Dell AC511M
Score: 54/100
Redragon GS560 RGB
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Redragon GS560 is a space-saving 2.0 channel soundbar delivering 8 W RMS total power and four dynamic RGB lighting modes that sync to audio. It lacks Bluetooth and offers only limited lighting options. Suited for users wanting a tidy desktop audio solution with synchronized lighting.
The Dell AC511M is a tiny USB-powered stereo soundbar that mounts directly onto Dell monitors, providing a modest audio boost with a built-in headphone jack. Its very low power output and lack of Bluetooth limit volume and wireless convenience. Best suited for desk-bound users needing a simple, plug-and-play upgrade on compatible Dell displays.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2.5 W | 8 Wbest | |
— | 50.8 mmbest | |
2best | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.454 kgbest | 0.922 kg |
— | 65 dBbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 4 Wbest |
5 Vbest | 5 Vbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio & Power(1) | ||
Power Output (W) | 2.5 W | 8 W |
Lighting(1) | ||
RGB Lighting | false | true |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.4536 kg | 0.9215 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 4.83×3.81×40.39 cm cm | 7.1×6.9×40.1 cm cm |
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Professional commentary, primarily from Dell's own support materials, emphasizes the AC511M's ease of installation on Dell monitors and its surprisingly rich stereo sound given its tiny footprint. Reviewers appreciate the USB-only power and lack of driver requirements, but they also flag the modest 2.5-3 W output and the absence of Bluetooth or software-based EQ as drawbacks for users seeking higher volume or more customization.
User feedback is sparse but consistent: owners like the ultra-compact, mount-on-monitor design and the convenience of a headphone jack and volume knob. The most common complaints revolve around low maximum volume and reduced sound when the speaker path is blocked, confirming the manual's troubleshooting notes.
Professional reviewers have not published detailed assessments of the GS560; available information consists mainly of manufacturer specifications and retail descriptions.
Overall consumer sentiment is highly positive, with frequent praise for sound quality, attractive RGB lighting, solid build quality, and the ease of setup and use.
“rich stereo sound belying its size”
“Extremely compact and desk-space efficient”
