Most laptops and displays have integrated speakers that sound…well, they sound. To have a more fantastic listening experience, you will need a decent pair of headphones, preferably under $100, or a speaker system. In this article, you will find five great speaker systems at different price points with a hard ceiling of 100 dollars. Here are the best computer speakers under $100 to enjoy music, movies, video games, and more without spending much money.
How do we choose our runner-ups?
First of all, availability. There are hundreds of speaker systems, but many are out of stock right now, and others have been discontinued.
Secondly, price. We have set a maximum price of $100 since you can get excellent features and sound quality in that price range. This means a few of the best speaker brands won’t be available for consideration due to budget issues.
Finally, user reviews with four stars or more. It’s a good sign when hundreds or even thousands of people positively review one product. One final note, please consider that the following list is from the cheapest to the most expensive. Here are five great speaker systems under $100.
Best PC speakers under $100 – The runner ups
#1- Creative Pebble 2.0 Desktop Speakers
The Creative Pebble speakers are simple yet brilliant. They rock a very slick and modern design. You can find them in black and white. The number of positive reviews is mindblowing, ¡over fifty-four thousand! Reviews with 4.6 stars out of 5
The base model is $19.99, but there are a few variants that are interesting for the price as well, like the USB-C powered ($24.99), one with Bluetooth 5.0 ($39.99), and one with a subwoofer ($49.99).
- Single USB cable for computers and laptops | enjoy a hassle-free Audio experience with a single USB cable without the need for a power adapter
- Far-field drivers and passive radiators | custom-tuned far-field driver solution with rear facing passive radiators for excellent audio and enhanced bass reproduction
- 45° elevated drivers | for enhanced audio projection and an immersive personal listening experience
- Modern and stylish aesthetics | perfect for any modern homes, offices and workspaces.
- Easy access volume control | Conveniently placed Front-facing controls for instant adjustments
- Frequency Response 100 Hz (Hertz) ~ 17 kHz (kiloHertz)
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#2- Logitech Z130 Compact 2.0 Stereo Speakers
Logitech was founded in 1981 and has created high-quality audio products. Some of them were legendary, like the Logitech Z-5500. The Logitech Z130 is one of the entry speaker systems from Logitech—basic design with easy-to-access volume and power controls. Maybe the design is pretty basic and quite old for 2021.
- Sold as 1 Each.
- Five watts of total power for sound thats clear and strong.
- Simple, easy-to-access volume and power controls.
- Built-in headphone jack.
- Connect with a standard 3.5 mm pl
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#3- Cyber Acoustics CA-3602FFP 2.1 Speaker Sound System
The Cyber Acoustics CA-3602FFP is the first one from this list that includes a subwoofer. This subwoofer speaker system delivers 62 watts of peak power and 30 watts of RMS, filling the room with a powerful bass effect.
It comes with a control pod for total control and quick changes. It has two 3.5mm jacks, one for auxiliary audio input and the second for headphone output for a private listening experience.
- ROOM FILLING SOUND: Driven by an acoustically optimized internal power supply, this subwoofer speaker system delivers 62 watts peak power and 30 watts RMS. With this kind of power you can expect amazing sound at any volume level, filling any large room in the home or office.
- EASY TO USE: The convenient control pod gives you full control over your sound system. Adjust the volume, turn it on and off, or use the headphone output jack for those private listening moments. With easy access to the 3.5mm aux input, you can quickly connect your cell phone, tablet, MP3 player, or gaming system to really pump up the sound. Plus bass volume control allows you to fine tune the richness of the sound just the way you like it.
- RICH AUDIO: The ported 5.25” subwoofer delivers some of the deepest bass available, powerful for any audio experience, along with the satellites using twin 2” drivers deliver crisp, clean, optimized sound.
- CONTEMPORARY DESIGN: Created to look great sitting next to todays flat panel monitors, the piano black finish on the satellites will blend right in. Features power cable is 5 feet, speaker to speaker cable is separates up to 11 feet, speaker to subwoofer cable is 6 feet, input cable is 6 feet from control pod and control pod cable is 6 feet
- QUALITY GUARANTEED: Includes 1 year hassle free manufacturer warranty. AC power 110V only ; Wattage (Satellites): Each speaker: 6 watts/ch @ 4 ohm @ 10%
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#4- Razer Nommo Full Range 2.0 PC Gaming Speakers
Being Razer product is marketed as a Gaming speaker. Nevertheless, the Razer Nomo speakers are suitable for more than just gaming. It can be used with either a 3.5mm jack or USB.
The design is futuristic, primarily for their 3″ Woven Glass Fiber Drivers. One of the speakers has only two visible controls: One knob for volume and another knob for bass.
There is the Razer Nommo for less than $80 and the Razer Nommo Chroma at around $130 for the ones that wish some RGB party or already have some other Razer Chroma products.
- Full Range 2.0 Gaming Speakers: Optimized drivers built for full range sound and extreme clarity
- Custom 3 Woven Glass Fiber Drivers: Producting a tighter sound with higher frequencies, allowing you to hear distinct layers and audio details
- Rear-Facing Bass Ports: Deliver increased bass output for a fuller, richer range of audio
- Bass Knob With Automatic Gain Control: Fine-tune the output perfectly—from ground-shaking bass to a low hum for late night sessions
- System Requirements: PC/Mac with a free USB port, razer synapse requirements: Windows7/Mac OS X 10.9 (or higher), internet connection: 100 MB of free hard disk space. Use with either 3.5mm jack or USB (Speaker will not work with both plugged
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#5- Creative Labs GigaWorks T20 Series II
GigaWorks is a very famous name for computer speakers, and they have won many accolades and awards based on the speakers’ design and sound. The GigaWorks T20 Series II takes sound to a new level surpassing its predecessor, the GigaWorks T20, also an award-winning model.
This two-piece system has 28 watts RMS, woven glass fiber cone drivers, and cloth dome tweeters. All-in-all will get you a balanced, warm sound with rich bass.
- Precision-tuned two way speaker design with 28 watts RMS
- Woven glass fiber cone driver
- Cloth dome tweeter and BasXPort technology eliminating the need for a subwoofer
- Convenient front access to volume, bass, treble and input jacks. Works with computers, TVs and other audio sources.
- Turn up the volume on your connected MP3 player or smart device as high as it can go without distortion setting in, and use the volume controls on your Creative speaker to determine how loud (or soft) you want your au
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Other products that almost made it
Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System – Stated in the name itself, this speaker system is THX-certified and includes a subwoofer. It’s guaranteed you will have a very punchy (bassy) experience. This model didn’t make it due to its price of $106.99 when writing this article. This Klipsch speaker system is a no-brainer if you’re willing to spend a little more than $100.
- LEGENDARY SOUND EXPERIENCE FROM KLIPSCH AND THX - The Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Speaker System pairs the legendary sound of Klipsch audio with the revolutionary THX experience, filling the room with incredible sound for gaming, movies, or music
- KLIPSCH MICROTRACTRIX HORN TECHNOLOGY makes a major contribution to the ProMedia’s amazing clarity. Their highly efficient design reproduces more sound from every watt of power, controlling the dispersion of that sound and sending it straight to your ears
- POWER AND ATTITUDE - The two-way satellites’ 3” midrange drivers blend perfectly with the ProMedia THX Certified solid, 6.5” side-firing, ported subwoofer for full bandwidth bass response you can actually feel
- MAXIMUM OUTPUT: 260 watts of peak power, 110dB (in room) – to put that number into perspective - live rock music (108 - 114 dB) on average
- PERFORMANCE FLEXIBILITY - With its plug and play setup and convenient 3.5 millimeter input, the ProMedia THX Certified 2.1 speaker system offers an easy-to-use control pod with Main Volume and Subwoofer Gain Control
- PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS - compatible with your favorite devices, from your TV and computer to your music player and gaming consoles
- DIMENSIONS - Satellite: 8.5” (21.59 centimeter) x 4.2” (10.67 centimeter) x 5.67” (14.4 centimeter) Subwoofer: 9.5” 24.13 centimeter) x 9.8” (24.9 centimeter) x 10.2” (25.9 centimet
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Bose Companion 2 Series III Multimedia Speakers – This Bose product is probably one of the most recommended speaker systems. It has over thirteen thousand reviews, most of them very positive. Price-wise, It sits at just under 100 USD. It is an excellent choice if you find it available at the regular price of $99.
- High quality audio performance, with clear sound at any volume. Use the auxiliary input to bring Bose performance to another audio source such as your iPhone or iPad. Upgrade your sound and your experience with Bose Companion 2 Series III speakers
- Play an additional device just connect to the auxiliary input
- Volume controlheadphone jack on front of the right speaker
- Operating compatibility: Mac, Windows
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Logitech Multimedia Speaker System Z533 and Z523 – These Logitech products are not included on the list due to stock. Sometimes the Z523 ($60~80) has no stock, and the Z533 (~$80 USD) has only a few units left. Both of them include a subwoofer for a powerful sound. They are good options for $80 USD or less if you find them.
- Powerful sound. 120 watts (60W of RMS power) of powerful yet balanced acoustics – produced by 2.25” (5.7 cm) full-range drivers designed with sound directivity to completely fill a room.
- Bass you can feel. Experience rich, dynamic bass with a front-facing subwoofer that immerses you in your music, movies or games.
- Play What you want. 3.5 mm and RCA inputs mean this speaker works with almost any Audio source – computer, tablet, smartphone, game console or TV. Just Plug in and start listening.
- Control at your fingertips. Place the wired control pod wherever you want for access to power, volume and bass controls, as well as an extra 3.5 mm jack and a headphone jack.
- Experience you can TRUST. For more than 30 years, Logitech has created high-quality audio products that bring your sound to life. Each system is designed and tested in our state-of-the-art Research and development labs, and held to the highest acoustic standards to bring you the optimal listening experience.
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Final thoughts
Like any other audio equipment, there is a balance between price, sound quality, and features. All the options in this list will provide you with a great listening experience for your music, movies, and video games.
And there, you have the best computer speakers for under $100! No matter which option from the list, all of them will be better than the integrated speakers on your laptop or display. That’s for sure!
Anna
Wednesday 1st of December 2021
Thanks for sharing which speaker is best Creative Pebble vs Logitech Z130?
Descriptive Audio
Wednesday 1st of December 2021
The Logitech Z130 is better and a bit pricier but well worth it if you're looking for something with more punch.