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W King 70w Review | 109 Data compared

Avg. price:~£900N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:70 WHDMI ARC type:none

W King 70w Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

W King 70w
5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the soundbar's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best soundbars on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

95%

5.1

Technical score

5%

6.6

Reviews score

Reviews score 5% · 6.6 · based on 1 written review
1 written review counts as 1 of the 2 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 5%, technical score 95%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
▼Worse than 72% of soundbars
5.4

Value for money

Value for money
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

5.8

Price

▼Worse than 99%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

25%

4.9

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

6.6

Connectivity

14%

5.9

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

6.6

Design

▼Worse than 68%
6.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 5% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 2 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 97% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 review, with a printed score. Share in the overall score: 5%, the same for every model in this category.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 97%
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What owners say about the W-King 70W

Based on 47 owners sharing their experience in online comments

49%positive11%mixed40%negative

Owners praise its loud, rich sound, while weak bass, muddy clarity, and usability problems account for many complaints.

What owners dislike

  • At low volume the bass is almost absent; owners say it only appears above about 30–50% volume, so they turn it up to around 70%.7
  • Owners say the sound gets harsh and muddy at high volume, with highs less clear and crisp than rival speakers.7
  • Several owners compared it side by side with rivals, mainly the Anker Motion Boom, preferred the rival and returned the W-King.4
  • Owners say USB sticks often play nothing, and some could not leave Bluetooth mode to use the USB input without the manual.3
  • Owners find it somewhat heavy and large, which makes it less convenient to carry.3
  • Owners report very long charging, up to 18 hours, and one unit lasted only about 4 hours at 90% volume.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Ranked #87 of 189 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar W King 70w

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the soundbar's technical performance, covering key areas such as audio quality, channel configuration, connectivity, HDMI and wireless features, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare soundbars based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

25%

4.9

Audio

18%

4.2

Formats

16%

6.6

Connectivity

14%

5.9

Controls

12%

4.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.0

Smart features

5%

6.6

Design

5.1
Reviews score
6.6
Value for money
Value for money
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

5.8

Price

5.4
Brand name
W-King
N. of audio channels
2.1
This soundbar offers 2.1 audio channels, more than 56.9% of soundbars and equal to 19.2% of soundbars.
Audio output power
70 W
Market range: <10 W – >260 W
This soundbar delivers 70 W of audio output power, more than 49.4% of soundbars and equal to 1.2% of soundbars.
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
40 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, lower than 74.4% of soundbars and equal to 7% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 20.7% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 10.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 17.6% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 10.1% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 32.5% of soundbars and equal to 67.6% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 31.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 3.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
5
This soundbar uses Bluetooth 5, which is newer than that of 38.9% of soundbars and the same as that of 47.6% of soundbars.
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Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 35.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 26.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 9.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 31.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 12.2% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
N/A
HDMI ARC type
none
This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is less advanced than what 68.6% of soundbars and the same as what 31.4% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
no
This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC. 63.1% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none, which is lower than that of 21.5% of soundbars and the same as that of 78.5% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 18.2% of soundbars and equal to 81.8% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 20.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 12.3% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 23.4% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 21.3% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
900 mm
Market range: <350 mm – >1.1k mm
This soundbar is 900 mm wide, wider than 66.5% of soundbars and equal to 4.8% of soundbars.
Height
88 mm
Market range: <50 mm – >100 mm
This soundbar is 88 mm high, taller than 88.8% of soundbars and equal to 1.1% of soundbars.
Thickness
85 mm
Market range: <60 mm – >135 mm
This soundbar is 85 mm thick, thinner than 51.3% of soundbars and equal to 0.5% of soundbars.
Weight
1,360 g
Market range: <500 g – >5.5k g
This soundbar weighs 1,360 g, less than 72.9% of soundbars.
Build material
plastic
This soundbar uses plastic for the build material, which is different from that of 4.8% of soundbars and the same as that of 89.4% of soundbars.
Metal grille.
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W King 70w vs the average soundbar

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  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.1 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • Coaxial digital input
    This soundbar has coaxial digital input, the average soundbar does not.
  • Higher IP rating
    This soundbar has IP rating of IPX6, while the average soundbar has not rated.
    IPX6 vs not rated
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more supported Bluetooth codecs
    This soundbar supports more Bluetooth codecs than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar supports 1 Bluetooth codecs.
    sbc, aac
    2 vs 1
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (APE, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3).
    APE, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3
  • Microphone input
    This soundbar has microphone input, the average soundbar does not.
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (2.1 vs 2). The average soundbar has 2.0 audio channels.
    2.1 vs 2.0
  • Bass boost
    This soundbar supports bass boost, the average soundbar does not.
  • 12 Hz lower min frequency
    This soundbar has a lower minimum frequency than the average soundbar (40 Hz vs 52 Hz). The average soundbar has a minimum frequency of 52 Hz.
    40 Hz vs 52 Hz
  • 1 more supported Bluetooth codecs
    This soundbar supports more Bluetooth codecs than the average soundbar (2 vs 1). The average soundbar supports 1 Bluetooth codecs.
    sbc, aac
    2 vs 1
  • Broader music format support
    This soundbar supports more music formats than the average soundbar (APE, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3).
    APE, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA vs MP3
  • AAC support
    This soundbar supports AAC, the average soundbar does not.
  • 3 more supported audio formats
    This soundbar supports more audio formats than the average soundbar (5 vs 2). The average soundbar supports 2 audio formats.
    5 vs 2
  • Coaxial digital input
    This soundbar has coaxial digital input, the average soundbar does not.
  • Microphone input
    This soundbar has microphone input, the average soundbar does not.
  • Night mode
    This soundbar supports night mode, the average soundbar does not.
  • Higher IP rating
    This soundbar has IP rating of IPX6, while the average soundbar has not rated.
    IPX6 vs not rated
  • 2 years newer release
    This soundbar is newer than the average soundbar (2023 vs 2021). The average soundbar was released in 2021.
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • 640 g lighter weight
    This soundbar is lighter than the average soundbar (1,360 g vs 2000 g). The average soundbar weighs 2000 g.
    1,360 g vs 2,000 g
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • No PCM / LPCM
    This soundbar does not support PCM / LPCM support, the average soundbar does.
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • 21 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (88 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    88 mm vs 67 mm
  • 1 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    3 vs 4
  • 9.47x more expensive
    W King 70w is more expensive than the average soundbar (£900 vs £95).
    £900 vs £95
  • 9.47x more expensive
    W King 70w is more expensive than the average soundbar (£900 vs £95).
    £900 vs £95
  • 25.9% worse value for money
    W King 70w has worse value for money than the average soundbar (5.36 vs 6.7).
    5.36 vs 6.75
  • 1 fewer sound modes
    This soundbar offers fewer sound modes than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar offers 4 sound modes.
    3 vs 4
  • Narrower bass adjustment range
    This soundbar has a lower bass adjustment range than the average soundbar (-6 to 6 dB vs -100 to 100 dB). The average soundbar offers a bass adjustment range of -100 to 100 dB.
    -6 to 6 dB vs -100 to 100 dB
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No PCM / LPCM
    This soundbar does not support PCM / LPCM support, the average soundbar does.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • Harder firmware updates
    This soundbar uses USB for firmware update method, while the average soundbar uses app-based, USB.
    USB vs app-based, USB
  • 21 mm higher height
    This soundbar is taller than the average soundbar (88 mm vs 67 mm). The average soundbar is 67 mm tall.
    88 mm vs 67 mm
  • 138 mm wider width
    This soundbar is wider than the average soundbar (900 mm vs 762 mm). The average soundbar is 762 mm wide.
    900 mm vs 762 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about W King 70w

  • Significant improvement over standard TV speakers with clear, prominent audio
  • Rich, punchy bass powered by dual woofers that provides a cinema-like feel
  • Excellent value for money, often outperforming more expensive brands in the £100-£120 range
  • Versatile connectivity options including HDMI (ARC), Optical, Bluetooth 5.0, AUX, and TF card
  • High build quality with a discrete, stylish matte finish and professional-feeling controls
  • Includes a comprehensive accessory kit with a remote, wall-mounting hardware, and multiple cables

What customers don't like about W King 70w

  • Ridiculously loud startup and shutdown notification sounds that cannot be disabled
  • Default volume upon turning on is often too high for some users
  • Bass levels may feel insufficient for users expecting heavy 'rumble' without manual EQ adjustment
  • Initial setup can be 'fiddly' depending on the TV's audio output settings
  • Limited onboard EQ presets (usually only 2 modes), making a separate EQ app necessary for fine-tuning
  • Occasional reports of hardware reliability issues, such as feedback or failure to power on after several months

Verdict

The W-King 70W soundbar is a 2.1-channel audio system featuring dual 3.5-inch subwoofers, two 1-inch tweeters, and two large passive radiators designed to deliver deep bass and clear 40kHz high frequencies. It offers diverse connectivity including Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI-ARC, optical, coaxial, USB, and a 3.5mm AUX port with an additional 'SUB OUT' for active subwoofers. Main pros include its advanced DSP technology for realistic sound, three tailored EQ modes (News, Movie, Music), and 12-level adjustable bass and treble controls. On the downside, some users find the start-up and shut-down notification sounds to be excessively loud, and the EQ settings reset to default every time the device is rebooted.

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