Short answer: the Soundcore Motion 300, if you are buying new. The Soundcore Motion+ ranks higher than the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen (#4 vs #11 of 172 medium speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Soundcore Motion 300, is rated 4.5/5 at $79.99 and is still sold new.
What the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen gets right: More neutral than the first A1. The tradeoff: Not stereo.
Buy the Soundcore Motion 300, the replacement for the discontinued Soundcore Motion+; it is rated higher for sound quality than the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen.
Battery life favors the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen: rated for 18 hours against 12 hours for the Soundcore Motion+.
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A 558 g IP67 waterproof puck speaker with 18-hour battery life, aptX Adaptive support and a built-in strap.
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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 EarFun Uboom L.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen | Soundcore Motion+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $395.00 | $79.99 used, Discontinued |
| Ranked | #11 of 172 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #4 of 172 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 |
| Maximum SPL | 93dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (558 g) | 2.3 lbs (1050 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, 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 |
| Dimensions | 5.2”W x 5.2”D x 1.8”H (133 x 133 x 46 mm) | 10.1” x 3.1” x 3.2” (257 x 79 x 81 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 60W total (2x 30W Class D) | 30W |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
Watch Them Compared
Videos and reviews that test both speakers side by side.
- Alan Ross Reviews: Soundcore Motion Plus vs Beoplay A1 2nd gen - The Match!
- Oluv Patreon: B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen vs Beoplay A1 outdoors with a bit of Anker Soundcore Motion+ too
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