Short answer: the Sonos Play for better sound quality, the W-King D8 Mini for the lower price. The Sonos Play ranks #56 of 177 medium speakers, rated 3.5/5, at $299. The W-King D8 Mini ranks #135, rated 2.6/5, at $49.99, $249.01 cheaper.
The Sonos Play is the better-sounding pick. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with wide stereo sound, a long lasting swappable battery, waterproofing and full Sonos multiroom support. Watch for: Bass distorts noticeably on bass-heavy tracks at default settings, and the distortion persists even after enabling Trueplay tuning and manually pulling bass back in the app.
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 has an adjustable EQ, which the Sonos Play lacks. The tradeoff: Recessed midrange, harsh treble.
Buy the Sonos Play if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the W-King D8 Mini if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with wide stereo sound, a long lasting swappable battery, waterproofing and full Sonos multiroom support.
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
| Sonos Play | W-King D8 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.00 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #56 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #135 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) | - |
| Dimensions | 7.6” x 4.4” x 3” (192.3 x 112.5 x 76.7 mm) | 9.9” x 3.7” x 3.7” (251 x 94 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| EQ | No | Yes (2 modes - Indoor/Outdoor) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) | 2.8 lbs (1260 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 63Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | - | 30W |
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