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 300 ranks #2 of 134 medium speakers at $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 $80 if you want a small speaker. Buy the Soundcore Motion 300 at $79.99 if you want a medium speaker instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Austin | Soundcore Motion 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #15 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #2 of 134 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) | - |
| 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 | 1.7 lbs / 772 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | 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 | 4.29" x 4.29" x 1.69" (109 x 109 x 43 mm) | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2.0" (200 x 92 x 50 mm) |
| Output Power | 10W RMS | 30W |
| Max Volume | 89dB | 101dB |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 216ms ldac, 200ms aac, 116ms sbc |
| Frequency Response | - | 65Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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 300: $79.99 Amazon
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.
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.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 216ms ldac, 200ms aac, 116ms sbc |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2.0" (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 |
| Max Volume | 101dB |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 772 g |
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