Short answer: the Brane X for better sound quality, the Soundcore Motion X500 for the lower price. The Brane X ranks #4 of 120 large speakers, rated 4.6/5, at $549. The Soundcore Motion X500 ranks #27, rated 4.1/5, at $99.99, $449.01 cheaper.
The Brane X is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A portable speaker with extraordinarily deep bass for its size, plus Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Alexa and a low latency aux input. Its bass reaches about 31Hz before falling 10dB, against 48Hz for the Soundcore Motion X500. It links with other speakers (Brane app, up to 8 speakers), which the Soundcore Motion X500 cannot. Watch for: The front-facing design has only moderate dispersion, so sound changes noticeably off to the sides or behind it.
The Soundcore Motion X500 is the lighter option. A compact, waterproof stereo speaker with good sound and solid build for the money. At 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) it weighs much less than the Brane X at 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg). It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Brane X lacks. The catch: A little bright on top, a custom EQ can flatten things out a bit.
Buy the Brane X 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
| Brane X | Soundcore Motion X500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549.00 | $99.99 |
| Ranked | #4 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #27 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 295ms default, 33ms with aux pass-through | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 31Hz | 48Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC | LDAC, SBC |
| IP Rating | IP57 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 100ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Brane app, up to 8 speakers) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| App | Yes (Brane app) | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa | - |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Dimensions | 9.3” x 7” x 6.1” (236 x 178 x 155 mm) | 8.7” x 8” x 3.2” (220 x 202 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2.5” midrange, 2x 0.75” tweeters + 6.5”x9” subwoofer | 2x 58mm (2.3”) forward-firing full-range drivers + 1x 43mm (1.7”) upward-firing driver |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Strap | No | No |
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