Short answer: the Soundcore Motion 300 for the higher ranking, the Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 for the lower price. The Soundcore Motion 300 ranks #2 of 134 medium speakers at $79.99. The Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 ranks #4 at $60, $19.99 cheaper.
The case for the Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021: A very neutral good sounding inexpensive small speaker with quite deep bass for the size. Set against that: Slight DSP tuning issue which makes bass get lighter at times at very low volumes, examples in oluv’s video.
What the Soundcore Motion 300 gets right: Pretty deep bass for the small size. The catch: Without the above EQ or turning the top 2 treble EQ bars to max.
Buy the Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Soundcore Motion 300 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 | Soundcore Motion 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #4 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #2 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | LDAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (9 band) | Yes (9 band with adjustable frequency) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 150ms | 216ms ldac, 200ms aac, 116ms sbc |
| Max Volume | 99dB | 101dB |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 590 g | 1.7 lbs / 772 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 204 x 72 x 69 mm (7.7 x 2.5 x 2.6 inches) | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2.0" (200 x 92 x 50 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.75" (44mm) x 2 active drivers and one passive radiator | 2x 50.8mm (2") full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Output Power | 20W (10W × 2) | 30W |
| Frequency Response | - | 65Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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 |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- Links
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 |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen & Soundcore Motion 300 sound test
- Alan Ross Reviews: Travel Speakers! Soundcore Motion 300 or Bose Flex or Tribit Stormbow Flow
- Alan Ross Reviews: Soundcore Motion 300 or JBL Flip 6 or Soundcore Boost v2? we all have issues!
- Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More: On A Ledge 🪟 Soundcore Motion 300 vs Tozo PA1 ⚒ Battle of the Budget Handheld Bluetooth Speakers
- Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More: Tribit Stormbox Flow vs Soundcore Motion 300 (LDAC) 😵 Budget Bose Soundlink Flex “Inspired” Speakers
- Oluv Patreon: Soundcore Motion 300 = Bose Soundlink Flex = Earfun UBoom L?
- Oluv Patreon: SoundCore Motion 300 vs VIFA Helsinki
- Oluv Patreon: (Anker) Soundcore Motion 300 - first impressions
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- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- Soundcore Motion 300 vs JBL Charge 6
- Soundcore Motion 300 vs Earfun Uboom L
- Soundcore Motion 300 vs Tozo PA1
- Soundcore Motion 300 vs Klipsch Nashville
- Soundcore Motion 300 vs Sony ULT Field 1
- Soundcore Motion 300 vs Tribit Stormbox Flow
- Soundcore Motion 300 vs Vifa Helsinki
- Soundcore Motion 300 vs Soundcore Motion+
- Links
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