Best computer speakers 2024

This 2.1 speaker set from Razer is a great choice if you’re looking for quality audio to play games, watch movies, and pump up your favorite jams. Not only does its stylish design look great whether you keep it, but it but everything sounds absolutely amazing through it (with the exception of certain high frequencies).

It improves over the V1 in a lot of ways (namely aesthetics and sound quality) and still manages to carry a smaller price tag. Unfortunately, that does not mean that this is a cheap speaker by any means. If you need something more affordable, check out the Creative Pebble below.

But for those who can afford it, this is probably the best one to go for. The speakers are both great and the subwoofer brings the bass for a fantastic audio experience. Shame it only has a couple of inputs (USB and Bluetooth) but that’s a small crack in the armour.

The Logitech Z407 may not be the most potent speaker system here, but it offers a sublime combination of form and function at a fraction of the price of larger systems. It’s a 2.1 stereo system with no bells or whistles beyond a neat circular remote and Bluetooth wireless functionality.

At 80w peak power, the system provides a decent output that’ll fill offices and smaller bedrooms but would struggle as part of a larger home entertainment system. The 20 x 9.4 x 8.5 cm satellites are given a welcome leg up by a 24 x 23.4 x 18 cm subwoofer that delivers some decent low-end response at low to mid volumes without overwhelming the modestly detailed output of the desktop speakers. Push the volume dial to its limits, and the system loses its way, with flabby bass and distorted top end, but there’s plenty enough volume here for normal office use.

All things considered, the Z407 is a versatile set of 2.1 speakers that deliver a welcome grunt to any home system with detailed mids and highs and a generous helping of low-end courtesy of the system’s subwoofer.

The SteelSeries Arena 7 delicately balances dashing good looks with punchy sound, enabling your PC to create an immersive soundscape in both music and games. It’s not cheap, but this 2.1 speaker set justifies its $299 asking price with its detailed and balanced sound. It has a subwoofer to cover bass frequencies, but each of its satellites has a mid-range woofer and a tweeter for high frequencies, covering a wide frequency spectrum.

We found the Arena 7 was equally at home cranking out loud drum and bass tracks, as it was when playing games such as Doom Eternal. Details are clear and precise, while bass is strong, and there’s plenty of volume on top.

Not only that, but the RGB lighting from these speakers looks fantastic, casting their lights behind the satellites to create ambient lighting behind your gaming setup. This is all controllable using SteelSeries’ GG software, and we particularly enjoyed the Audio Visualizer setting when listening to music.

To top it all off, there’s an enormously versatile set of connection options, including USB-C for your PC, but also Bluetooth, and optical inputs and outputs. The catch is that the Arena 7 is very far from cheap, and $299 is a lot for a 2.1 PC speaker set, but you won’t be disappointed if you choose to splash out.

Read our full SteelSeries Arena 7 review.

Originally the Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 occupied this spot, and the V2X is even better than its predecessor. You don’t see as much demand for soundbars in the gaming PC market these days, with many opting for 2.0 or 2.1 speakers instead, but this product proves that soundbars still have their place. Its small design means that it can find a home even in the tiniest of gaming spaces, which sets it apart from many of the bulkier speakers.

On its own, the soundbar isn’t super powerful, but that’s where the subwoofer comes in. The bass sounds great and we think its especially adept when used for gaming – however, if you were using it for music, for example, you might find that it struggles to fill larger rooms with sound. Still, when you’re gaming and it’s sitting right in front of you, that’s really not going to be an issue.

If you want a fully-fledged surround system, then the Logitech Z906 should be on your radar. This 5.1 set has rightly earned its legendary status in the 10+ years it has been available. It has an impressive peak power of 1,000W, with its subwoofer providing thunderous bass and its five satellite speakers scattering crystal sonic detail all around you.

With THX certification, the Logitech Z906 also makes for a great movie-watching experience, bringing cinema-quality sound into your home. Plus, you can take advantage of that 5.1 surround sound in many of the best PC games. The ability to switch between multiple inputs means you can easily change between your PC, phone, or console. For even more versatility, you can add Logitech’s Bluetooth adapter to play sound through the system wirelessly.

Looking for a cheap set of PC speakers that’ll still be a massive improvement over built-in monitor speakers? Look no further than the Creative Pebble V3. Despite being the cheapest option, they’re pretty stylish stereo speakers that look right at home when sharing the same setup as the best gaming PC.

Connecting to your system via USB, these little fellas have a peak power of 16W. That compares to typical monitor speaker power ratings of just 2x5W. Don’t expect audio that’s going to take your breath away, but for a cheap option, Creative’s Pebble V3 offers great quality for its size. You can also stream to them from another device, such as a smartphone, via Bluetooth 5.0.

These are the best-sounding computer speakers on this list, with their built-in 24-bit DAC letting you listen to music how it is supposed to be heard. They’ve also got wireless connectivity, so even if you’re away from your PC, you can still fill your room with music by connecting your phone via Bluetooth. Sound quality stays top-tier over Bluetooth, too, thanks to Qualcomm’s aptX-HD codec, which allows 24-bit audio streaming.

The speakers provide superb bass themselves, but if you’re looking for more of a kick, there’s the option to hook your subwoofer up, too. Color-wise, you can choose from white, black, or a snazzy bamboo effect. Note that these are quite large speakers, though, with dimensions of 18 x 27 x 23 cm.