Short answer: the Sonos Roam 2 on measured sound quality, the W-King D8 Mini on price. The Sonos Roam 2 ranks #94 of 177 medium speakers, rated 3.2/5, at $179. The W-King D8 Mini ranks #135, rated 2.6/5, at $49.99, $129.01 cheaper.
The Sonos Roam 2 is the better-sounding, lighter choice. A small Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with water resistance, Alexa built in and Sonos multiroom support. At 0.9 lbs (429 g) it weighs much less than the W-King D8 Mini at 2.8 lbs (1.26 kg). The catch: Exact same sound quality as the original Sonos Roam.
The W-King D8 Mini is the longer-running option. An inexpensive water resistant stereo speaker with indoor and outdoor sound modes and a long rated battery. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 10 for the Sonos Roam 2. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Sonos Roam 2 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Sonos Roam 2. Watch for: Recessed midrange, harsh treble.
Buy the Sonos Roam 2 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the W-King D8 Mini when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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A small Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with water resistance, Alexa built in and 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 Roam 2 | W-King D8 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.00 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #94 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #135 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (429 g) | 2.8 lbs (1260 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) | 9.9” x 3.7” x 3.7” (251 x 94 x 94 mm) |
| App | Sonos S2 App | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) | - |
| EQ | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) | Yes (2 modes - Indoor/Outdoor) |
| Drivers | 1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX6 |
| Maximum SPL | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | - | 30W |
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