Black Friday is a good opportunity to reconsider some of the smaller pieces of equipment we use every day, particularly the speakers sitting next to our computers. Most producers already have a primary monitoring setup, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they want to use those speakers for casual listening, gaming, or watching videos when they’ve finished working. There’s something to be said for having a separate, inexpensive audio system that handles those responsibilities without requiring an audio interface or a complicated collection of cables.
Edifier has started its 2026 Black Friday campaign with two compact desktop speaker systems aimed at slightly different users. The G1500 receives a 20% discount, while the R19BT is reduced by 28%, with the early promotion running November 11–18.
The two products share several connectivity options, including Bluetooth and USB audio, although their features and intended applications are different.
What interests me about this particular sale is that Edifier is concentrating on affordable desktop equipment rather than beginning with its larger bookshelf speakers or more expensive audio systems. For someone assembling a home workstation, adding speakers to a secondary computer, or looking for an inexpensive option for everyday listening, these are the kinds of products worth examining before investing in something considerably larger.
Edifier G1500 Combines Desktop Audio With RGB Lighting
The Edifier G1500 is the more gaming-oriented product of the two. Normally listed at $89.99, the speakers receive a 20% discount during the early sale. They use 2.5-inch full-range drivers, with a combined continuous output of 5 watts and a frequency response extending from 93 Hz to 20 kHz.
The G1500 includes twelve RGB lighting effects integrated into its hexagonal enclosures, alongside three selectable audio modes for gaming, music, and movies. Those settings change the system’s tonal presentation depending on what the listener is doing, providing an alternative to manually adjusting software EQ whenever they switch applications.
I’d consider the G1500 for a secondary workstation or gaming setup rather than as a replacement for dedicated studio monitors. The small drivers and limited low-frequency extension mean they won’t provide the bass reproduction required for making dependable mix decisions in electronic music. That’s something I discussed in my KRK ROKIT 5 G5 review, where driver size, frequency response, and the ability to assess lower frequencies were central to evaluating a speaker for music production.
Edifier R19BT Focuses on Everyday Desktop Listening
The Edifier R19BT takes a more restrained approach. Normally priced at $69.99, it’s discounted by 28% during the November 11–18 promotion, making it the more affordable option in the sale.
Each speaker contains a 2.75-inch full-range driver, with the system delivering a combined 4 watts of continuous output. The frequency response is rated from 80 Hz to 19 kHz, while a front-facing bass-reflex port helps extend the lower-frequency performance available from the compact enclosure. These are modest specifications, although they’re consistent with a speaker system designed primarily for listening at a computer rather than filling a large room.
The R19BT offers Bluetooth 5.3, USB audio, and a 3.5 mm auxiliary connection, so users can choose between wired computer playback and wireless streaming from compatible devices. There’s also a front headphone output, which could be convenient for people who frequently switch between speaker and headphone listening without accessing the connections behind their computer.
I appreciate that Edifier has kept the R19BT relatively straightforward. The speakers don’t require a separate amplifier, and USB connectivity provides a simple way to get audio from a laptop or desktop computer. For an office, writing desk, or secondary workstation, those features may be considerably more relevant than additional processing modes or decorative lighting.
We’ve examined similar considerations in our KRK Kreate 3 review, particularly how limited desk space and budget can influence the choice of compact speakers. The R19BT is aimed at a less demanding application than a dedicated nearfield monitor, but the underlying requirements of manageable dimensions and straightforward connectivity remain relevant.
What Edifier’s Black Friday Sale Means for Producers
The distinction between these products and proper studio monitors is worth emphasizing. Neither the G1500 nor the R19BT is intended to replace a calibrated monitoring system, and their modest power output and compact drivers make them better suited to relatively close listening distances.
That doesn’t make them irrelevant to music producers. Checking finished recordings on inexpensive consumer speakers can provide another perspective on how a track translates outside the studio. In our interview about the sound design behind Bellwright, the composers discussed checking mixes across studio headphones, laptop speakers, televisions, and other playback systems. Testing on equipment that resembles what listeners actually own can reveal problems that aren’t immediately apparent through primary monitoring equipment.
Edifier’s Main Black Friday Sale Continues November 19
The current discounts are part of Edifier’s larger 2026 Black Friday and Cyber Monday campaign. The early promotion runs November 11–18, followed by the main sale from November 19 through November 30. Edifier has indicated that additional offers will be available during the later period, although the complete selection and final prices may differ from the early deals.
According to the company’s North American pricing, the G1500 normally sells for $89.99 and the R19BT for $69.99. Applying the advertised early-sale percentages gives approximate prices of $71.99 and $50.39, respectively, before any taxes or other charges. Customers should confirm the final discounted amounts at checkout.
For me, the R19BT is the more interesting of the two from a general desktop perspective because it concentrates on the connections and basic operation most people need from inexpensive computer speakers. The G1500 offers additional control over the listening experience, making it appropriate for people who also want gaming-oriented features.
Neither is equipment I’d prioritize over dependable studio monitoring, but for secondary playback, office work, or everyday entertainment, these are reasonable categories to consider during a holiday sale.
Browse the Edifier G1500 and Edifier R19BT through the official Edifier store.
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
