11 Best Gaming Speakers for 2023

Logitech has done an exemplary job of combining high-quality audio with Lightsync technology. It immerses you in the gaming experience rather than distracting you. Moreover, the tone down button allows you to adapt to the real-world lighting in your environment so it’s not too bright in dark conditions, for example.

These cool speakers give you a typical rainbow color cycle by default. This remains when you use hardware control via Bluetooth or Aux. You’ll also notice colors starting to synchronize with the beat of the audio using this control method. You use this for pairing with devices like your phone when playing music.

However, using Logitech’s Gaming Software gives you even more options. The best setting for gaming is the screen sampler, which syncs with your display to suck you into the on-screen action. 

In simple terms, this takes the colors currently shown in-game and extends them onto the backlights of the speakers. The G560 has four rear-facing LEDs per speaker and two at the front. Because this option relies on the rear LEDs, it works best by positioning them towards a wall. This shouldn’t be a problem if you use a typical desk against wall setup. 

Other software settings include emitting just one fixed color and breathing mode. You also get the default rainbow option.

The complexity of the lighting depends on the game you’re playing. You can define screen areas manually for most games to get basic color replication. However, things get exciting when the game itself supports Lightsync. 

For example, you may experience low ammo or health indicators, red kill-shots, siren flashing in tense situations, etc.

In terms of audio, these are high-quality speakers with great digital surround sound. Where many provide distorted or tinny results, Logitech’s is rich and clear. Of course, this isn’t on the level of music-focused speakers and true 5.1 or 7.1 setups. But if you want to know where the bullets are flying from in Fortnite or Call of Duty, it’s excellent.

You get the best results when using your headset, though it’s still impressive when you position the speakers to the left and right of your monitor.  

Furthermore, these are Logitech speakers with subwoofer down-firing. This makes deep in-game sounds like explosions deliver an extra thump that’s extremely satisfying. However, for music it’s a bit too much. Moreover, there’s no physical bass control on the speakers, so if you’re using Bluetooth your device needs to be able to do the work.

In conclusion, these Logitech computer speakers are perfect for gamers that want a loud, light immersive experience, with good directional sound capabilities. Pick it up for $189.99 to $200, which is great value for money.

While three times the price of the Nommo Chroma, the new Nommo Pro speakers bring a significant upgrade in performance. However, they still feature the original’s recognizable RGB light rings under the round base.

Resembling sci-fi pistols for increased precision, these speakers can definitely fit into every gaming setup. The 2.1 system also includes a cylindrical subwoofer and a small USB control dongle. 

Each speaker is made of smooth black plastic.

But don’t worry!

Your fingertips won’t be visible.

Also, the entire set is much lighter than you’d assume.

In terms of connectivity, the Nommo Pro offers a variety of options - analog, Bluetooth, USB, and optical. Bluetooth 4.2 is a welcome feature, as it wasn’t available on the other option. The 3.5mm jack plug is there as a nice backup option. 

With a frequency response of 35 to 20,000Hz, the audio quality has improved a lot from the previous version of the Razer gaming speakers. The Nommo Pro boasts a lot of volume and smooth basslines. 

While you can enable Dolby Virtual Surround Sound technology, you’ll hardly ever need it as the soundstage is already very good. The positioning of left and right speakers is very accurate, which is often crucial for gamers.

Of course, the system also works with Razer's Synapse software. You can use it to control both RGB lights and volume. When it comes to colors, there are some presets available but you can fully customize them according to your likes.

You only have to install Synapse when setting up the speakers. Outside of that, all you have to do is link the satellites with the sub and connect your input. It’s essentially a plug-and-play setup.

The Nommo Pro may not be for everyone because of its hefty $500 price tag while other good speakers for gaming hover at around $200. However, this system is definitely worth it as it’s safe to call it a near-audiophile gaming set. If you add it to your gaming setup, there’s no doubt you’ll hear some sounds in your favorite games you were never even aware of.

The beastly leviathan is a powerful soundbar and sub that easily surpasses most standard speakers with subwoofer for PC gamers. This time it’s all about that booming bass rather than a theatrical light show.

Place the bar behind your keyboard with the sub to one side or even underneath the desk. This produces the perfect gaming experience, with multi-directional Dolby digital surround sound. Feel it head-on, from each side, and then get peripheral sound from distant noises as well. 

In practice, it really does feel like you’re in the center of the battlefield. The downward-firing sub is the icing on the cake, giving that extra thump when experiencing in-game explosions or other deep sounds.

Furthermore, the Leviathan is an excellent option for music playback or watching movies. The only irk here is the controls are on the soundbar itself, so you’ll need to set things to your liking before relaxing on the couch. Bluetooth can solve this problem, however, when connected to smart devices. Moreover, you don’t need to power the sub, so there’s no excess wiring. 

At the top of the soundbar, you’ll find ports for power, optical and 3.5mm audio inputs, and the subwoofer. I.e., you don’t have to use it if you don’t want noise complaints. It also comes with two different feet, allowing you to use the bar flat or at a 15-to-18-degree angle. The latter works best if you’re sitting above it while gaming, as the sound travels up to your ears, not forward to your torso.  

Despite the great performance, the soundbar and sub are on the small side. This is ideal for desktop use. The bar measures 19.6 x 4 x 3 inches and is all black with a metallic grille. Inside are 2.5-inch midrange drivers and two 0.75-inch tweeters. You get 30 watts of combined power. The sub is also 30 watts.

To sum up, the Razer Leviathan is a small yet powerful solution if you’re looking for the best soundbar for gaming. You get all the bass you need with the standalone sub, producing little distortion. Yes, you don’t get true 5.1, but the digital surround sound is great for gaming. It’s also versatile, working seamlessly via Bluetooth and optical audio out. Hook it up in an instant to your PC, console, TV, or smart devices. Get it today for just $206.99.

Audioengine’s $269 A2+ has set the bar for true stereo speakers in the wireless era. That doesn’t just mean they connect to devices wirelessly. You do not need to plug this into a power outlet to function at all. They provide around 70-hours of playback on full charge.

Of course, wireless connectivity is also a strong point. It uses aptX Bluetooth technology to pair with your phone or other smart devices. Just push the pairing button and you’re away. 

Traditional options also include dual analog input and output, direct aux, and USB. There’s a standard power supply with an AC cord, alongside the modern USB method. 

For PC gaming speakers, you can set them in stereo, either side of your monitor. Angling them slightly upwards is better if you’re not using headphones. You get a great frequency response at the lower end, resulting in hard and accurate bass. The only time we got distortion was when pairing with a smartphone. Even so, you still get full performance up to about 75% volume.

For louder vibrating bass you can attach a secondary subwoofer via the output at the back. This isn’t necessary, however, unless you’re going for a loud music session. At the higher end, vocals and percussion are clear and bright due to the Silk tweeters.  

The lack of digital signal processing allows classical and jazz to shine. You might even hook up a vintage turntable or 80’s tape deck via the analog. The trade-off for gamers is a higher overall audio quality, but less directional sound. A good headset and some Windows tweaks can still replicate this digitally, making for some of the best wireless computer speakers. 

Design-wise, you’ll notice excellent build quality. The traditional box-like speakers come in matte black, glossy white, or a head-turning glossy-red. These encase 0.75-inch dome tweeters and 2.75-inch aramid fiber woofers. Combined, you get 60 watts of power.

In the box, you’ll find two meters of traditional speaker wire, a USB cable, power supply, and detachable AC adapter, and an audio jack. The speakers have a microfiber bag and so do the cables. 

In short, the Audioengine A2+ hasn’t designed its speakers specifically for gaming. However, they’re some of the best wireless speakers you can find in stereo. They’re perfect for your desktop, whether you’re gaming, listening to music, or watching videos.

The original Creative Sound Blaster Katana was a popular choice among gamers. It had some minor issues but Creative addressed them all in the latest iteration of the device. The new Sound Blaster Katana V2 has quickly emerged as the best soundbar for gaming if you care about aesthetics.

It’s also important to mention that this is a multimedia soundbar, meaning that you can have it deliver audio from your PC, console, projector, or TV.

When you first look at the speaker, it has a sleek, matte black build that can go well with any TV. This is the case both with the soundbar and the subwoofer. But when you turn it on, that’s when the show really starts. The device is equipped with flashy RGB lights that most gamers crave. They create a pleasant diffuse effect and are fully customizable.

At the front, there’s an LCD panel that can tell you the volume and what source you’re playing audio from. Next to it, you’ll find a 3.5mm jack, which is ideal for when you want to use headphones instead.

Of course, Creative didn’t think about appearance only. Not only is the Sound Blaster Katana V2 an improvement over the previous version, but it’s also one of the best-sounding soundbars for gamers. It efficiently delivers a room-filling sound and can reach a total power of 250W. Some traditional speakers are more powerful but this places it among the best gaming soundbars on the market.

In terms of size, the Blaster Katana V2 measures 23.6 x 3.1 x 2.4 inches, The soundbar can suit most gaming setups but it also works well with TV setups that aren’t gigantic.

The metal grille guards two 0.74-inch tweeters and two 2.5-inch mid-range drivers. The dedicated subwoofer has a 6.5-inch driver that can produce some powerful bass tones.

As for connectivity, you don’t have to worry about a shortage of options on this soundbar. It includes USB-C, HDMI ARC, aux in, optical in, SXFI out, and Bluetooth 5.0 connections.

With the device comes a thin and easy-to-hold remote control that controls all of its features.

At $379.99, Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 falls under more expensive speakers you can pick up for your setup. But given its multimedia properties, incredible sound, and stunning RGB effect, it’s definitely something to check out.

Logitech delivers in spades if you’re looking for true gaming surround sound speakers. This is a full 5.1 setup, with four THX-certified vertical box speakers, a horizontal center channel, and a powerful 165-watt subwoofer. It measures just 16.5 x 9.9 x 9.25cm, so even a medium-sized computer desk can theoretically fit everything.

The first thing to mention is that at 1,000 watts altogether, this will make your house rumble. That’s a plus if you want to really feel like you’re in a warzone. The downside is you’re going to make your neighbors think they’re also at the battlefield. Ultimately, it’s a compact home theatre system, not designed for your average desktop gamer. But if you have the right environment, it makes gaming about as loud and immersive as it can get.

You control everything via a cabled console, though you yourself can interface with it by remote control. This includes power, input switcher, and input mode (i.e., 5.1, 4.1, and 2.1). You also get volume, bass, and can mute the entire system! 

It supports six inputs at once. In other words, you can hook up your PC, games console, TV, music system, etc., and cycle through them. Furthermore, it has slots for headphones, audio inputs, RCA connectors, digital coaxial, and optical. It lacks USB and HDMI, however, meaning your best option for PC and other devices is a straight VGA, or VGA to HDMI adapter. Likewise, you’ll need an aux to micro-USB to connect your phone if it doesn’t have an audio jack.

As you would expect, the Z906 delivers superior bass, not just from the sub but also from the satellite speakers. Overall, the sound is crisp and accurate, more than worthy of the THX ultra-high-quality certification. Added digital decoding also supports detailed surround sound from DTS and Dolby digital sources. At just $299, they’re easily the best 5.1 computer speakers when it comes to quality for the price.

The system comes in matte black, and nothing particularly stands out in terms of design. Everything is sturdy and compact, however, and will look just fine alongside other black tech.

In conclusion, Logitech offers an exceptional set of THX speakers. Not only is it in contention for the best sound system for gaming, but they’re also not far off the best mid-range speakers for any home entertainment purpose, period.

Mini computer speakers, especially soundbars, often don’t deliver in terms of quality when it comes to audio from gaming. However, that’s not the case with LG UltraGear GP9.

This device really opens up the soundscape and makes all sound effects impactful. It even has an FPS profile that makes it easier to hear enemy footsteps and figure out the direction they’re coming from.

Two sets of 2-inch woofers and 0.8-inch tweeters deliver this superb audio quality. Given that the LG UltraGear GP9 doesn’t have its own subwoofer, this is exactly what you’d expect. It has a maximum output power of 20 watts, meaning that it’s not something you’d want to use for your home theater.

However, this soundbar has another surprise up its sleeve. It comes with a 2,600-mAh battery that also allows it to act as a wireless speaker for PC or a Bluetooth speaker you can take anywhere with you. It can go for up to five hours before you have to recharge it.

Since it can double as a portable speaker, it’s natural that this soundbar is somewhat smaller than some other options on the market. At 14.8 x 2.9 x 3.9 inches, you can easily carry it around but the device is still sturdy enough to sit in one place on your desk.

The design immediately gives away that this soundbar has been made specifically for gamers. LG placed the RGB lights conveniently so that they can light up grilles. In the dark, the effect is quite striking with the light spilling across the desk. You can control it through LG's Xboom app.

On top of the device sits a tactile and chunky volume dial. While quite large, this thing really adds to the overall look of the device. Around it, you’ll find buttons for controlling the soundbar and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Another thing that makes the LG UltraGear GP9 worthy of a place on this list is a surprisingly very good built-in microphone. If you don’t want to wear headphones, you can rely on it to deliver quality audio to your teammates even if you don’t sit directly in front of the soundbar.

When releasing this device, LG put a hefty $500 price tag on it. Even though the UltraGear GP9 gets in contention for the best soundbar for PC gaming, this was quite a lot. However, at the time of writing, it’s on sale on Amazon and you can pick it up for only $269.

Logitech’s Z407s are a pair of the best cheap computer speakers you’ll find for gaming. For just $79.99, you get stereos, a subwoofer, and Bluetooth connectivity at a range of 20 meters. 

They’re also quite powerful, clocking a total of 80 watts, including the 20-watt sub. You’ll experience rich lows and bright highs, for a great desktop gaming solution. They excel here because most users don’t need excessive volume when sitting over their display playing video games.

If you want volume at its max at a party, however, it produces some notable distortion. You expect this at this price range. You might also find the hardwired cables to be a little short, so don’t buy this if you’ve got an odd setup that requires a lot of distance. 

The all-black design is conservative and familiar. One unique feature is the ability to use the satellite speakers vertically or horizontally. They connect via RCA cabling to the subwoofer. The sub also has a micro-USB port and 3.5mm aux input. Therefore, you have two ways to connect to your computer. Mobile devices can connect via the 3.5mm jack or Bluetooth.

When you want to sit back and relax you can use the PC compatible remote control, which comes with AAA batteries. It’s a peculiar design, like a push-button or buzzer, though it couldn’t be easier to use.  One click is for playing and pausing. Two clicks skip the track, while three clicks go backward in the playlist. The surface also rotates for volume, clockwise to increase, and anti-clockwise to decrease. 

Ultimately, 2.1 Bluetooth computer speakers at this price are rare. You get rich balanced sounds if you don’t overdo the volume, and everything is still small enough for your desktop. We rate the Z407 as our top cheap computer speakers with a sub. However, judging from performance, they could easily cost more.

Another set of good cheap speakers for PC users is the Creative Pebble Plus, available now for less than $50. At such a low price, there are some tradeoffs. For example, there’s no bass dial, only one input, and a few too many wires for our liking. That means no Bluetooth or wireless connectivity either. Sound is surprisingly powerful and clear at high and low-end frequencies, however. Plus, you get a subwoofer!

Firstly, let’s talk about design. You’ll love the stylish spherical shape, which looks great in any room. Meanwhile, Creative perfectly angles the drivers upwards to deliver precise sound when sat at your desktop. Not bad for a cheap computer speaker. 

Secondly, the box-shaped woofer measures just 8 x 5.9 x 7.7 inches, so it doesn’t take much of your valuable space. At 4 watts, it also won’t blow you away. Yet, the audio still booms when you’re up close and personal playing a game. Just remember, you’ll have to control bass digitally within your operating system.

Meanwhile, the overall sound quality is crisp and deep, but the bass most certainly distorts if you crank the volume up too much. In other words, this isn’t the ideal sound system for loud music.

The Pebble Plus cables are all hardwired, so if you like to keep them hidden, you’re out of luck. One cable connects to the sub, another connects the two speakers, and a 3.5mm input cable to connect to your computer. Although there is a USB cable, this is strictly for power. You cannot receive USB audio.

For anyone on a really tight budget, these are still gaming speakers PC users can appreciate. They deliver rich audio and some bass. Just note, at this price point, you are going to forgo some of the more modern features. 

Call it the jellyfish, a food processor, or the most iconic design in the 2.1 speaker range. But whether you love or hate the see-through design of the Harman Kardon SoundSticks, the raw performance is undeniable.

The fourth edition marks 20 years since the original and they continue to be some of the best desktop speakers. Now you get a modern Bluetooth sound system with true stereo separation. Whether you’re on your iPhone, Android smartphone, or virtually any other device, getting a connection is easy. Just push the pairing button at the back of the subwoofer and your device will discover it. You then have full control remotely.

Alternatively, you’ll find all the controls on the sub itself. These are touch-sensitive and you get a plus and minus for volume at the front and power at the back. The main gripe is a lack of bass control. Furthermore, there isn’t an app to modify equalizer settings officially. Instead, you will have to make do with your computer or device to replicate this.

So, let’s dive into exactly what Harman achieves by this bold design. The vertical sound sticks sit on white bases and evenly distribute sound at a slightly tilted angle. Each satellite has four 1.4-inch drivers, resulting in balanced and clear sound at high and low frequencies. Volume distortion is also not an issue thanks to good DSP implementation. The cabling is long, so you’re unlikely to have to hide them behind a large monitor.

You can really separate them for a genuine stereo effect, which is perfect for immersive gaming. You can hear someone running towards you from the left and firing shots from the right.

The speakers are 20 watts. You could rely on these alone, but it’s the 100W sub that packs a serious punch. Affectionately called the UFO, this dome-shaped bad boy produces some powerful vibrations. It’s ideal if you want loud, punchy, distortion-free bass. However, your desk or table needs to be wobble-free to accommodate, else the vibration itself is going to get annoying.

The speakers are nice and slim, measuring 10.6 x 3.3 x 3.3 inches. Positioning the sub may need a bit more consideration, but it’s still compact. It measures 10.9 x 9.1 x 9.1 inches. There’s no Lightsync style rainbow lighting, but the system does give off an almost ominous white glow when in use. 

As well as Bluetooth, there’s a single 3.5mm input and a mini-USB service port. It doesn’t include an audio cable, but by now most people have drawers full of these. 

Whether you want loud booming Bluetooth gaming speakers or to stream music from your mobile devices, the Harman Kardon SoundSticks are high-quality head turners. Pick up the set for $299.95.