Experts recommend Creative Pebble V3 more than Edifier R1280DB
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Creative Pebble V3 over Edifier R1280DB, but both Computer Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Creative Pebble V3 received 3 recommendations: from CNET (17 Dec 2024), Tom's Guide (21 Jun 2024) and Laptop Mag (28 Dec 2023). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - |
| 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 Creative Pebble V3 as #3 Rank Computer Speaker Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 11 Edifier R1280DB Best PC speakers around $150#3 out of 11 Creative Pebble V3 Best cheap USB-C PC speakers with Bluetooth... ... ... Source: www.cnet.com - On 28 Dec 2023
Laptop Mag ranked Creative Pebble V3 as #3 and Edifier R1280DB as #6 Rank Computer Speaker Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 12 Creative Pebble V3 Best budget computer speakers... ... ... #6 out of 12 Edifier R1280DB Solid build quality and sound... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com - On 21 Jun 2024
Tom's Guide ranked Creative Pebble V3 as #2 Rank Computer Speaker Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Creative Pebble V3 Ideal for small spaces and great value... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com
After counting and adding up the 81 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Creative Pebble V3 outranks Edifier R1280DB. This is not to say that Edifier R1280DB is a bad option. Like Creative Pebble V3, it is recommended by experts, but less.
| 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 | - |
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Expert reviews [17]
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 11
| Highest score by jayceooi.com | 92 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by Expert Reviews | 80 |
Score distribution:
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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 | |
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- POWERFUL AND AMPLIFIED USB AUDIO | With a larger custom-tuned 2.25" full-range drivers, the Creative Pebble V3 is now 50% louder, and delivers richer, more powerful audio, with enhanced bass reproduction. Additionally, you can push your audio further with a built-in gain switch for amplified audio (requires a 10W USB-C or USB-A port) and firing acoustics power of 8W RMS and peak power of up to 16W
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- BLUETOOTH WIRELESS - Popular classic bookshelf speakers now can be enjoyed without the hassle of wires. Simply connection to an iPhone, Android, Tablet, PC or Mac.
- STUDIO SOUND QUALITY - Naturally fine tuned sound reproduction from 4 inch bass and 13mm silk dome tweeter.
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