5 Best USB Powered Speakers That are Surprisingly Loud

Do your built-in computer speakers suck? Then you must look at buying the best USB powered speakers.

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But you're not alone. Most laptops are equipped with speakers that have low-quality sound. You can't really blame the manufacturers for this though; it's part of what keeps them affordable.

#	Product	Drivers	Power	Amazon product page
1	Creative Pebble 2.0 – Our Best Pick	2″ full-range driver	Total System Power: Up to 8W RMS or Peak Power: Up to 16W	Check price
2	TaoTronics Speaker – Best Value for Money	Dual drivers	NA	Check price
3	GOgroove 2MX – Best USB Computer Speaker	Dual drivers, passive woofers	Output Power: (2.4w x 2) 4.8w RMS: 9.6w Peak	Check price
4	GOgroove SonaVERSE UBR	Dual drivers	Power Input: USB 2.0, Has built-in 48" USB power cord	Check price
5	Logitech S150	Full-range driver	Audio Power Output-1.2 Horsepower, Power Output: 0.6 Watt	Check price

Desktops could even be worse because some of them do not even have built-in speakers to start with. In both cases, what you need is a good USB powered speaker. Just hook it up to your computer and you're good to go.

This article brings you the best USB powered speakers on the market: good sound at an affordable price.

Here are our 5 best USB powered speakers

Creative Pebble 2.0 – Our best pick

Build and design

These speakers' design is the first thing you will love at first sight. They are spherical in shape and beautiful to look at.

The design is such that when you place the speakers on the table, the face is tilted upwards so that the sound coming from them faces your ears directly. This helps the sound quality a great deal, especially high frequencies.

The right speaker holds the on/off switch which also doubles as the volume control.

The speakers have both a USB cord outlet and a 3.5mm outlet. The USB cord is for power only while the 3.5mm is for audio. This means that you need both to be plugged in for the speakers to work.

The USB cable does carry an audio signal. Creative pebble 2.0 is also equipped with passive radiators at the rear to add extra bass, with 2-inch drivers doing the rest of the job in front.

Sound quality

The speakers do pretty well with bass unless you're playing at high volumes, then you may have some distortion. For songs with a lot of sub-bass, you may reach distortion levels faster than a regular, bass guitar and kick drum kind of bass.

All in all music with moderate bass play out quite nicely, and the high frequencies are crisp; vocals, guitars and other instruments in this range really come out well.

Bottomline

If your music doesn't have lots of sub-bass, you're good to go with Creative Pebble 2.0

TaoTronics Computer Speaker – Best value for money

Build and design

This is one computer speaker that does not come in twos; it's just the one unit that produces stereo sound. This TaoTronics speaker has a rectangular shape and is quite long.

On one end of the speaker is the volume knob. The speaker has three cables coming out of it. One is the USB cable which powers it, and the other two are 3.5mm jacks for the audio. The pink 3.5mm plug is for the mic while the blue one is for the speaker.

Because this Taotronics speaker has a mic, you can use it for online gaming that requires two-way interactions.

This speaker has no built-in microphone, you need to connect your own mic via the port provided on the speaker.

You can also use this speaker with your TV, DVD and even phone. If your device does not have a USB port to power the speaker, no worries.

You can use a DC adaptor for it. Simply connect it to a power source and you're good to go. However, if you're using it with the USB, make sure you keep the one that comes with it because it may be hard to replace. It's a USB to a regular DC cable.

Sound quality

The frequency response of this speaker is quoted as 50Hz to 20kHz. It does well in producing this range.

The bass is quite good and it even does pretty well with sub-bass; pretty well for its price. The mid and high also do their bit with clarity. I wouldn't call the sound bright, but it's quite clear.

Bottomline

TaoTronics looks and sounds good, and you can hook it up to different devices; you'll get the same good sound.

GOgroove 2MX LED Computer Speakers – Best USB computer speaker

Build and design

The 2MX speakers have a small build, with a polished black finish – similar to what you have on pianos. If the speakers are on, what you'll probably first notice are the LED lights that glow at the bottom.

It gives the speakers a sleek look, and if you're the type that likes your room lights off, these LEDs will make your room look really cool.

If you don't like it, you can simply turn it off; it's one of the things you can control on the speakers. The other is the volume knob.

There are two cords coming out of the speakers; the USB cord which powers the speakers from your laptop or other USB enabled device, and the 3.5mm output jack that you connect to the device you're playing the audio from.

These GOgroove speakers are super easy to set up, all you really need is a USB power source. The rest is plug and play. You can easily play music for your smartphone and any other device.

Sound quality

Looking at the stated specifications, it may look like there's not much to the sound, but unlike some other speakers in this class, 2MX sounds better than the figures suggest.

It is quoted to have a frequency response of 150Hz to 20000Hz, but the bass is well rounded and has enough energy, rather than giving a thinned out sound as I half expected.

This is mostly due to the fact that the speakers have dual drivers, so the bass alone has a dedicated driver and subwoofer that makes it pop.

Bottomline

For bassheads, while this may bit be the best you'll get, 2MX offers some good bass for its price range.

GOgroove SonaVERSE UBR Computer Soundbar

Build and design

This soundbar has a sleek design, regardless of which colors you get. It's available in white, black and blue.

It features a volume knob with blue LED lights that look really pleasing especially in the dark. The on/off switch is also right beside the volume knob.

This USB computer soundbar has a microphone port. You can use this to connect an external mic to your computer. This can be useful for gamers who need speech communication.

This soundbar does not play audio through the USB cable. It uses the 3.5mm input cable attached to it.

The USB is used strictly to provide the power needed to keep the speaker on. So, if your computer is not at arm's length and you need to play music with your phone, almost any USB source can provide enough power.

You can also use your phone to power the speaker via an OTG cable. If you do this, you must be ready to recharge your battery pretty soon though.

Sound quality

This soundbar has a frequency range of 90Hz to 20000Hz. It does a pretty decent job with the bass, and it can even reach some louder volumes without distorting.

However, the sweet spot of this speaker in the mid to high frequencies. It brings some brightness and clarity to your listening experience, and it doesn't ruin it by getting harsh.

You can't have a wide stereo feel though, as the left and right sides are inseparable.

Bottomline

This speaker both looks and sounds good. Just place it right in front of your monitor and you're good to go.

Logitech S150

Build and design

These speakers are 16cm tall and they connect to your laptop or desktop via the USB2.0 cable that comes with them.

They're available only in black.

Logitech S150 speakers have a sleek design, though they don't turn heads with their aesthetic.

At the front panel of the right speaker, you have three buttons that control the volume. The one in the middle mutes the speaker while the other two reduce and increase it. There's no power button or switch.

Another interesting fact about this speaker is that it only connects to your device via the USB2.0 port. There's no 3.5mm output or any other one.

This can be a benefit because it means that you have fewer wires to worry about (just the one). On the other hand, it might be an issue if you intend to use it with your phone..

The USB connects to your computer to play both audio and power the speakers. It appears on your computer as a USB audio device. Also, there's no wire connecting the two speakers to each other.

Sound quality

Logitech S150 has a decent sound production for its class. The frequency range is stated as 90Hz to 20kHz, but the bass does not sound like it reaches that low.

This means that music rich in bass may seem a little thin when you're hearing it through these speakers.

The mid to highs are much better, producing a pretty good sound. All in all, it beats what most laptops built-in speakers have hands down.

Bottomline

S150 will serve you well with your computer if you're not a basshead.

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Conclusion

USB powered speakers are usually the go-to sound solution for most computer users. By now, you must have seen that you really don't need to break the bank to have a good sound system.

So, whether you're watching movies, listening to music or gaming, you can have a pair of speakers or even a that fits both your needs and your pocket. Just pick one from our list and thank us later.