INTRODUCTION

    In today’s RGB heavy setups, desktop speakers have become part of the overall visual identity rather than just an audio add‑on. The category has matured into compact near‑field systems that aim for cleaner mids, tighter bass, and a footprint that blends naturally into a desk layout. From there, RGB gaming speakers push the idea further, pairing synchronized lighting with a more energetic tuning, stronger low‑end, livelier upper mids, and the kind of plug‑and‑play USB or Bluetooth connectivity that suits hybrid work‑and‑play environments. It’s in this intersection of everyday clarity and gaming‑centric flair that the G2000 PRO by EDIFIER's HECATE Gaming brand positions itself, offering a compact 2.0 design that aims to look at home in a lit‑up setup while still sounding like a proper desktop speaker.

    HECATE, EDIFIER's professional gaming brand, was launched as "EDIFIER Gaming Product Line" in 2013 and operated as an independent brand in 2018. HECATE injects 25 years of EDIFIER's acoustic technology into gaming equipment, opening the door to the gaming world for gamers. Since its inception, HECATE has always maintained an almost obsessive pursuit of "performance redundancy", and has repeatedly subverted the industry's imagination with a very futuristic design style. We believe that every boundary between gaming and life has a reason to be reshaped!

    The HECATE Gaming G2000 PRO uses a 270° panoramic transparent acoustic enclosure that blends lighting and acoustics into a single visual element. At its core is a 3‑inch (≈76 mm) full‑range internal‑magnet driver paired with a digital amplifier, delivering 16W + 16W RMS and up to 32W peak output, with a rated 75Hz–20kHz frequency response for deeper bass and a wider soundstage than smaller 2.0 sets. The system supports virtual 7.1 surround sound through an onboard DSP chip and the HECATE Gaming Center software, enabling more precise sound localization and a cinematic sense of scale in games and movies. Lighting is handled by TempoFlow dynamic RGB technology, featuring 7 built‑in lighting modes and up to 20 LED strips with 100 full‑color beads per speaker, all customizable through software for synchronized, sound‑reactive effects. Connectivity is broad for a compact set, offering Bluetooth v5.4, USB‑C, USB‑A, and 3.5mm AUX, making it compatible with phones, tablets, PCs, TVs, Switch, PS4, and PS5.  Additional acoustic design touches include an inverted bass tube for more powerful low‑end, a 10° golden tilt angle to reduce reflections and aim sound directly at the listener, and dual neodymium iron‑boron magnets for improved clarity across the frequency range.

SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

PACKAGING AND CONTENTS

A large product picture, company logo, main features and compatible devices are all printed at the front.

The available colors and the specifications and bundle contents in 5 languages are on the left side.

On the right side we find a product drawing used to showcase the various controls again in 5 languages.

Another product picture is located at the rear of the box and just over the main features.

Packaging is typical with the speakers wrapped inside plastic bags and placed between two pieces of cardboard.

Along with the G2000 PRO speakers and their power adapter and cord inside the box you'll also find a 3.5mm cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter, sticker, safety instructions, Bluetooth information paper and the quick start guide.

THE G2000 PRO

The G2000 PRO measure 116mm in width, 160mm in height and 139mm in depth.

Both speakers feature 3‑inch (≈76 mm) full‑range drivers which deliver a frequency response of 75Hz-20kHz and up to 32W peak power each.

All available media buttons are located on top of the right speaker (left to right we have the on/off/input mode button, volume down/up buttons and the sound effects button (music, gaming, movie).

The transparent enclosures look great even when the speakers are turned off.

Turning the right speaker around we find a perforated area on top, bass reflex port on the lower end and the aux 3.5mm output/headphones port, USB-C port, DC in and the 3.5mm aux port.

Each speaker sits on two rubber feet.

The RGB LEDs not only look great but also stand out a lot more compared to other similar 2.0 speaker sets (short clip is available both on YouTube and TikTok).

GAMING CENTER

The G2000 PRO are equipped with a USB 7.1 virtual surround soundcard that uses the Xear audio processing driver.

It's a old looking yet very simple to use software (since we've been seeing similar designs for like over a decade now) that lets you adjust the master volume, sound mode (speakers and headphones) and the RGB lighting.

You can of course also change the language of the software and check information such as the driver and firmware versions.

CONCLUSION

    What defines the G2000 PRO by EDIFIER's HECATE gaming brand is how effortlessly it fits into a desk setup, small enough to disappear, yet lively enough with its RGB accents and USB‑powered clarity to feel like a genuine upgrade over basic 2.0 speakers. The generous input options make it adaptable, and the 7.1 USB virtual surround sound card gives it a cleaner, more confident presentation than its size suggests.  Its shortcomings, like the dated software and the inevitable vocal limitations compared to larger 2/3‑way models, are noticeable but not deal‑breaking. It’s a speaker that delivers charm and convenience in equal measure.

    With a current price tag set at USD169.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 166.72Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) the G2000 PRO 2.0 gaming speakers by EDIFIER’s HECATE brand are priced just a tad higher than expected. At the end of the day however it all comes down to what you’re after and if that’s a pair of compact speakers that look great and perform better than expected (always for their size) then the EDIFIER HECATE G2000 PRO are certainly worth checking out.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Compact Size
- Overall Audio Reproduction
- RGB Lighting (7 modes)
- 3 Audio Modes (Music, Gaming & Movie)
- Connectivity (3.5mm Aux, 3.5mm Headphones Out, USB)
- Available Colors (Black, White & Pink)

CONS

- 1 Way Speakers
- Software Looks Outdated
- Price (For Some)