Edifier R1700BT vs R1700BTs

What published reviews say about each, where the two differ, and who each one suits.

Summed up from 12 published reviews

Edifier

R1700BT

The Edifier R1700BT delivers warm, engaging sound and attractive wood-look build for the price, but bass balance and modern connectivity are compromises.

Best for: Casual desktop listening in small spaces
Skip it if: You need digital inputs or neutral bass

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What reviewers say about the Edifier R1700BT

Edifier

R1700BTs

The Edifier R1700BTs deliver clear, versatile desktop audio with convenient features but lack USB input and have a bulky cable.

Best for: Desktop listening, near-field monitoring, casual multimedia
Skip it if: Need USB audio, studio accuracy, or tiny footprint

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What reviewers say about the Edifier R1700BTs

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Specs side by side

Spec	Edifier R1700BT	Edifier R1700BTs
Remote	No	Yes
Kind	Stereo pair	Stereo pair
Inputs	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Powered	Yes	Yes
Driver size	4″	4″
Power	66 W	66 W
Headphone jack	No	No
RGB	No	No
Dolby Atmos	No	No

Rows where the two differ come first.

Where only one fits

must-haves: R1700BTsRemote

What reviewers like, and what they don't

Edifier R1700BT

Warm, engaging sound with clear midrange 2 3 6 7
Attractive wood-look cabinets with solid build 1 2 3 4
Bluetooth plus dual RCA inputs for versatility 1 2 4 5
Ideal for near-field desktop and small rooms 1 3 4 5
Includes remote and angled front for better aim 2 3 4 5
Bass can be boomy or lack deep impact without sub 1 2 4 6
No digital inputs (optical, coaxial, USB) 1 3 4 5
Remote feels cheap and has limited range 6 7
Treble can sound thin or slightly digital 2 6 7

Edifier R1700BTs

Clear, balanced sound with detailed highs and mids 1 2 5
Versatile inputs: dual RCA, 3.5mm, Bluetooth aptX HD 1 2 3 5
Subwoofer output allows easy bass expansion 1 3
Included remote controls volume, input, Bluetooth 2 3 4 5
No USB audio input for direct computer connection 1 2
Long hardwired speaker cable clutters desktop setups 1 2
Larger footprint than typical compact desktop speakers 3 5
Not designed for professional studio monitoring 3 4

Sources

We don't test products ourselves. This page sums up 12 published reviews, read on October 24, 2026; each point above links to the reviews that make it.