Soundcore Motion+ vs JBL Charge 5

Last updated: October 12, 2026

Short answer: the Soundcore Motion 300, if you are buying new. The Soundcore Motion+ ranks higher than the JBL Charge 5 (#4 vs #30 of 175 medium speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Soundcore Motion 300, is rated 4.5/5 at $79.99 and is still sold new.

Soundcore Motion+ vs JBL Charge 5

The Soundcore Motion+ is the better-sounding, louder choice. 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 EarFun Uboom L. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 104dB at full volume, against 99dB for the JBL Charge 5. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the JBL Charge 5 lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Charge 5 lacks. The tradeoff: Not quite as neutral or detailed as the EarFun Uboom L.

The JBL Charge 5 is the longer-running pick. Doubles as a power bank (USB-A out) for charging your phone. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the Soundcore Motion+. It links with other speakers (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers), which the Soundcore Motion+ cannot. The tradeoff: Shouty upper mids.

Buy the Soundcore Motion 300, the replacement for the discontinued Soundcore Motion+; it is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Charge 5.

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Specifications Side By Side

Soundcore Motion+ JBL Charge 5
Price$79.99 used, Discontinued$114.95
Ranked#4 of 175 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#30 of 175 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
AppYesYes
Aux InputYesNo
Aux Latency0ms-
Bass Extension (-10dB)54Hz53Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth CodecsaptX, SBCAAC, SBC
Built-in MicrophoneYesYes (dual microphones)
EQYes (9 band)Yes (3 band)
IP RatingIPX7IP67
Bluetooth Latency130ms125ms
Maximum SPL104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
Party ModeNoYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankNoYes (USB-A, 5V/2A)
Power InputUSB-CUSB-C
StereoYesNo
OmnidirectionalNoNo
TWSYesYes
Weight2.3 lbs (1050 g)2.1 lbs (960 g)
Bluetooth Version5.05.1
Dimensions10.1” x 3.1” x 3.2” (257 x 79 x 81 mm)8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm)
Frequency Response50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified)60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Amplifier Power30W40W
Drivers2x 70mm (2.75”) neodymium woofers + 2x silk dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter
Digital Aux InputNoNo
StrapNoNo
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The Two Speakers In Full

Soundcore Motion+: $79.99 used Discontinued Amazon $79.99 eBay

Soundcore Motion+ ranking card

Newer model: the Soundcore Motion 300, ranked higher, rated 4.5/5, released Oct 2023. It adds party mode, AAC and LDAC, but drops the aux input and aptX. See every Soundcore Motion generation.

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 EarFun 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 EarFun Uboom L. Without the above EQ, this speaker will rank around #25 in the rankings. Discontinued.

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ReleasedJul 2019 (7 years ago)
Amplifier Power30W
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Aux Latency0ms
Bass Extension (-10dB)54Hz
Battery Life12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsaptX, SBC
Bluetooth Latency130ms
Bluetooth Version5.0
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions10.1” x 3.1” x 3.2” (257 x 79 x 81 mm)
Drivers2x 70mm (2.75”) neodymium woofers + 2x silk dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators
EQYes (9 band)
Frequency Response50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIPX7
Maximum SPL104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeNo
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoYes
StrapNo
TWSYes
Weight2.3 lbs (1050 g)
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JBL Charge 5: $114.95 Amazon $139.95 Woot $114.95 Lowest eBay

JBL Charge 5 ranking card

Newer model: the JBL Charge 6, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5, released Mar 2025. It adds USB audio input, but drops the built-in mic. Battery life goes from 20 to 24 hours. Water resistance goes from IP67 to IP68.

Older models: the JBL Charge 4 (ranked lower, rated 3.5/5), the JBL Charge 3 (ranked lower, rated 3.2/5) and the JBL Charge 2 (ranked lower, rated 3.2/5). See every JBL Charge generation.

Same family: the JBL Charge 5 Wifi (larger model, ranked higher, rated 4/5).

Pros: Doubles as a power bank (USB-A out) for charging your phone. IP67 rated, survives a 1m dunk for 30 minutes. ~20 hour battery life. Measured bass extension of 53Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Not stereo. Warm sound. Shouty upper mids. Boosted bass. Slightly rolled off treble. Overly expensive.

Full JBL Charge 5 review and specifications →

ReleasedMar 2021 (5 years ago)
Amplifier Power40W
AppYes
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)53Hz
Battery Life20 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsAAC, SBC
Bluetooth Latency125ms
Bluetooth Version5.1
Built-in MicrophoneYes (dual microphones)
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions8.8” x 3.8” x 3.7” (223 x 96.5 x 94 mm)
Drivers53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter
EQYes (3 band)
Frequency Response60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIP67
Maximum SPL99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power BankYes (USB-A, 5V/2A)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
StrapNo
TWSYes
Weight2.1 lbs (960 g)
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