Short answer: the Soundcore Motion+ for the higher ranking, the Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 for the lower price. The Soundcore Motion+ ranks #3 of 134 medium speakers at $80. The Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 ranks #4 at $60, $20 cheaper.
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.
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 Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Soundcore Motion+ if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 | Soundcore Motion+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $80 used, Discontinued |
| Ranked | #4 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 134 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 |
| Max Volume | 99dB | 104dB |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 590 g | 2.3 lbs / 1050 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 204 x 72 x 69 mm (7.7 x 2.5 x 2.6 inches) | 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 |
| Output Power | 20W (10W × 2) | 30W |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021: $60 Amazon
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.
Cons: Slight DSP tuning issue which makes bass get lighter at times at very low volumes, examples in oluv’s video.
| 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 |
| Dimensions | 204 x 72 x 69 mm (7.7 x 2.5 x 2.6 inches) |
| Drivers | 1.75" (44mm) x 2 active drivers and one passive radiator |
| EQ | Yes (9 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Output Power | 20W (10W × 2) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 590 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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