Short answer: the W-King D8. It ranks #42 of 75 large speakers at $69.99; the W-King D9 ranks #63 and costs $74.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the W-King D8 side: Decent sounding. Set against that: Slightly recessed mids.
The case for the W-King D9: 60W RMS output, 106dB max volume, exceptional 40-hour battery life, power bank function, IPX6 waterproof, MicroSD and AUX support. Set against that: Very rolled off treble.
Buy the W-King D8 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the W-King D9 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| W-King D8 | W-King D9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $74.99 |
| Ranked | #42 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #63 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Max Volume | 101dB | 106dB |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 5.4 lbs / 2.43 kg | 4.4 lbs / 2.0 kg |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX6 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Output Power | 90W max / 50W RMS | 60W RMS |
| Dimensions | 12.6" x 4.8" x 4.7" | 4.72" x 12.4" x 4.72" (120 x 315 x 120 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers + 2x 31mm tweeters + passive radiators | 2x 40mm drivers + passive radiators |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
| Frequency Response | - | 80Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
The Two Speakers In Full
W-King D8: $69.99 Amazon
Pros: Decent sounding.
Cons: Slightly recessed mids. Distorted at high volumes.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 12.6" x 4.8" x 4.7" |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers + 2x 31mm tweeters + passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 101dB |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Output Power | 90W max / 50W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 5.4 lbs / 2.43 kg |
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W-King D9: $74.99 Amazon
Pros: 60W RMS output, 106dB max volume, exceptional 40-hour battery life, power bank function, IPX6 waterproof, MicroSD and AUX support, dual drivers with passive radiators, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C charging, EQ button, shockproof design
Cons: Very rolled off treble.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 4.72" x 12.4" x 4.72" (120 x 315 x 120 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm drivers + passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| Max Volume | 106dB |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Output Power | 60W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 4.4 lbs / 2.0 kg |
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