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Score: 50/100
Redragon GS520
Score: 42/100Rankings
Budget AC-powered 2.0 speakers offering higher output and a headphone jack, yet delivering flat sound with weak bass and a bright LED.
The Redragon GS520 is a compact USB-powered 2.0 desktop speaker set with vibrant RGB lighting and clear mids/highs. It's easy to set up via 3.5 mm input and includes a mic pass-through, but bass is weak and it lacks wireless connectivity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4.6 W | 6 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 68 Hzbest | — |
20,000 Hzbest | 20,000 Hzbest | |
75 mmbest | 50.8 mm | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.769 kgbest | 0.816 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(3) | ||
Total Output Power (W) | 4.6 W | 6 W |
Driver Size (mm) | 75 mm | 50.8 mm |
Audio Output Mode | Stereo | 2.0 Stereo |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source Type | AC-powered | USB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connectivity Options | 3.5mm aux, headphone jack, AC power | 3.5mm Aux, USB Power |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Mounting Type | Shelf/Desktop | Tabletop |
Control Method | Knob-based volume/power | Physical buttons, Touch-sensitive |
Physical Specs(2) | ||
Overall Weight (kg) | 0.769 kg | 0.816 kg |
Dimensions | 13.5 x 8.0 x 7.5 cm | 17.78 x 10.16 x 8.89 cm |
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Professional reviewers, such as PCWorld, acknowledge the speakers' solid build and higher output thanks to AC power, but criticize the flat audio response, limited bass impact, and lack of any sound customization.
Everyday users generally appreciate the value proposition, noting louder than laptop audio, easy setup, sturdy feel, but complain about the bright LED, weak bass, and muddy sound.
Professional reviewers praised the GS520 for its strong audio clarity, solid build quality given the low price, and attractive RGB lighting, while noting the lack of Bluetooth and dated physical volume buttons as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users highlight the surprising sound quality and attractive RGB lighting, but complain about weak bass, inconsistent RGB behavior, and stiff volume buttons.
“Great for the price”
“Loud enough for office work”
“The blue LED is blinding, I had to cover it with tape”
