Short answer: the Soundcore Motion 300. It ranks #2 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality at $79.99; the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen ranks #10 and costs $200, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen: More neutral than the first A1. The catch: Not stereo. Not as deep bass as the A1.
On the Soundcore Motion 300 side: Pretty deep bass for the small size. Watch for: Without the above EQ or turning the top 2 treble EQ bars to max, this speaker is very rolled off in the treble and will rank around #50 in the rankings.
Buy the Soundcore Motion 300. It ranks higher for sound quality than the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen | Soundcore Motion 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #10 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #2 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (9 band with adjustable frequency) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 90ms | 216ms ldac, 200ms aac, 116ms sbc |
| Max Volume | 93dB | 101dB |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g | 1.7 lbs / 772 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | LDAC, SBC |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Drivers | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter | 2x 50.8mm (2") full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | - | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2" (200 x 92 x 50 mm) |
| Frequency Response | - | 65Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | - | 30W |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
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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.
Full B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen review and specifications →
| 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 |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Drivers | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 93dB |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
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Soundcore Motion 300: $79.99 Amazon
Pros: Pretty deep bass for the small size. Pocket size in a big pocket. Can be used in stereo facing you, or omnidirectional lying down. Ability to have a custom EQ for each orientation, standing, lying flat, hanging. Try the Uboom L EQs from Oluv for a more neutral sound.
Cons: Without the above EQ or turning the top 2 treble EQ bars to max, this speaker is very rolled off in the treble and will rank around #50 in the rankings. Bassup mode is worse than Signature. Not quite as detailed or neutral as higher ranked speakers. Slight bass distortion when turned up.
Full Soundcore Motion 300 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 216ms ldac, 200ms aac, 116ms sbc |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2" (200 x 92 x 50 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 50.8mm (2") full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (9 band with adjustable frequency) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 101dB |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 772 g |
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