Short answer: the Soundcore Motion 300 for deep bass in a small speaker. It reaches pretty deep bass for the small size, though it takes EQ, or the top two treble EQ bars turned to max, to get the best from it. The Klipsch Austin’s dual passive radiators give more low-end presence than most mini speakers, yet its bass is not as deep as higher ranked speakers. $54 against $79.99.
What the Klipsch Austin gets right: Dual passive radiators give more low-end presence than most mini speakers. The tradeoff: Not as deep bass as higher ranked speakers.
On the Soundcore Motion 300 side: Pretty deep bass for the small size. The tradeoff: Without the above EQ or turning the top 2 treble EQ bars to max.
Buy the Klipsch Austin at $54 if you want a small speaker. Buy the Soundcore Motion 300 at $79.99 if you want a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Austin | Soundcore Motion 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $54.00 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #15 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #2 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~70Hz | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (10W reverse USB-C charging) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (397 g) | 1.7 lbs (772 g) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| EQ | No | Yes (9 band with adjustable frequency) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 1.5" (38mm) full-range with dual passive radiators | 2x 50.8mm (2") full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Charging Time | 2 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 4.3" x 4.3" x 1.7" (109 x 109 x 43 mm) | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2" (200 x 92 x 50 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 10W RMS | 30W |
| Maximum SPL | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) | 101dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 216ms ldac, 200ms aac, 116ms sbc |
| Frequency Response | - | 65Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Klipsch Austin: $54.00 Amazon eBay
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. Measured bass extension of ~70Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Not as deep bass as higher ranked speakers
Full Klipsch Austin review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 10W RMS |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.3" x 4.3" x 1.7" (109 x 109 x 43 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.5" (38mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| 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 300: $79.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: Pretty deep bass for the small size. Pocket size in a big pocket. Can be used in stereo facing you, or omnidirectional lying down. Ability to have a custom EQ for each orientation, standing, lying flat, hanging. Try the Uboom L EQs from Oluv for a more neutral sound. Measured bass extension of 50Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Without the above EQ or turning the top 2 treble EQ bars to max, this speaker is very rolled off in the treble and will rank around #50 in the rankings. Bassup mode is worse than Signature. Not quite as detailed or neutral as higher ranked speakers. Slight bass distortion when turned up.
Full Soundcore Motion 300 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 30W |
|---|---|
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 216ms ldac, 200ms aac, 116ms sbc |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2" (200 x 92 x 50 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 50.8mm (2") full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (9 band with adjustable frequency) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 101dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs (772 g) |
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