ABRAMTEK 200W Bluetooth Speaker, E500 (3rd Gen) High Power Wireless Speaker vs W-KING 200W RMS Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Buy the W-KING if you want current Bluetooth and a built-in mic for calls; buy the ABRAMTEK E500 if you need HDMI input or a metal cabinet. Neither has a listed price from a store, so there is no price gap to weigh yet. Both claim 200W, but W-KING states RMS while ABRAMTEK's 200W figure is not labeled RMS.
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ABRAMTEK 200W Bluetooth Speaker, E500 (3rd Gen) High Power Wireless Speaker
Choose the ABRAMTEK E500 if you need HDMI connectivity, a metal body, or a soundbar/subwoofer form that sits on the floor.
Pros
- HDMI input, rare on a portable Bluetooth speaker
- Metal cabinet
- Rated 8-12 hours of battery life
- Floor-standing soundbar/subwoofer design
Cons
- Older Bluetooth 4.2
- 200W figure not labeled RMS
- No built-in microphone listed
- No stated crossover or channel layout
What separates them
| ABRAMTEK 200W Bluetooth Speaker, E500 (3rd Gen) High Power Wireless Speaker | W-KING 200W RMS Portable Bluetooth Speakers | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Power rating | 200W maximum, not stated as RMS | 200W RMS, 300W PMPO |
| Inputs | Aux, Bluetooth, HDMI | Bluetooth, aux, 6.3 mm jack |
| Built-in microphone | Not listed | Yes |
| Cabinet material | Metal | Plastic |
| Frequency response | Down to 40 Hz | 45 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Battery life | 8-12 hours | Battery included, runtime not stated |
| Crossover | Not stated |
Price history
- ABRAMTEK 200W Bluetooth Speaker, E500 (3rd Gen) High Power Wireless Speaker: lowest $349.00 on Nov 1 at Amazon.
- W-KING 200W RMS Portable Bluetooth Speakers: lowest $219.98 on Nov 1 at Amazon.
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Specs compared
| Spec | ABRAMTEK 200W Bluetooth Speaker, E500 (3rd Gen) High Power Wireless Speaker | W-KING 200W RMS Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth version | Bluetooth 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Maximum speaker power | 200 Watts | — |
| Frequency response | 40 Hz | — |
| Connectivity technology | Auxiliary, Bluetooth, HDMI | — |
| Audio output mode | Stereo | — |
| Mounting type | Floor Standing | — |
| Material | Metal | — |
| Model name | E500 | — |
| Speaker type | Soundbar, Subwoofer | — |
| Battery life | 8-12 hours | — |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for TV use?
- The ABRAMTEK E500, because it has an HDMI input and a soundbar/subwoofer form. The W-KING has no HDMI and connects over Bluetooth or aux.
- Which has newer Bluetooth?
- The W-KING, at Bluetooth 5.3 versus Bluetooth 4.2 on the E500. Newer Bluetooth generally means better range and power efficiency.
- Is the 200W rating the same on both?
- No. W-KING states 200W RMS with 300W PMPO peak. ABRAMTEK states 200W maximum without calling it RMS, so the figures are not directly comparable.
- Which lasts longer on battery?
- Only ABRAMTEK gives a figure: 8-12 hours. W-KING lists a battery but no runtime, so its endurance is unknown from the specs.
- Can I take calls on either?
- Only the W-KING lists a built-in microphone, so it is the one to pick for calls. The E500 has no microphone listed.
- Which is better outdoors?
- The W-KING's plastic cabinet and mic suit casual outdoor use, but neither lists a water-resistance rating. The E500's metal body is heavier for floor standing.
