Short answer: the Soundcore Motion+ for sound, the Raymate M8 for features. The Motion+ was the previous best sounding in its class and remains a great speaker with separate tweeters, though it is not quite as neutral or detailed as the Uboom L. The M8 counters with 60W output, IPX7 waterproofing, 15-hour battery life, a power bank, TWS pairing and a dynamic LED light show, but it sounds slightly muffled.
On the Raymate M8 side: 60W output power, IPX7 waterproof, 15-hour battery life, built-in power bank function, TWS stereo pairing, dynamic LED light show. The catch: Slightly muffled sounding.
The case for the Soundcore Motion+: The previous best sounding in class, still a great speaker with separate tweeters. Set against that: Not quite as neutral or detailed as the Uboom L.
One note: the Soundcore Motion+ is no longer sold new, but at #3 of 142 medium speakers by sound quality it still outranks most current models, so used is worth considering.
Buy the Raymate M8 ($80) for a large speaker; the Soundcore Motion+ ($79.99) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Raymate M8 | Soundcore Motion+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $79.99 used, Discontinued |
| Ranked | #45 of 78 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) | 2.3 lbs (1050 g) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (9 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | 30W |
| Dimensions | 15.8" x 9.8" x 9.8" (400.3 x 249.9 x 249.9 mm) | 10.1" x 3.1" x 3.2" (257 x 79 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 60W system with multiple drivers | 2x 70mm (2.75") neodymium woofers + 2x silk dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 54Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 130ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Raymate M8: $80 Amazon eBay
Pros: 60W output power, IPX7 waterproof, 15-hour battery life, built-in power bank function, TWS stereo pairing, dynamic LED light show, AUX input, USB-C charging, built-in microphone
Cons: Slightly muffled sounding
Full Raymate M8 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 60W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 15.8" x 9.8" x 9.8" (400.3 x 249.9 x 249.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 60W system with multiple drivers |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Lights | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) |
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Soundcore Motion+: $79.99 used, Discontinued Amazon eBay
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. Measured bass extension of 54Hz (-10dB).
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.
Full Soundcore Motion+ review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 30W |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| 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 |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.3 lbs (1050 g) |
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