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Headphones are great for ranked games, but for YouTube, music and chilled single-player nights, a pair of desk speakers is lovely. Three things decide which pair suits you: power (USB-powered speakers need no plug socket), connections (Bluetooth lets your phone join in) and size (bookshelf speakers sound bigger but take more desk). (Here’s how we choose products.)
- Best overall: Creative Pebble V3 (#1)
- Best sound for music: Edifier R990BT (#2)
- Best with a subwoofer: Logitech Z407 (#3)
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| # | Product | Best for | Key spec | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creative Pebble V3 2.0 Desktop Speakers with USB Audio and Bluetooth 5.0 (Black)Best overall | Small desks and one-cable setups | USB-C audio + power · Bluetooth 5.0 · 3.5mm in · 8W RMS | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 2 | Edifier R990BT Bluetooth 5.4 Bookshelf SpeakersBest sound for music | Music lovers with desk space | 24W RMS · 4" woofers + 1" silk tweeters · Bluetooth 5.4 · 2 × RCA | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 3 | Logitech Z407 Bluetooth Computer Speakers with Subwoofer and Wireless ControlBest with a subwoofer | Games and films with bass | 2.1 · 40W RMS · down-firing sub · wireless dial · AUX, USB, Bluetooth | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 4 | Logitech Z207 Wireless Bluetooth PC SpeakersBest Bluetooth on a budget | Switching between PC and phone | Bluetooth + 3.5mm · Easy-Switch · front controls · headphone jack | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 5 | Trust Orada 2.0 PC Speakers, 12W (6W RMS), BlackBest USB-powered budget pick | Laptops and desks without a free socket | USB-A powered · 6W RMS · lit volume knob · headphone jack | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 6 | Logitech Z150 PC Speakers, UK PlugBest cheap plug-in pair | A second room or kids' desk | 2 × 5cm drivers · 6W peak · 3.5mm in · headphone jack · UK plug | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 7 | Amazon Basics PC Speakers Stereo 2.0, USB-Powered, BlackBest for tiny desks | The smallest footprint | USB-powered · 2.4W RMS · 9.9cm wide · in-line volume | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
1. Creative Pebble V3 2.0 Desktop Speakers with USB Audio and Bluetooth 5.0 (Black)
by Creative
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone with a compact desk who wants tidy, decent-sounding speakers with no plug socket needed.
Verdict: Our pick for most desks. One USB-C cable carries power and sound, Bluetooth 5.0 and a 3.5mm input add your phone or console, 2.25-inch drivers sit at a 45° angle to point at you, and Clear Dialog processing helps voices in videos stand out.
What we like
- Single USB-C cable for power and audio (listing)
- Bluetooth 5.0 and 3.5mm input too
- Small, angled design
Worth knowing
- Sold by Creative’s own store (third-party seller on Amazon)
- Not for big, room-filling volume
Key specs
- Power
- 8W RMS, 16W peak (listing)
- Inputs
- USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm (listing)
- Seller seen
- Creative Labs (Europe) (brand store)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
2. Edifier R990BT Bluetooth 5.4 Bookshelf Speakers
by Edifier
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone who wants proper bookshelf speakers for music and films, and has room for them.
Verdict: Real bookshelf speakers: a 4-inch mid-bass driver and 1-inch silk dome tweeter in each MDF cabinet, 24W RMS, Bluetooth 5.4, two RCA inputs for a PC and a console, and Music, Movie and Gaming presets in Edifier’s app.
What we like
- Proper two-way drivers in MDF cabinets (listing)
- Two RCA inputs plus Bluetooth 5.4
- Sound presets in the ConneX app
Worth knowing
- Sold by Edifier’s UK store (third-party seller on Amazon)
- Mains powered; the listing doesn’t state the plug type
- Biggest speakers here
Key specs
- Power
- 24W RMS (listing)
- Drivers
- 4" mid-bass + 1" silk dome tweeter (listing)
- Inputs
- Bluetooth 5.4, 2 × RCA/AUX (listing)
- Seller seen
- EdifierDirect UK (brand store)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
3. Logitech Z407 Bluetooth Computer Speakers with Subwoofer and Wireless Control
by Logitech
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Gamers who want rumble in explosions and films without going to a full sound system.
Verdict: A 2.1 set with a 20W down-firing subwoofer, 40W RMS in total, and a wireless control dial you can use from across the room. It connects over AUX, USB and Bluetooth, so PC, console and phone can all plug in.
What we like
- Subwoofer for proper bass (listing)
- Wireless control dial
- AUX, USB and Bluetooth inputs
- Sold by Amazon
Worth knowing
- The sub needs floor space under the desk
Key specs
- Power
- 40W RMS, 80W peak (listing)
- Inputs
- AUX, USB-A, Bluetooth (listing)
- Seller seen
- Amazon
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
4. Logitech Z207 Wireless Bluetooth PC Speakers
by Logitech
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone who flips between laptop, phone and PC and wants the speakers to keep up.
Verdict: Wired or Bluetooth, with Logitech’s Easy-Switch – pause on one device, press play on the other. Volume, power and pairing controls sit on the front panel with a headphone jack.
What we like
- Easy-Switch between two sources (listing)
- Front controls and headphone jack
- Sold by Amazon
Worth knowing
- 10W peak – fine for a desk, not a room
Key specs
- Power
- 10W peak (listing)
- Inputs
- Bluetooth, 3.5mm (listing)
- Seller seen
- Amazon
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
5. Trust Orada 2.0 PC Speakers, 12W (6W RMS), Black
by Trust
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone who wants cheap, simple speakers that run off a USB port.
Verdict: Powered entirely from a USB-A port, with 6W RMS (12W peak), a lit volume knob and a headphone jack for meetings or late nights.
What we like
- No plug socket needed (listing)
- Headphone jack on the speaker
- Sold by Amazon
Worth knowing
- No Bluetooth
Key specs
- Power
- 6W RMS, 12W peak (listing)
- Inputs
- 3.5mm; USB-A power (listing)
- Seller seen
- Amazon
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
6. Logitech Z150 PC Speakers, UK Plug
by Logitech
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone who wants the simplest possible speakers for a PC, TV or tablet.
Verdict: Two 5cm speakers with one knob for power and volume, a 3.5mm input, an extra AUX jack for a second device, and a headphone socket. The listing confirms a UK plug.
What we like
- UK plug confirmed in the listing
- Headphone jack
- Sold by Amazon
Worth knowing
- Basic sound – 6W peak
- No Bluetooth
Key specs
- Power
- 6W peak (listing)
- Inputs
- 3.5mm + AUX (listing)
- Seller seen
- Amazon
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
7. Amazon Basics PC Speakers Stereo 2.0, USB-Powered, Black
by Amazon Basics
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Anyone who just needs sound from a laptop or office PC and has no room to spare.
Verdict: Tiny, USB-powered speakers with a brushed metal finish, an in-line volume control and no drivers to install. They’re about 10cm wide each, so they fit anywhere.
What we like
- Very small (9.9 × 6.6 × 7.1cm, listing)
- USB-powered, plug and play
- Sold by Amazon
Worth knowing
- Lowest power here – 2.4W RMS
Key specs
- Power
- 2.4W RMS (listing)
- Inputs
- 3.5mm; USB power (listing)
- Seller seen
- Amazon
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 18 October 2026.
FAQ
Do PC speakers need a plug socket?
Not always. The Creative Pebble V3 (#1), Trust Orada (#5) and Amazon Basics (#7) run off USB. The Edifier (#2), Logitech Z407 (#3) and Z150 (#6) need mains power.
Can I connect PC speakers to a PS5 or Xbox?
Usually through your monitor or TV’s headphone or audio output, if it has one. Speakers with more than one input, like the Edifier (#2) or Logitech Z407 (#3), let a PC and a console share the same pair.
Are bookshelf speakers better than small PC speakers?
Bigger drivers and cabinets generally give fuller sound, but they take more space. For a small desk, the Creative Pebble V3 (#1) is the better fit.
