Short answer: the W-King D9. It ranks #65 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $74.99; the Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega ranks #73 and costs $249, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the W-King D9 offers: 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 Watch for: Very rolled off treble.
What the Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega offers: 80W power with 105dB output, BassUp technology for body-shaking bass. 20,000mAh battery for 24 hours claimed (18 hours for Trance variant). Watch for: Hugely recessed mids and treble
Buy the W-King D9. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 77 large speakers instead.
If battery life is a priority, the W-King D9 is rated for 40 hours versus 18 hours for the Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega.
Specifications Side By Side
| W-King D9 | Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.99 | $249 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #65 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #73 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 106dB | 97dB |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 4.4 lbs / 2.0 kg | 7.7 lbs / 3.5 kg |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 4.7" x 12.4" x 4.7" (120 x 315 x 120 mm) | 7" x 7" x 13.3" (179 x 177 x 339 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 60W RMS | 80W |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm drivers + passive radiators | 1x 133mm woofer, 1x 51mm tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
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.
Full W-King D9 review and specifications →
| 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 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.7" x 12.4" x 4.7" (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 (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 4.4 lbs / 2.0 kg |
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Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega: $249 Discontinued
Pros: 80W power with 105dB output, BassUp technology for body-shaking bass. 20,000mAh battery for 24 hours claimed (18 hours for Trance variant). IPX7 waterproof with LED light show. USB port charges devices. Soundcore app with EQ customization, multipoint pairing, can link speakers for Party Mode.
Cons: Hugely recessed mids and treble. Discontinued.
Full Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7" x 7" x 13.3" (179 x 177 x 339 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 133mm woofer, 1x 51mm tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 97dB |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs / 3.5 kg |
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