Short answer: the Beats Pill 2024. It ranks #78 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $99.95. The W-King D8 Mini ranks #135, rated 2.6/5, at $49.99, $49.96 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Beats Pill 2024 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 10dB, against 63Hz for the W-King D8 Mini. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs much less than the W-King D8 Mini at 2.8 lbs (1.26 kg). The catch: Boosted upper bass, somewhat thuddy.
The case for the W-King D8 Mini: An inexpensive water resistant stereo speaker with indoor and outdoor sound modes and a long rated battery. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Beats Pill 2024 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Beats Pill 2024. The tradeoff: Recessed midrange, harsh treble.
Buy the Beats Pill 2024. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $49.96 you would save on the W-King D8 Mini does not close the gap.
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A compact waterproof speaker with long battery life, fast charging, a power bank port and stereo pairing.
An inexpensive water resistant stereo speaker with indoor and outdoor sound modes and a long rated battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beats Pill 2024 | W-King D8 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.95 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #78 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #135 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~56Hz | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (2 modes - Indoor/Outdoor) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 2.8 lbs (1260 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.6” x 2.8” x 2.8” (219 x 71 x 70 mm) | 9.9” x 3.7” x 3.7” (251 x 94 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers with dual passive radiators | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | - |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | - | 30W |
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