Short answer: the W-King T11. It ranks #55 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $116.57; the Skullcandy Barrel ranks #60, rated 3.2/5, and costs $145, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The W-King T11 is the deeper-bass choice. A weather resistant party speaker with deep bass, high volume and a karaoke mic input. Its bass reaches about 43Hz before falling 10dB, against 50Hz for the Skullcandy Barrel. Watch for: The tuning can sound hollow through the mids, so deep bass does not always translate to natural vocals or instruments.
What the Skullcandy Barrel does well: A water resistant party speaker with a synced light show, bass boost and linking for many speakers. Watch for: Not as deep bass as the top ranked speakers.
Buy the W-King T11. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Skullcandy Barrel and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| W-King T11 | Skullcandy Barrel | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $116.57 | $145.00 |
| Ranked | #55 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #60 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz | ~50Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 66ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 112dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 104dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | Yes (Skullcandy app) |
| EQ | Yes (multiple modes) | Yes (App EQ) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS / 240W peak | 60W |
| Dimensions | 8.1”D x 8.6”W x 17.4” (205.7 x 219.5 x 442 mm) tall | 11.8” x 22.1” x 9.6” (300 x 560.1 x 243.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 133mm (5.25”) woofers + 2x ~30mm (1.2”) tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2x 20mm drivers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| FM Tuner | - | No |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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