Mackie CR3-X
Score: 69/100
Redragon GS520
Score: 77/100Rankings
The GS520 offers a stylish, RGB-lit 2.0 desktop speaker solution with clear mids and easy USB power, but its modest bass, lack of wireless features, and occasional volume-related quirks limit its suitability for demanding audio scenarios.
The Mackie CR3-X offers a budget-friendly, powered studio-monitor solution with solid mids, high SPL and versatile inputs, but its hiss, boomy bass and build-quality issues limit critical use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
50 Wbest | 6 W | |
— | 5 Wbest | |
80 Hzbest | 20 Hz | |
20,000 Hzbest | 20,000 Hzbest | |
76.2 mmbest | — | |
19 mmbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.168 kg | 0.85 kgbest |
12 monthsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | Corded electric | USB |
Audio(2) | ||
Frequency Response (Low) (Hz) | 80 Hz | 20 Hz |
Total Output Power (W) | 50 W | 6 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Speaker Type | Active | 2.0 |
Weight (kg) | 4.168 kg | 0.85 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the attractive design and input flexibility but criticize the non-flat response, hiss and distortion, deeming it unsuitable for critical mixing.
Users love the loudness and clear mids, yet many report background hiss, boomy bass and occasional channel imbalance.
Professional reviewers consistently highlight the GS520's clear sound, solid build for a budget product, and eye-catching RGB lighting, while noting the lack of Bluetooth, modest bass, and limited volume control.
Everyday users appreciate the surprising audio quality and lighting, but report unstable RGB colors, high startup volume, and distortion at max volume.
“Incredible for the price”
“Perfect size for my studio”
“Great for podcast editing and YouTube work”
