Short answer: the Skullcandy Barrel. It ranks #60 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $145. The W-King X10-1 ranks #90, rated 2.4/5, at $139.99, $5.01 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Skullcandy Barrel is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A water resistant party speaker with a synced light show, bass boost and linking for many speakers. Its bass reaches about 50Hz before falling 10dB, against 63Hz for the W-King X10-1. Watch for: Not as deep bass as the top ranked speakers.
The W-King X10-1 is the longer-running, lighter pick. An affordable stereo boombox with a very long battery, loud output, waterproofing and a power bank for charging phones. It is rated for 42 hours of battery against 12 for the Skullcandy Barrel. At 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) it weighs much less than the Skullcandy Barrel at 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg). The tradeoff: Rolled off treble, not much bass.
Buy the Skullcandy Barrel. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $5.01 you would save on the W-King X10-1 does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Skullcandy Barrel | W-King X10-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $145.00 | $139.99 |
| Ranked | #60 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #90 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~50Hz | 63Hz |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | Yes (Skullcandy app) | No |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes (2 modes - Indoor/Outdoor) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | 70W RMS (120W peak) |
| Dimensions | 11.8” x 22.1” x 9.6” (300 x 560.1 x 243.8 mm) | 12.4” x 5.5” x 5.3” (315 x 140 x 135 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 20mm drivers | 2x 3.66” (93mm) subwoofers + 2x 1.2” (31mm) neodymium tweeters + 3x passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB (Manufacturer specified) | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 42 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) |
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