Short answer: the Soundcore Motion+ on measured sound quality, the Xdobo X8 on price. The Motion+ ranks #4 of 179 medium speakers at $79.99. The X8 ranks #160 at $35, $44.99 cheaper. The Soundcore Motion+ has been replaced by the Soundcore Motion 300. If you are buying new, get the Soundcore Motion 300.
The Motion+ needs a little EQ work to hit its full potential, but the hardware underneath is solid. It uses separate tweeters alongside its woofers, giving it more bass at full volume and better off-axis treble response than the EarFun Uboom L, though it isn’t quite as neutral or detailed out of the box. With the default EQ it’s only okay; the site’s own notes recommend a third-party EQ preset, or the Wavelet app on Android, to get it properly neutral, and without that correction it would rank considerably lower in its class.
The X8’s single full-range driver is a hard ceiling on its sound quality. Its own notes describe a harsh midrange and rolled-off treble with audible distortion, and bass extension that only reaches around 65Hz. It can get surprisingly loud and full-bodied for its size, and it packs a useful practical feature set with IPX5 splash resistance, aux and microSD playback, and TWS pairing, but its own notes are clear it doesn’t have the clarity or control for attentive listening.
Battery life and durability favor the X8: it’s rated for 15 hours against the Motion+’s 12, though the Motion+ counters with a higher IPX7 rating, aptX codec support, and a 9-band app EQ that the X8 lacks entirely.
Buy the Soundcore Motion+ if you can find one used and are willing to apply an EQ preset, since the underlying hardware still ranks near the top of its class.
Buy the Xdobo X8 only if the price is the deciding factor and you don’t need clarity or detail, just background noise or outdoor loudness on a budget.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion+ | Xdobo X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 used, Discontinued | $35 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #4 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #160 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | ~65Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (9 band) | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX5 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 130ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.3 lbs (1050 g) | 1.9 lbs (860 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 10.1” x 3.1” x 3.2” (257 x 79 x 81 mm) | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 60W |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm (2.75”) neodymium woofers + 2x silk dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 66mm full-range driver |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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