Edifier R1280Ts

Advantages

• ✓Higher power output (42W vs 24W) and chunkier bass give the R1280Ts superior audio performance.
• ✓Side knobs and remote provide more convenient adjustments than the R990BT's rear knob and app control.
• ✓Sturdy walnut‑finished MDF enclosure reduces vibration compared to the lighter R990BT chassis.

Disadvantages

• ✗R1280Ts lacks Bluetooth connectivity that the R990BT includes.
• ✗Heavier weight and slightly larger dimensions may be less suitable for very tight desk spaces.

Advantages

• ✓R1280Ts adds a Sub Out port for easy 2.1 system upgrades, which the R1280T does not have.
• ✓Inclusion of Soundfield Spatializer widens the soundstage beyond the R1280T's standard stereo imaging.
• ✓Side knobs plus remote give more flexible control compared to the R1280T's basic interface.

Disadvantages

• ✗Both models share the same weight and dimensions, so there is no size advantage.
• ✗R1280Ts may be priced higher without offering a substantial increase in raw audio specs over the R1280T.