Soundcore Motion 100 vs JBL Flip 5

Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the Soundcore Motion 100 is the better pick: it ranks #45 of 175 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 3.7/5), against #81 (rated 3.3/5) for the JBL Flip 5. If you want one new, the JBL Flip 7 replaces the JBL Flip 5 and is rated 4.2/5 at $89.95.

The Soundcore Motion 100 is the better-sounding pick. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the JBL Flip 5 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the JBL Flip 5. The catch: Not very deep bass, slight distortion.

What the JBL Flip 5 does well: Compact and light (1.1 lb) with a carry lanyard. The catch: Not stereo.

Buy the Soundcore Motion 100 only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the JBL Flip 7, which replaces the JBL Flip 5.

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Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Soundcore Motion 100: $47 Discontinued eBay

Same family: the Soundcore Motion 300 (larger model, ranked higher, rated 4.5/5), the Soundcore Motion X500 (larger model, rated 4.1/5) and the Soundcore Motion X600 (larger model, rated 4.3/5). See every Soundcore Motion generation.

Pros: Use Oluv’s EQ for the flattest response. Measured bass extension of 65Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Not very deep bass, slight distortion. Real-world battery falls well short of the 12-hour claim at higher volumes (closer to 4 hours at max). Charging takes about 5 hours; no charge-out for other devices. Discontinued and no longer sold new.

Full Soundcore Motion 100 review and specifications →

Released	Nov 2023 (2 years ago)
Amplifier Power	20W
App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	65Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, LDAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Built-in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7.5” x 3.1” x 2.4” (190 x 80 x 60 mm)
Drivers	2x full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Omnidirectional	No
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	Yes
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.3 lbs (575 g)

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JBL Flip 5: $64.97 Discontinued Amazon $64.97 eBay

Newer model: the JBL Flip 7, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5, released Mar 2025.

Older model: the JBL Flip 4 (ranked lower, rated 3.3/5). See every JBL Flip generation.

Pros: Compact and light (1.1 lb) with a carry lanyard. Charges via USB-C, topping off in about 2.5 hours. IP67 rated. Measured bass extension of 59Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Not stereo. Boosted upper bass. Piercing sound when turned up. Peaky lower treble at higher volumes. Discontinued.

Full JBL Flip 5 review and specifications →

Released	Jul 2019 (7 years ago)
Amplifier Power	20W RMS
App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	59Hz
Battery Life	12 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Latency	200ms
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Built-in Microphone	No
Digital Aux Input	No
Dimensions	7.1” x 2.7” x 2.9” (181 x 69 x 74 mm)
Drivers	1x 44x80mm fullrange
EQ	Yes (via JBL app, sunsetted in 2024)
Frequency Response	65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	IPX7
Maximum SPL	92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
Omnidirectional	No
Party Mode	Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers)
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
Strap	Yes (lanyard)
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.2 lbs (540 g)

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