Short answer: the W-King D8 on price, the Sony SRS-XB43 on refinement. The D8 is decent sounding and costs $80.02 less, but its mids are slightly recessed and it distorts at high volumes. The XB43 is IPX7 rated with up to 24 hours of battery (14 with the party lights on), though it isn’t as loud as rivals and won’t hold max volume, automatically turning itself down. The Sony SRS-XB43 is discontinued; its replacement is the Sony ULT Field 5.
Buy the W-King D8 if you want one new; the Sony SRS-XB43 is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony SRS-XB43 | W-King D8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 Discontinued | $69.98 |
| Ranked | #60 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #61 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 49Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 85ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 101dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Weight | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) | 5.4 lbs (2.43 kg) |
| App | Yes (Sony Music Center App) | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 12.8” x 4.8” x 4.6” (325 x 123 x 117 mm) | 12.6” x 4.8” x 4.7” (320 x 121.9 x 119.4 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 32W RMS | 90W max / 50W RMS |
| Drivers | 63mm woofer + 12.5mm tweeter + passive radiators | 2x 70mm woofers + 2x 31mm tweeters + passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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