Short answer: the Motion+ for its separate tweeters, the Boost upgraded on value. The Motion+ was the previous best sounding in its class and is still a great speaker with separate tweeters, though it is not quite as neutral or detailed as the Uboom L. The Boost upgraded is a very neutral, good sounding small speaker with quite deep bass for its size, but a slight DSP issue makes bass get lighter at times at very low volumes.
The case for the Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021: A very neutral good sounding inexpensive small speaker with quite deep bass for the size. The tradeoff: Slight DSP tuning issue which makes bass get lighter at times at very low volumes, examples in oluv’s video.
What the Soundcore Motion+ gets right: The previous best sounding in class, still a great speaker with separate tweeters. The catch: Not quite as neutral or detailed as the Uboom L.
Worth knowing: the Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 is discontinued, though it still ranks #4 of 142 medium speakers by sound quality, so a used unit beats most of what is still sold new.
Buy the Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the Soundcore Motion+ if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 | Soundcore Motion+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 Discontinued | $79.99 used, Discontinued |
| Ranked | #4 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (9 band) | Yes (9 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 150ms | 130ms |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (590 g) | 2.3 lbs (1050 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8" x 2.8" x 2.7" (204 x 72 x 69 mm) | 10.1" x 3.1" x 3.2" (257 x 79 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.75" (44mm) x 2 active drivers and one passive radiator | 2x 70mm (2.75") neodymium woofers + 2x silk dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Amplifier Power | 20W (10W × 2) | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021: $60 Discontinued eBay
Pros: A very neutral good sounding inexpensive small speaker with quite deep bass for the size. This upgraded version has a usb-c port while the old one has micro usb. Measured bass extension of 56Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Slight DSP tuning issue which makes bass get lighter at times at very low volumes, examples in oluv’s video. Discontinued and no longer sold new. Discontinued.
Full Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 20W (10W × 2) |
|---|---|
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 150ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8" x 2.8" x 2.7" (204 x 72 x 69 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1.75" (44mm) x 2 active drivers and one passive radiator |
| EQ | Yes (9 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (590 g) |
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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) |
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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