Short answer: the Soundcore Motion+. It ranks #3 of 134 medium speakers at $80; the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen ranks #10 and costs $200, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen gets right: More neutral than the first A1. The tradeoff: Not stereo.
On the Soundcore Motion+ side: The previous best sounding in class, still a great speaker with separate tweeters. The catch: Not quite as neutral or detailed as the Uboom L.
One note: the Soundcore Motion+ is discontinued, but it still ranks #3 of 134 medium speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Soundcore Motion+ if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen | Soundcore Motion+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $80 used, Discontinued |
| Ranked | #10 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (9 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 90ms | 130ms |
| Max Volume | 93dB | 104dB |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Audio | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g | 2.3 lbs / 1050 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | aptX, SBC |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Drivers | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter | 2x 70mm (2.75") neodymium woofers + 2x silk dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | - | 10.1" x 3.1" x 3.2" (257 x 79 x 81 mm) |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | - | 30W |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen: $200 Amazon
Pros: More neutral than the first A1
Cons: Not stereo. Not as deep bass as the A1. Pumping sound artifacts above 60% volume, only good for lower listening levels.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Bluetooth Latency | 90ms |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Drivers | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 93dB |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Audio | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
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Soundcore Motion+: $80 used, Discontinued Amazon
Pros: The previous best sounding in class, still a great speaker with separate tweeters, more bass at full volume and better off-axis treble frequency response than the Uboom L. Just okay with the default EQ, I highly recommend using this EQ setting from r/kai7895 to get it more neutral. To achieve the absolute best sound you’ll need the Wavelet app (Android only) and set the provided Wavelet EQ in there too. Turn off the wavelet EQ for outdoor use. An alternative is Oluv’s EQ which only needs the Soundcore app EQ.
Cons: Not quite as neutral or detailed as the Uboom L. Without the above EQ, this speaker will rank around #25 in the rankings. Discontinued.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 130ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 10.1" x 3.1" x 3.2" (257 x 79 x 81 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm (2.75") neodymium woofers + 2x silk dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (9 band) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 104dB |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.3 lbs / 1050 g |
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