Short answer: the Soundcore Motion+. It ranks #3 of 134 medium speakers at $80; the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen ranks #33 and costs $129, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen: Pretty much identical sounding to the 1st gen. The catch: Not stereo.
What the Soundcore Motion+ gets right: The previous best sounding in class, still a great speaker with separate tweeters. Set against that: 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 Bose Soundlink Flex 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
| Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen | Soundcore Motion+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.00 | $80 used, Discontinued |
| Ranked | #33 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (9 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 586 g | 2.3 lbs / 1050 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2.1" (201 x 90 x 52 mm) | 10.1" x 3.1" x 3.2" (257 x 79 x 81 mm) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Drivers | 60mm full-range driver with passive radiators | 2x 70mm (2.75") neodymium woofers + 2x silk dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | aptX, SBC |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 54Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 130ms |
| Max Volume | - | 104dB |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | - | 30W |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen: $129.00 Amazon
Pros: Pretty much identical sounding to the 1st gen
Cons: Not stereo. Warm sounding with overly boosted bass which drowns out midrange detail. Self drains the battery about 10% a week.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2.1" (201 x 90 x 52 mm) |
| Drivers | 60mm full-range driver with passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 586 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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