Buying Guide
The Best Bluetooth PC Speakers
Five speakers ranked on form and inputs; the R1700BT is the cheapest route in.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
Bluetooth PC speakers also play music from a phone or tablet. Every pick has Bluetooth alongside a wired input for the PC.
The order reflects form, inputs and subwoofer from maker specifications; a missing extras is flagged, not filled in rather than guess, since we have not benched them.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Premium Pick
Razer Nommo V2The top of this price range, adding a wireless control pod.
Best for: Spending more than the Fluance Ai41 costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
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Also Consider
Fluance Ai41A 90W amplifier.
Best for: Buyers who want 90W amplifier.
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Strong Alternative
Razer Leviathan V2 PC Soundbar with SubwooferA down-firing subwoofer.
Best for: Buyers who want down-firing subwoofer.
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Worth a Look
Logitech G560 LIGHTSYNC PC Gaming SpeakersDTS:X virtual surround on Windows.
Best for: Buyers who want DTS:X virtual surround on Windows.
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Lowest Price Here
Edifier R1700BTThe cheapest way into this group, below the Leviathan V2.
Best for: Spending as little as possible, with the Leviathan V2 the next step up.
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Our Picks
Premium Pick1 of 5
Razer Nommo V2
What the Nommo V2 brings to the table is a wireless control pod.
Best for
- Spending more than the Fluance Ai41 costs for the fullest feature set in this group.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the R1700BT, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
Bluetooth adds some delay, so use a wired input for games. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the R1700BT at the time of writing. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Fluance Ai41.
Key specs
- Form
- 2.1 with subwoofer
- Inputs
- Bluetooth
- Subwoofer
- 5.5in down-firing wired subwoofer
- Extras
- THX Spatial Audio, Chroma RGB
Pros
- Wireless control pod
- The top of this price range, adding a wireless control pod
- 2.1 with subwoofer form
- Bluetooth inputs
Cons
- Costs more than the R1700BT at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
Fluance Ai41
The Fluance Ai41 is built around a 90W amplifier, with 5-inch drivers on top.
Best for
- Buyers who want 90W amplifier.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when no subwoofer, so deep bass comes only from the main drivers is a problem.
Why we like it
It connects by HDMI or optical, so a PC needs a graphics-card HDMI output routed as audio or a sound card with optical out; Bluetooth is the simpler route. Bluetooth adds some delay, so use a wired input for games. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the R1700BT at the time of writing. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper G560 and the pricier Nommo V2, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Form
- Bookshelf stereo pair
- Inputs
- RCA, optical, Bluetooth 5.0
- Subwoofer
- None, subwoofer output
Pros
- 90W amplifier
- 5-inch drivers
- Bookshelf stereo pair form
- RCA, optical, Bluetooth 5.0 inputs
Cons
- No subwoofer, so deep bass comes only from the main drivers
- Costs more than the R1700BT at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
Razer Leviathan V2 PC Soundbar with Subwoofer
The Leviathan V2 adds a down-firing subwoofer and THX Spatial Audio to Razer's desktop bar.
Best for
- Buyers who want down-firing subwoofer.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the R1700BT was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Bluetooth 5.2 covers phones. Two full-range drivers and a down-firing subwoofer come in a bar that fits under a monitor. THX Spatial Audio adds 7.1 virtual surround for games and films.
Two full-range drivers and a down-firing subwoofer cover the full range, with THX Spatial Audio for 7.1 virtual surround. The compact bar fits under a monitor, angled toward you on rubber feet. It is the only pick here with a down-firing subwoofer; the G560 has a separate subwoofer instead.
It also comes with 18 Chroma RGB zones. Bluetooth adds some delay, so use a wired input for games. Its price falls between the R1700BT and the G560, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Form
- Desktop soundbar with subwoofer
- Inputs
- USB, Bluetooth 5.2
- Subwoofer
- Down-firing subwoofer
- Extras
- THX Spatial Audio, 18 RGB zones
Pros
- Down-firing subwoofer
- THX Spatial Audio 7.1 virtual surround
- 18 Chroma RGB zones
Cons
- Costs more than the R1700BT at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
Logitech G560 LIGHTSYNC PC Gaming Speakers
Logitech's G560 is a 2.1 set with a separate subwoofer, DTS:X virtual surround and four lighting zones that react to games.
Best for
- Buyers who want DTS:X virtual surround on Windows.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the R1700BT, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
DTS:X is not available on Mac. It pairs 240W peak power with a subwoofer and DTS:X Ultra surround. LIGHTSYNC RGB reacts to supported games.
Its subwoofer and satellites can be placed apart for a wider soundstage. At 240W peak it is loud enough for a large room, and it connects over USB or Bluetooth. It is the only pick here with a separate subwoofer; the Leviathan V2 has a down-firing subwoofer instead.
Bluetooth adds some delay, so use a wired input for games. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the R1700BT at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Form
- 2.1 with subwoofer
- Peak power
- 240W
- Inputs
- USB, 3.5mm, Bluetooth
- Subwoofer
- Separate subwoofer
- Extras
- DTS:X 2.0, 4 lighting zones
Pros
- DTS:X virtual surround on Windows
- Four game-driven lighting zones
- Separate subwoofer
Cons
- Costs more than the R1700BT at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 of 5
Edifier R1700BT
The R1700BT stands out for 33W RMS per speaker, and it adds a 55Hz to 20kHz response.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible, with the Leviathan V2 the next step up.
Skip if
- Pass on it if no subwoofer, so deep bass comes only from the main drivers rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
Bluetooth adds some delay, so use a wired input for games. It makes the most sense for spending as little as possible, with the Leviathan V2 the next step up, since it offers the cheapest way into this group, below the Leviathan V2. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the Leviathan V2 was closest.
Key specs
- Form
- Bookshelf stereo pair
- Inputs
- Bluetooth
- Subwoofer
- None
Pros
- 33W RMS per speaker
- 55Hz to 20kHz response
- The cheapest way into this group, below the Leviathan V2
Cons
- No subwoofer, so deep bass comes only from the main drivers
How We Chose These Bluetooth PC Speakers
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- What we compared
- We set side by side five speakers on form, inputs, subwoofer and extras from manufacturer specifications. Nothing was tested in-house; 3 of the 4 fields compared are stated for every pick, while extras has gaps.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the Nommo V2 to the R1700BT, state form, inputs and subwoofer.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Fluance Ai41 and the R1700BT give no extras.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the R1700BT ($150 to $250) to the Nommo V2 ($250 to $500).
What to Look for in Bluetooth PC Speakers
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Extras that separate them
The Leviathan V2: THX Spatial Audio 7.1 virtual surround. The G560: four game-driven lighting zones. The R1700BT: a 55Hz to 20kHz response.
Budget
$150 to $250 buys the R1700BT, the Leviathan V2 and the G560; $250 to $500 buys the Fluance Ai41 and the Nommo V2 at our last check.
White bookshelf speakers either side of a monitor Start from what matters most
Spending more than the Fluance Ai41 costs for the fullest feature set in this group: the Nommo V2. Spending as little as possible, with the Leviathan V2 the next step up: the R1700BT.
Do you need a subwoofer
A separate or down-firing subwoofer adds low bass for films and games. In a flat or shared room, a 2.0 set may be the better neighbor.
A wooden desk with a monitor on an arm and small speakers Soundbar or stereo pair
A soundbar sits under a monitor and saves desk width. A stereo pair spreads the sound wider and usually fills a room better at the same price.
How to Choose Bluetooth PC Speakers
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Spending more than the Fluance Ai41 costs for the fullest feature set in this group | Nommo V2 | The top of this price range, adding a wireless control pod |
| Buyers who want 90W amplifier | Fluance Ai41 | A 90W amplifier |
| Buyers who want down-firing subwoofer | Leviathan V2 | A down-firing subwoofer |
| Buyers who want DTS:X virtual surround on Windows | G560 | DTS:X virtual surround on Windows |
| Spending as little as possible, with the Leviathan V2 the next step up | R1700BT | The cheapest way into this group, below the Leviathan V2 |
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Key specs side by side
The Nommo V2, the Fluance Ai41 and the rest, as their makers list them.
| Speaker | Form | Inputs | Subwoofer | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nommo V2 | 2.1 with subwoofer | Bluetooth | 5.5in down-firing wired subwoofer | THX Spatial Audio, Chroma RGB |
| Fluance Ai41 | Bookshelf stereo pair | RCA, optical, Bluetooth 5.0 | None, subwoofer output | Not listed |
| Leviathan V2 | Desktop soundbar with subwoofer | USB, Bluetooth 5.2 | Down-firing subwoofer | THX Spatial Audio, 18 RGB zones |
| G560 | 2.1 with subwoofer | USB, 3.5mm, Bluetooth | Separate subwoofer | DTS:X 2.0, 4 lighting zones |
| R1700BT | Bookshelf stereo pair | Bluetooth | None | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
The R1700BT was the lowest-priced pick ($150 to $250) and the Nommo V2 the highest ($250 to $500) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Speakers |
|---|---|
| About $150 to $250 | R1700BT, Leviathan V2, G560 |
| About $250 to $500 | Fluance Ai41, Nommo V2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the R1700BT our Lowest Price Here pick?
It carries the badge for the cheapest way into this group, below the Leviathan V2. It makes sense for spending as little as possible, with the Leviathan V2 the next step up.
What extras do the Nommo V2 and the Fluance Ai41 include?
The Nommo V2: a wireless control pod. The Fluance Ai41: a 90W amplifier. The Leviathan V2: a down-firing subwoofer.
Should I pick the Nommo V2 or the R1700BT?
The Nommo V2 suits spending more than the Fluance Ai41 costs for the fullest feature set in this group; the R1700BT suits spending as little as possible, with the Leviathan V2 the next step up.
What else do the G560 and the R1700BT offer?
The G560: a separate subwoofer. The R1700BT: a 55Hz to 20kHz response.
Is Bluetooth fine for games?
For casual play it is usable, but it adds delay. A wired input avoids that.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Nommo V2, chosen for the top of this price range, adding a wireless control pod. Look at the Fluance Ai41 for a 90W amplifier, the Leviathan V2 for a down-firing subwoofer and the G560 for DTS:X virtual surround on Windows if those matter more to you.
Use the wired input for games; Bluetooth adds delay.
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