Short answer: the Harman Kardon Citation 200 for the higher ranking, the Soundcore Motion Boom for the lower price. The Harman Kardon Citation 200 ranks #13 of 75 large speakers at $130. The Soundcore Motion Boom ranks #14 at $109.99, $20.01 cheaper.
What the Harman Kardon Citation 200 gets right: Deeper bass than any Onyx. Set against that: Overly boomy by default, you can short press the Bluetooth and volume down buttons simultaneously to decrease the bass.
On the Soundcore Motion Boom side: 30W loud bass-heavy sound, excellent budget-friendly value. The catch: Not as neutral or detailed as other top ranked speakers.
One note: the Harman Kardon Citation 200 is discontinued, but it still ranks #13 of 75 large speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Harman Kardon Citation 200 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Motion Boom if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Harman Kardon Citation 200 | Soundcore Motion Boom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $130 Discontinued | $109.99 |
| Ranked | #13 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #14 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Weight | 6.3 lbs / 2.85 kg | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | Yes (Harman Kardon app) | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | - |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.0" x 8.6" x 6.8" (178 x 219 x 172 mm) | 13.6" x 7.9" x 5.8" (346 x 200 x 148 mm) |
| Drivers | 5" woofer, 1" tweeter | 2x 63.5mm titanium fullrange drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 50W | 30W |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 53Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 170ms |
| Max Volume | - | 106dB |
The Two Speakers In Full
Harman Kardon Citation 200: $130 Discontinued
Pros: Deeper bass than any Onyx.
Cons: Overly boomy by default, you can short press the Bluetooth and volume down buttons simultaneously to decrease the bass, and the Bluetooth and volume up buttons simultaneously to increase it. Discontinued.
| App | Yes (Harman Kardon app) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 7.0" x 8.6" x 6.8" (178 x 219 x 172 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 5" woofer, 1" tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 6.3 lbs / 2.85 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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Soundcore Motion Boom: $109.99 Amazon
Pros: 30W loud bass-heavy sound, excellent budget-friendly value. 10,000mAh battery for 24 hours claimed (15-18 hours with BassUp engaged at high volume). Waterproof, buoyant design, convenient carry handle. PowerIQ USB port charges devices. BassUp feature works well with clear mids/highs.
Cons: Not as neutral or detailed as other top ranked speakers
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 170ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 13.6" x 7.9" x 5.8" (346 x 200 x 148 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 63.5mm titanium fullrange drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 106dB |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
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