PC Speakers Vs. Laptop Speakers

Speakers allow you to listen to music and other sounds.

PC speakers and laptop speakers, even though they have the same role, are totally different in terms of design, features and performance. PC speakers are built for performance, while laptops speakers are built with portability in mind.

Limitations

Laptop speakers generally are limited by their size, as they must be as small as possible to be easy to carry around, and their powering method, which usually is via a USB port. PC speakers don't have such limitations, with their only limitation being the buyer's budget.

Types

A set of PC speakers can range from a simple 2.0 stereo speaker pair up to a large 7.1 surround set. Laptop speakers usually come in a stereo configuration, or even single-speaker configuration to minimize power use.

Performance

The size and power limitations of laptop speakers also limits their overall performance. While PC speakers can take advantage of large speaker boxes and eventually a sub-woofer to cover all frequencies better, laptop speakers generally lack the bass.

References

• PC Mag: How to Buy PC Speakers
• Cnet: Logitech V20 Notebook Speakers

Resources

• Gadgetophilia: Top 10 Laptop Speakers
• Extreme Tech: PC Audio: Headphones, Stereo, or Surround?
• PC World: Recycle Your Stereo for Surround Sound