Short answer: the Huawei Sound Joy 2, if you are buying new. The Huawei Sound Joy ranks higher than the W-King D8 Mini (#40 vs #135 of 177 medium speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Huawei Sound Joy 2, is rated 3.5/5 at $154.73 and is still sold new.
The Huawei Sound Joy is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound. 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). Watch for: Boosted treble, not quite as deep of bass as a JBL Charge 5.
What the W-King D8 Mini does well: 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 Huawei Sound Joy lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Huawei Sound Joy. Watch for: Recessed midrange, harsh treble.
Buy the Huawei Sound Joy 2, the replacement for the discontinued Huawei Sound Joy; it is rated higher for sound quality than the W-King D8 Mini.
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A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound.
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
| Huawei Sound Joy | W-King D8 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180 Discontinued | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #40 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #135 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 2.8 lbs (1260 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (3 microphones) | Yes |
| Dimensions | 8” x 2.9” (202 x 73 mm) (height x width) | 9.9” x 3.7” x 3.7” (251 x 94 x 94 mm) |
| App | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (with G-sensor orientation switching) | Yes (2 modes - Indoor/Outdoor) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/2A, 9V/2A, 10V/4A) | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Amplifier Power | 30W total (20W + 10W) | 30W |
| Drivers | 1x 50x75mm racetrack woofer (20W) + 1x 19mm silk dome tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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