These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Klipsch Austin ranks #15 of 46 small speakers at $80; the Soundcore Motion+ ranks #3 of 134 medium speakers at $80.
What the Klipsch Austin gets right: Dual passive radiators give more low-end presence than most mini speakers. Set against that: Not as deep bass as higher ranked speakers.
On the Soundcore Motion+ side: The previous best sounding in class, still a great speaker with separate tweeters. The tradeoff: 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 Klipsch Austin at $80 if you want a small speaker. Buy the Soundcore Motion+ at $80 if you want a medium speaker instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Austin | Soundcore Motion+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $80 used, Discontinued |
| Ranked | #15 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~70Hz | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (broadcast mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (10W reverse USB-C charging) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 397 g | 2.3 lbs / 1050 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| EQ | No | Yes (9 band) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 1.5" (38mm) full-range with dual passive radiators | 2x 70mm (2.75") neodymium woofers + 2x silk dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Charging Time | 2 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 4.29" x 4.29" x 1.69" (109 x 109 x 43 mm) | 10.1" x 3.1" x 3.2" (257 x 79 x 81 mm) |
| Output Power | 10W RMS | 30W |
| Max Volume | 89dB | 104dB |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 130ms |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
Klipsch Austin: $80 Amazon
Pros: Dual passive radiators give more low-end presence than most mini speakers. Clear mids and crisp trebles. Rugged rubberized build with a metal grille; IP67. Supports TWS pairing with a second Austin.
Cons: Not as deep bass as higher ranked speakers
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~70Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2 hours |
| Dimensions | 4.29" x 4.29" x 1.69" (109 x 109 x 43 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.5" (38mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 89dB |
| Output Power | 10W RMS |
| Party Mode | Yes (broadcast mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (10W reverse USB-C charging) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 397 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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