Logitech S150 vs Z313: Is the Upgrade Worth $42?

The Logitech S150 costs under $18. The Logitech Z313 costs $60. Both are Logitech budget desktop speakers — so what exactly are you paying an extra $42 for?

A subwoofer, more than 20x the power, and audio that actually sounds like music. Here’s the full breakdown.

Quick verdict

	Logitech S150	Logitech Z313
Price	$17.84	$59.99
System type	2.0 stereo	2.1 (subwoofer + 2 satellites)
Total power	1.2W RMS	25W RMS
Frequency response	~200Hz–20kHz	45Hz–20kHz
Headphone jack	Yes (3.5mm)	No
Volume control	Inline knob	Wired control pod
Best for	Basic office audio, video calls	Music, gaming, movies

Logitech S150

The S150 is Logitech’s most basic USB speaker. 1.2W total output — these get loud enough for a quiet room and that’s about it. The sound rolls off heavily below 200Hz, so music sounds thin and games lack impact. What they do well: dead simple setup, front-facing headphone jack, and genuine reliability you expect from Logitech.

Wins on: Price, portability, headphone jack, desk footprint
Loses on: Volume, bass, overall sound quality

Logitech Z313

The Z313 is a 2.1 system with a proper subwoofer. 25W RMS is over 20x the S150’s power. The frequency response reaches 45Hz — that’s real bass, not just mid-range frequencies pretending. Music has weight, games have impact, movies have punch. The wired control pod on your desk beats fumbling for an inline knob behind your monitor.

Wins on: Sound quality, bass, volume, control convenience
Loses on: Price, desk space, no headphone jack

Head-to-head

Sound quality

Z313 by a wide margin. The S150’s 1.2W output and tiny drivers can reproduce speech and notification sounds clearly — and that’s about the ceiling. The Z313’s subwoofer changes the entire character of the audio. This isn’t a close call.

Price

S150 wins. $17.84 vs $59.99 is a meaningful difference. If you genuinely only need audio for video calls and system sounds, paying $42 more for quality you won’t use is hard to justify.

Build and controls

Z313 wins on controls — the desktop control pod with a big easy-to-grab knob beats the S150’s inline knob every time. Both feel like budget plastic. Neither is going to wow you with build quality.

Headphone jack

S150 actually wins here. It has a front-facing 3.5mm headphone output, which the Z313 lacks. If you frequently switch between speakers and headphones, that’s worth noting.

Who should buy which

Get the S150 if: You use your computer primarily for calls, browser videos, and system audio. You need the cheapest functional speakers Logitech makes and sound quality isn’t a priority.

Get the Z313 if: You play music, game, or watch movies and want audio you’ll actually enjoy. The 2.1 system with subwoofer is a completely different listening experience — worth every dollar of the price gap.

Bottom line

These speakers aren’t really competing — they serve different needs. The S150 is a utility speaker: works, costs almost nothing, takes up minimal space. The Z313 is an actual audio product that sounds good.

If you care about how your music or games sound, don’t buy the S150. If you honestly don’t, it’s a solid $18 purchase.

FAQ

Can the Logitech S150 handle gaming audio?

For basic gaming in a quiet room, yes. You’ll hear dialogue and sound effects. You won’t feel explosions or hear the low rumble of footsteps. The Z313 is dramatically better for gaming audio.

Does the Logitech Z313 have a headphone jack?

No — the Z313 lacks a headphone output on either the speakers or control pod. If that’s important to you, the S150 or a dedicated DAC/headphone amp is the better choice.

Is $42 worth the upgrade from S150 to Z313?

For anyone who listens to music or games regularly: yes, unambiguously. The difference in audio quality is immediately obvious. For someone using speakers only for calls and alerts: probably not.