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Edifier MG250 Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:5 WHDMI ARC type:none

Edifier MG250 Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Edifier MG250
4.9/10

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the soundbar's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best soundbars on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

95%

4.8

Technical score

5%

7.5

Reviews score ( 0 · 2)

Reviews score 5% · 7.5 · based on 2 videos
2 videos count as 0.8 of the 2 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
▼Worse than 86% of soundbars
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 81%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

25%

4.3

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

5.5

Connectivity

14%

5.6

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

8.3

Design

▼Worse than 86%
7.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Grades by review (2)
2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 74%
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Technical Specifications of soundbar Edifier MG250

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

25%

4.3

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

5.5

Connectivity

14%

5.6

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

8.3

Design

4.8
Reviews score
7.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.5
Brand name
Edifier
N. of audio channels
2
This soundbar offers 2 audio channels, fewer than 43.6% of soundbars and equal to 56.4% of soundbars.
Audio output power
5 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 5 W of audio output power, less than 100% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
80 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 80 Hz, higher than 84.3% of soundbars and equal to 5.2% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 20.7% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 10.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 17.6% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 10.1% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 32.5% of soundbars and equal to 67.6% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 31.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
5.3
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 5.3, which is newer than that of 88.1% of soundbars and the same as that of 11.9% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
yes
This soundbar has smartphone app. 65.4% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
no
This soundbar does not have remote control. 73.9% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 9.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 31.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 12.2% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
N/A
HDMI ARC type
none
This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is less advanced than what 68.6% of soundbars and the same as what 31.4% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
no
This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC. 63.1% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none, which is lower than that of 21.5% of soundbars and the same as that of 78.5% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 18.2% of soundbars and equal to 81.8% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 20.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 12.3% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 23.4% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 21.3% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
383 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 383 mm wide, narrower than 91% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Height
71 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 71 mm high, taller than 59.9% of soundbars and equal to 3.7% of soundbars.
Thickness
86.3 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 86.3 mm thick, thicker than 51.3% of soundbars.
Weight
800 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 800 g, less than 85.1% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar uses plastic for the build material, which is different from that of 4.8% of soundbars and the same as that of 89.4% of soundbars.
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Edifier MG250 vs the average soundbar

246810TotalAudioFormatsConnectivityHDMI & GamingSmart featuresControlsDesign
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • 379 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (383 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    383 mm vs 762 mm
  • 1 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    1 vs 0
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 5.3 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    5.3 vs 5.0
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1,200 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (800 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    800 g vs 2,000 g
  • 2 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2023 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    December 13, 2023
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This soundbar uses 5.3 for Bluetooth version, while the average soundbar uses 5.0.
    5.3 vs 5.0
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more microphones
    This soundbar has more microphones than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 microphones.
    1 vs 0
  • 379 mm narrower width
    This soundbar is narrower than the average soundbar (383 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    383 mm vs 762 mm
  • 1,200 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (800 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    800 g vs 2,000 g
  • 2 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2023 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    December 13, 2023
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No remote control
    This soundbar does not have remote control, the average soundbar does.
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • 4.4% worse value for money
    Edifier MG250 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (6.46 vs 6.7).
    6.46 vs 6.75
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • 92.9% less audio output power
    This soundbar has a lower audio output power than the average soundbar (5 W vs 70 W). The average soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power.
    5 W vs 70 W
  • 1 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    3 vs 4
  • 28 Hz higher min frequency
    This soundbar has a higher minimum frequency than the average soundbar (80 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    80 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • 1,000 Hz lower max frequency
    This soundbar has a lower maximum frequency than the average soundbar (19,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    19,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • 2 fewer supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports fewer audio formats than the average soundbar (0 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    0 vs 2
  • Limited music format support
    This soundbar supports fewer music formats than the average soundbar (none vs MP3).
    none vs MP3
  • No optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • No remote control
    This soundbar does not have remote control, the average soundbar does.
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • No auto power-off
    This soundbar does not support auto power-off, the average soundbar does.
  • No front display
    This soundbar uses none for display type, while the average soundbar uses LED.
    No built-in display.
    none vs LED
  • 4 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (71 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    71 mm vs 67 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Sean Talks Tech
≈ estimated
13/12/2023
Hands-on review · gaming, sound, call and latency tests
Verdict
Edifier MG250 is a strong budget pick for PC gaming, though its Bluetooth mode lags.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Edifier MG250

  • Modern design with customizable RGB lighting controllable via the Edifier Connect app.
  • Stable connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.3 and plug-and-play USB-A with a built-in sound card.
  • Includes a built-in MEMS microphone with noise cancellation, making it suitable for conference calls.
  • Space-saving, low-profile design fits easily under most desktop monitors.
  • Budget-friendly pricing, often retailing around $25–$40.
  • Integrated touch controls on the top panel for easy volume and lighting adjustments.

What customers don't like about Edifier MG250

  • Limited bass response due to the lack of dedicated subwoofers or passive radiators.
  • Low power output (5W total) means it is not suitable for large rooms or loud party environments.
  • The touch-sensitive buttons can be difficult to see in low light due to poor contrast.
  • Does not have a built-in battery; it must remain plugged into a USB power source at all times.
  • Built-in USB cable is non-detachable, which may complicate cable management or replacement if damaged.
  • Lack of an AUX input limits connectivity with older non-Bluetooth/non-USB devices.

Verdict

The Edifier MG250 is a compact 2.0 multimedia desktop soundbar featuring dual 52mm full-range drivers that deliver a total output power of 5W RMS (2.5W + 2.5W) across a frequency response of 80Hz to 19kHz. Its key characteristics include a built-in USB sound card for plug-and-play connectivity, Bluetooth V5.3 for wireless streaming, and a customizable RGB light strip with 16.8 million colours manageable via the Edifier Connect app. Main pros consist of an integrated MEMS microphone with AI noise cancellation for clear calls, a sleek angled design for improved near-field acoustics, and intuitive top-mounted touch controls. However, notable cons include its lack of a built-in battery requiring a constant USB power source, a non-detachable cable design, and the absence of dedicated subwoofers or passive radiators, which can lead to limited bass performance.

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