Short answer: the Skullcandy Barrel. It ranks #60 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $157.40. The W-King D10 ranks #79, rated 2.7/5, at $84.97, $72.43 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The W-King D10 is the longer-running, lighter pick. An inexpensive boombox with a 42 hour battery, water resistance, a power bank and a karaoke mic input. It is rated for 42 hours of battery against 12 for the Skullcandy Barrel. At 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Skullcandy Barrel at 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg). Watch for: Upper bass boost, bass not that deep.
The Skullcandy Barrel is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. 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 60Hz for the W-King D10. Watch for: Not as deep bass as the top ranked speakers.
Buy the Skullcandy Barrel. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $72.43 you would save on the W-King D10 does not close the gap.
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An inexpensive boombox with a 42 hour battery, water resistance, a power bank and a karaoke mic input.
A water resistant party speaker with a synced light show, bass boost and linking for many speakers.
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Specifications Side By Side
| W-King D10 | Skullcandy Barrel | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $84.97 | $157.40 |
| Ranked | #79 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #60 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 50ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 60Hz | ~50Hz |
| Battery Life | 42 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 133ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 104dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Bank | Yes | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | Yes (Skullcandy app) |
| EQ | Yes (bass boost + DSP) | Yes (App EQ) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| FM Tuner | No | No |
| Microphone Input | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 120W max / 70W RMS | 60W |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm drivers + passive radiator | 2x 20mm drivers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | 14.5” x 7.6” x 6.1” (369 x 194 x 154 mm) | 11.8” x 22.1” x 9.6” (300 x 560.1 x 243.8 mm) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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