066 reviews)

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Experts recommend Audioengine A2 Plus more than Edifier R1280DB

As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Audioengine A2 Plus over Edifier R1280DB, but both Computer Speakers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Audioengine A2 Plus received 3 recommendations: from CNET (17 Dec 2024), Laptop Mag (28 Dec 2023) and Digital Trends (27 Apr 2022). By contrast, Edifier R1280DB received only 2 recommendations from CNET (17 Dec 2024) and Laptop Mag (28 Dec 2023).

Rank	Change	Price	Computer Speaker	CNET	TechRadar	Wirecutter	PCMag	Tom's Guide	PC Gamer	SoundGuys	Laptop Mag	Digital Trends	IGN
4	-	$279	Audioengine A2 Plus The Audioengine A2 Plus Computer Speakers are highly regarded for their audio performance, versatility, and range of connectivity options, making them some of the best computer speakers for under $300.	7	-	-	-	-	-	-	7	1	-
11	-	$150	Edifier R1280DB The Edifier R1280DB is a versatile and budget-friendly speaker system that offers great sound quality and a variety of wired and wireless connectivity options, making it a great choice for small to mid-sized rooms.	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 17 Dec 2024

CNET ranked Edifier R1280DB as #2 and Audioengine A2 Plus as #7

Rank	Computer Speaker	Comment
...	...	...
#2 out of 11	Edifier R1280DB	Best PC speakers around $150
...	...	...
#7 out of 11	Audioengine A2 Plus	Best PC Speaker Sound for under $300
...	...	...

Source: www.cnet.com

On 28 Dec 2023

Laptop Mag ranked Edifier R1280DB as #6 and Audioengine A2 Plus as #7

Rank	Computer Speaker	Comment
...	...	...
#6 out of 12	Edifier R1280DB	Solid build quality and sound
#7 out of 12	Audioengine A2 Plus	Superb computer speakers that are hard to come by
...	...	...

Source: www.laptopmag.com

On 27 Apr 2022 Digital Trends ranked Audioengine A2 Plus as #1

Rank Computer Speaker Comment

#1 out of 6 Audioengine A2 Plus
The best computer speakers

... ... ...

Source: www.digitaltrends.com

After counting and adding up the 81 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Audioengine A2 Plus outranks Edifier R1280DB. This is not to say that Edifier R1280DB is a bad option. Like Audioengine A2 Plus, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Audioengine A2 Plus outranks Edifier R1280DB by 7 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Audioengine A2 Plus is more critically acclaimed than Edifier R1280DB.

Rank	Change	Price	Computer Speaker	CNET	TechRadar	Wirecutter	PCMag	Tom's Guide	PC Gamer	SoundGuys	Laptop Mag	Digital Trends	IGN
1	-	$103	Logitech Z407 The Logitech Z407 is a compact and affordable speaker system that delivers impressive sound quality, offers both wired and wireless connectivity options, and is highly compatible with a wide range of devices.	5	1	-	6	-	3	-	-	4	-
2	-	$236	Logitech G560 The Logitech G560 computer speakers offer powerful and immersive sound, versatile connectivity options, and customizable RGB lighting, making them a great choice for gamers and music enthusiasts.	-	-	-	-	5	1	4	-	5	-
3	-	$57	Creative Pebble Pro	-	-	2	2	-	-	2	-	-	3
4	-	$279	Audioengine A2 Plus The Audioengine A2 Plus Computer Speakers are highly regarded for their audio performance, versatility, and range of connectivity options, making them some of the best computer speakers for under $300.	7	-	-	-	-	-	-	7	1	-
5	-	$38	Creative Pebble V3 The Creative Pebble V3 is a budget-friendly computer speaker that offers clear and bright audio with reliable sound quality and minimal distortion at high volume, making it a versatile and highly compatible device suitable for a variety of settings.	3	-	-	-	2	-	-	3	-	-
6	-	$45	Creative Pebble Plus The Creative Pebble Plus 2.1 USB-Powered Desktop Speakers are a great option for those who want a simple and easy-to-use speaker with decent bass performance, delivering great sound quality and perfect for those who value portability and ease of use.	-	2	-	-	-	2	-	-	6	-
7	-	$349	Audioengine HD3 The Audioengine HD3 is a versatile and compact desktop speaker system that offers a balanced and accurate sound profile with a range of connectivity options, making it an ideal choice for those who want high-quality audio in a small space.	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	2	-	-
8	-	$800	Klipsch The Fives The Klipsch The Fives are versatile and feature-packed computer speakers that offer excellent sound quality, a comprehensive range of connectivity options, and easy-to-use controls.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	1
9	-	$757	Razer Leviathan V2 Pro The Razer Leviathan V2 Pro is a stylish and powerful soundbar designed for gamers and movie enthusiasts, offering versatile connectivity options, customizable RGB lighting, and programmable keys controlled through the Razer Synapse and Razer Chroma apps.	-	6	-	10	-	-	-	-	-	6
10	-	$250	Fluance Ai41 The Fluance Ai41 computer speaker is a versatile and high-quality audio system that offers both wired and wireless connectivity options, making it ideal for general music listening, gaming, podcasts, and other audio content in a small to medium-sized room.	9	9	-	7	-	-	-	-	-	-
11	-	$150	Edifier R1280DB The Edifier R1280DB is a versatile and budget-friendly speaker system that offers great sound quality and a variety of wired and wireless connectivity options, making it a great choice for small to mid-sized rooms.	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	-	-
17	-	$350	Kanto Ora	-	-	-	-	3	7	-	-	-	-
18	-	$485	SteelSeries Arena 9 The SteelSeries Arena 9 computer speaker is a powerful and immersive audio solution for gamers and multimedia enthusiasts looking to enhance their entertainment experience.	-	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	9
19	+1	$250	Harman Kardon SoundSticks 4 The Harman Kardon SoundSticks 4 is a well-balanced 2.1-channel speaker system with wired and wireless connectivity options, touch controls, and versatile compatibility, making it suitable for general home audio, movies, and popular music genres.	10	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	-	-
20	-1	$299	Razer Nommo Pro The Razer Nommo Pro is a high-end speaker system that offers impressive audio performance with a well-balanced and immersive sound profile, suitable for gaming, movies, and music, and can enhance the listening experience for various types of media.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	10	3	-
21	+1	$125	SteelSeries Arena 3 The SteelSeries Arena 3 Computer Speaker is a versatile and user-friendly speaker system that offers good sound quality and a variety of connectivity options, making it a great choice for gamers and those who need to connect multiple devices.	4	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
22	-1	$330	Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 The Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 is a versatile and high-quality soundbar that offers impressive sound quality, multiple connectivity options, and customizable features, making it a great investment for gamers and movie enthusiasts.	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	5
23	-	$100	BlueAnt Soundblade	-	-	-	-	6	5	-	-	-	-
24	-	$300	Fluance AI61 The Fluance AI61 bookshelf speakers offer powerful and balanced sound quality with versatile connectivity options, making them suitable for home or office use.	-	-	-	5	-	-	-	9	-	-
25	-	$399	Audioengine A5 Plus	8	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	7
26	-	$200	Razer Leviathan V2 The Razer Leviathan V2 is a customizable and powerful soundbar with limited wired connectivity options but excellent Bluetooth connectivity, making it a great choice for gamers and media enthusiasts who want an immersive audio experience.	11	-	-	9	-	-	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [24]

86

Total expert reviews: 24

with a score: 9
without a score: 15

Highest score by World of Turntables	100
Average score based on 24 reviews	86
Lowest score by Sound and Vision	70

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [21]

88

Total expert reviews: 21

with a score: 7
without a score: 14

Highest score by What's Good To Do	100
Average score based on 21 reviews	88
Lowest score by AI	70

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

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