Short answer: the Bogasing S8 Pro Max for better sound quality, the Soundcore Motion X500 for the lower price. The Bogasing S8 Pro Max ranks #24 of 120 large speakers, rated 4.2/5, at $169.99. The Soundcore Motion X500 ranks #27, rated 4.1/5, at $99.99, $70 cheaper.
The Bogasing S8 Pro Max is the longer-running, lighter pick. A three way stereo speaker in an aluminum body with a wide soundstage, punchy detailed sound and clean output at full volume. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 12 for the Soundcore Motion X500. At 3.4 lbs (1.55 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Soundcore Motion X500 at 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg). The catch: Its tuning is bright: the 3D mode pushes the mids and treble hard, can sound sharp or tiring at higher volumes, and sometimes adds an echo effect to vocals.
The case for the Soundcore Motion X500: A compact, waterproof stereo speaker with good sound and solid build for the money. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Bogasing S8 Pro Max lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bogasing S8 Pro Max lacks. The tradeoff: A little bright on top, a custom EQ can flatten things out a bit.
Buy the Bogasing S8 Pro Max if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Soundcore Motion X500 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bogasing S8 Pro Max | Soundcore Motion X500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.99 | $99.99 |
| Ranked | #24 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #27 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Drivers | 70mm woofer + 2x 52mm midrange + 2x 31mm silk tweeters + 2x 80mm passive radiators | 2x 58mm (2.3”) forward-firing full-range drivers + 1x 43mm (1.7”) upward-firing driver |
| Amplifier Power | 100W (40W woofer, 2x 20W midrange, 2x 10W tweeters) | 40W |
| Dimensions | 4.3”H x 11.1”W x 2.6”D (110 x 281 x 65 mm) | 8.7” x 8” x 3.2” (220 x 202 x 81 mm) |
| Weight | 3.4 lbs (1.55 kg) | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | LDAC, SBC |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| USB Playback | Yes | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 48Hz |
| IP Rating | - | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | - | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | - | No |
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