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Best gaming speakers that light up

A high-quality set of gaming speakers can greatly enhance your gaming setup. Gaming speakers create a more immersive experience with surround-sound audio, so you can better track the action in your favorite games.

If you're looking to enhance the aesthetics of your gaming setup, consider upgrading to light-up LED gaming speakers. Here are the best gaming speakers that light up, according to reviewers.


Top products in this article

4.5-star-rated RGB Logitech speakers: Logitech Lightsync gaming speakers, $176 (reduced from $200) 

Portable gaming speaker: LG Ultragear GP9 portable gaming speaker, $200 (reduced from $500)

Top-rated budget RGB speakers: Redragon RGB desktop speakers, $36 (reduced from $40) 


Most gaming speakers come in a speaker system with a subwoofer and multiple satellite speakers. They're designed to create an immersive, surround-sound experience. Gaming speakers might even enhance your gaming skills. Some highly competitive shooters and action games feature 3D audio, so when the bad guys sneak up on you, you'll hear where they're coming from even if you don't see them on screen.

In addition to the audio and gaming benefits, gaming speakers just plain look cool -- especially when you opt for a RGB light-up gaming speaker set. These speakers feature colorful lights that can sync up with the sounds of your game or with your favorite music.

We've compiled the best gaming speakers that light up across different brands and budgets. Keep reading to find the one that's right for you.

Best gaming speakers that light up

Check out the best gaming speakers that light up for a fun, colorful gaming experience. (Looking to complete a full gaming setup for a true next-level experience? Check out our picks for the best gaming chairs under $300.)

Razer Nommo Chroma gaming speakers

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Amazon

These 4.7-star rated speakers from popular gaming accessory brand Razer offer bold sound quality and subtle RGB lighting. The Razer Nommo Chroma gaming speakers feature optimized drivers built for full range sound and extreme clarity. The base of the speakers displays colorful chromatic lighting.

(Razer also makes a version of the Nommo speaker that doesn't light up for $50 less.)

Razer Nommo Chroma gaming speakers, $150


Logitech G560 Lightsync gaming speaker system

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Logitech/Lenovo

The Logitech Lightsync gaming speaker system includes two light-up gaming speakers and a powerful subwoofer. The system provides a surround-sound experience so you can hear everything going on in your game. The Lightsync speakers will will blast light to match in-game explosions, damage taken, healing done, and new worlds visited.

Logitech Lightsync gaming speakers, $176 (reduced from $200) 


Redragon RGB desktop speakers

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Amazon

If you're looking for light-up gaming speakers on a budget, the 4.4-star-rated Redragon RBG desktop speakers are a top-rated affordable option. The speakers offer a crisp, clear sound with easy volume control buttons. The speakers include six lighting modes that can be adjusted with touch control.

Redragon RGB desktop speakers, $36 (reduced from $40) 


LG Ultragear GP9 portable gaming speaker

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Amazon

The LG Ultragear G9 is isn't a speaker system: It's a portable gaming speaker you can take with you. It provides an immersive 3D audio experience. Users can adjust the EQ levels and customize the light colors from their mobile device with the smartphone app. The LG Ultragear GP9 also includes a built-in microphone for clear voice chat with other players, even without a headset.

LG Ultragear GP9 portable gaming speaker, $200 (reduced from $500)


Edifier PC gaming computer speakers

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Amazon

The Edifier gaming speaker set includes two compact gaming speakers. The speakers include three audio modes: gaming, movie and music. The speakers have 12 RBG pre-programmed lighting effects, though you can control the lights manually if you wish.

Edifier PC gaming computer speakers, $99 (reduced from $110) 


GoGroove gaming speaker system

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Amazon

This speaker system includes a subwoofer and two satellite speakers with vibrant blue LED lights. The lights will pulse to the beat of the music when the bass equalizer is turned up past 80%. The 4-star-rated speakers offer solid audio quality, according to Amazon reviewers, though they note the bass from the subwoofer could be stronger. You should also know that this isn't an RGB gaming speaker setup -- the color does not change.

Be sure to apply the coupon at Amazon before purchase to save a few dollars extra.

GoGroove gaming speaker system (blue), $66 after coupon (reduced from $70) 

You can also get the system with green lights or red lights.

GoGroove gaming speaker system (green), $66 after coupon (reduced from $70) 

GoGroove gaming speaker system (red), $66 after coupon (reduced from $70) 


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