Neither JBL Flip 4 nor W-King D8 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 115 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither JBL Flip 4 nor W-King D8 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Bluetooth Speaker received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at JBL Charge 5 or other critically acclaimed Portable Bluetooth Speakers of this month.
For reference, JBL Charge 5 received 6 endorsements this month, from What Hi-Fi (18 Mar 2024), SoundGuys (9 Feb 2024) TechRadar (4 Mar 2024) and 3 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | What Hi-Fi  | SoundGuys  | PCMag  | Popular Mechanics  | TechRadar  | Rtings.com  | Tom's Guide  | WIRED  | TechHive  | Digital Trends  |
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| 1 | - | $180 |  JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings. | 1 | 1 | - | - | 7 | - | 12 | 2 | - | 15 |
| N/A | N/A | $75 |  JBL Flip 4 The JBL Flip 4 is a highly recommended portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers impressive sound quality, is waterproof and durable, has a long battery life, and is highly portable and easy to carry around. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $79 |  W-King D8 The W-King D8 Bluetooth Speaker is a powerful and durable speaker with up to 70 watts of power, a long battery life of up to 30 hours, and an IPX6 waterproof and shockproof rating, making it ideal for outdoor activities and events. | - | - | - | - | - |
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JBL Flip 4 
W-King D8 Customers like JBL Flip 4 noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
W-King D8
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
JBL Flip 4, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than W-King D8.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both JBL Flip 4 and W-King D8 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| JBL Flip 4 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
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| W-King D8 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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| Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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JBL Flip 4 is more popular than W-King D8
It's fairly safe to say that JBL Flip 4 is a more popular bluetooth speaker than W-King D8, based on its 100,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for JBL Flip 4 and W-King D8 | |||||
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 | Marshall Emberton | $113 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | |
 | JBL Charge 4 | $105 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | |
 | Anker Soundcore Motion 300 | $80 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Anker Soundcore Motion 300 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | JBL Flip 5 | $90 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | |
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys | PCMag | Popular Mechanics | TechRadar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | WIRED | TechHive | Digital Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $180 | JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings. | 1 | 1 | - | - | 7 | - | 12 | 2 | - | 15 |
| 2 | - | $433 |  Sonos Move 2 | - | 2 | -
| - | 10 | - | 5 | - | 5 | 4 |
| 3 | - | $176 |  Sonos Roam The Sonos Roam is a highly versatile and durable portable speaker that delivers excellent sound quality, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, voice assistant integration, and unique features such as Automatic TruePlay and wireless charging. | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 11 | 10 | - | 3 |
| 4 | - | $60 |  Tribit StormBox Micro 2 The Tribit StormBox Micro 2 is a durable and waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with powerful sound, long battery life, and versatile connectivity options. | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 9 | - | 8 |
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Expert reviews [23]
- with a score: 17
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by World of Turntables | 100 |
| Average score based on 23 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by Gadgets 360 | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [3]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 3
- All-Purpose Bluetooth Speaker -Take the party everywhere with Flip 4, a portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers powerful stereo sound. With durable, waterproof fabric, this speaker features up to 12 hours of continuous, high-quality audio playtime.
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- 50W HD Sound With Punchy Bass - Get a 50w (70w peak) portable bluetooth speaker and the latest state-of-the-art 4 drivers and double passive bass radiators for producing punchy bass and true HD sound. And D8 portable bluetooth speakers that directly protect passive radiators with Air Protective Covers from accidental drops. With the deep bass speakers bluetooth wireless loud, you will feel best atmosphere for New Year’s Eve party, Christmas party, jobsite, gym and indoor&outdoor activities
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Speakers range from not being able to handle even a drop of water to being able to be fully submerged in water for several minutes. Do you plan to take your speaker outside? To the beach? To the pool? In the shower? Then you definitely need to verify the level of water resistance before purchasing. You can tell the water resistance by the IP rating—the higher the rating, the more resistant the speaker is to the elements. For reference, the first digit refers to dust protection and the second digit refers to water protection. It reads as: IP68. Anything higher than IP66 will be dust- and splash-proof, meaning it can handle some contact with water, but cannot be fully submerged or soaked.
Battery life for Bluetooth speakers is measured in milliampere hours (mAh). Manufacturers will report the battery life of a speaker in the average number of hours it takes to empty from a full charge. Keep in mind this number is based on medium levels of usage. If you play the speaker on full volume, it will drain the battery faster. Some specialty features like using the speaker to charge your phone or casting an LED light show will also drain the battery faster. The manufacturer reported number is just an estimate, and may be slightly different based on your usage.
It’s also important to consider is the type of battery. Rechargeable lithium-ion (LI-ion) batters are ideal, but some speakers only take standard or rechargeable AA/AAA/C/D batteries. You may even find Bluetooth speakers that recharge via solar power—great for outdoor use!
JBL Flip 4 is a very popular option in the middle of the bluetooth speakers price range. It has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as JBL Charge 3 or Victrola Re-Spin .
JBL Flip 4 was released in 2018. There are a lot of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
JBL Flip 4 is $21.02 less expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($131.99).
W-King D8 is a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Tribit Stormbox Flow or EarFun UBoom L .
W-King D8 is $53 cheaper than the average bluetooth speaker ($131.99).
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