JBL Charge Essential 2 vs Soundcore Motion 100

Short answer: the JBL Charge Essential 2 for better sound quality, the Soundcore Motion 100 for the lower price. The JBL Charge Essential 2 ranks #35 of 136 medium speakers at $130. The Soundcore Motion 100 ranks #39 at $47, $83 cheaper.

What the JBL Charge Essential 2 offers: Doubles as a power bank. Watch for: Not stereo.

On the Soundcore Motion 100 side: Use Oluv’s EQ for the flattest response. Set against that: Not very deep bass, slight distortion.

Buy the JBL Charge Essential 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Motion 100 if the price matters more than sound quality.

If battery life is a priority, the JBL Charge Essential 2 is rated for 20 hours versus 12 hours for the Soundcore Motion 100.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

JBL Charge Essential 2: $130

Pros: Doubles as a power bank. IP67 rated. Close to Charge 5 performance at a lower price.

Cons: Not stereo. Slightly less bass than a Charge 5.

Full JBL Charge Essential 2 review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~55Hz
Battery Life	20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Version	5.1
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	8.8" x 3.8" x 3.7" (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm)
Drivers	53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter
EQ	No
Frequency Response	60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	40W
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	Yes (USB-A)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
Weight	2.1 lbs / 930 g

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Soundcore Motion 100: $47 Amazon

Pros: Use Oluv’s EQ for the flattest response

Cons: Not very deep bass, slight distortion. Real-world battery falls well short of the 12-hour claim at higher volumes (closer to 4 hours at max). Charging takes about 5 hours; no charge-out for other devices.

Full Soundcore Motion 100 review and specifications →

App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	65Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, LDAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7.5" x 3.1" x 2.4" (190 x 80 x 60 mm)
Drivers	2x full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Omnidirectional	No
Output Power	20W
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.3 lbs / 575 g

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