Short answer: the Soundcore Motion+. It ranks #3 of 134 medium speakers at $80; the Denon Envaya DSB-250BT ranks #5 and costs $250, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the Denon Envaya DSB-250BT side: One of the early Bluetooth speakers with excellent all-around sound quality, very neutral and great soundstage. Set against that: Expensive.
The case for the Soundcore Motion+: 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 Denon Envaya DSB-250BT is discontinued, but it still ranks #5 of 134 medium speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Denon Envaya DSB-250BT if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Soundcore Motion+ if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Denon Envaya DSB-250BT | Soundcore Motion+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 Discontinued | $80 used, Discontinued |
| Ranked | #5 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 180ms | 130ms |
| Max Volume | 97dB | 104dB |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 750 g | 2.3 lbs / 1050 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC | aptX, SBC |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm full-range drivers + passive radiator | 2x 70mm (2.75") neodymium woofers + 2x silk dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Output Power | 27W | 30W |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (9 band) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 200 x 77 x 74 mm (W x H x D) | 10.1" x 3.1" x 3.2" (257 x 79 x 81 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
The Two Speakers In Full
Denon Envaya DSB-250BT: $250 Discontinued
Pros: One of the early Bluetooth speakers with excellent all-around sound quality, very neutral and great soundstage. Deep bass without distortion at high volumes. IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating. USB charging port charges mobile devices. Built-in stand on back for sturdy tilted positioning.
Cons: Expensive. Treble is rolled off. Phantom battery drain issue, would not recommend these days. Uses some stereo enhancement reverb that can sound weird to some. Not as detailed as higher ranked speakers. Discontinued.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 180ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours |
| Dimensions | 200 x 77 x 74 mm (W x H x D) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm full-range drivers + passive radiator |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 97dB |
| Output Power | 27W |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 750 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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