Short answer: the W-King D8 Mini, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #135 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 2.6/5, at $49.99; the B&O Beosound Explore ranks #142, rated 2.5/5, and costs $294.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 177 medium speakers; for better sound, the EarFun Uboom L ranks #2 at $49.79.
The B&O Beosound Explore is the lighter pick. A rugged waterproof speaker with an anodized aluminum design, a strap and carabiner, and a long real world battery. At 1.4 lbs (631 g) it weighs much less than the W-King D8 Mini at 2.8 lbs (1.26 kg). The tradeoff: Huge lack of bass extension compared to competitors, overly hot ringing treble.
The W-King D8 Mini is the deeper-bass choice. An inexpensive water resistant stereo speaker with indoor and outdoor sound modes and a long rated battery. Its bass reaches about 63Hz before falling 10dB, against 70Hz for the B&O Beosound Explore. It keeps a wired aux input, which the B&O Beosound Explore lacks. The tradeoff: Recessed midrange, harsh treble.
Buy the W-King D8 Mini. It is rated higher for sound quality than the B&O Beosound Explore and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A rugged waterproof speaker with an anodized aluminum design, a strap and carabiner, and a long real world battery.
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
| B&O Beosound Explore | W-King D8 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $294.99 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #142 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #135 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~70Hz | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 27 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs (631 g) | 2.8 lbs (1260 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Dimensions | 3.2” x 4.9” x 3.2” (81 x 124 x 81 mm) | 9.9” x 3.7” x 3.7” (251 x 94 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 1.8” (46mm) full-range drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | 30W |
| Maximum SPL | 91dB (Manufacturer specified) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| App | Yes (Bang & Olufsen app) | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes (2 modes - Indoor/Outdoor) |
| Strap | Yes (carabiner) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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