Short answer: the Soundcore Motion 100. It ranks #39 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality at $47; the Soundcore Glow ranks #43 and costs $80, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Soundcore Motion 100: Use Oluv’s EQ for the flattest response. The tradeoff: Not very deep bass, slight distortion.
What the Soundcore Glow gets right: Nice light show. The catch: Bass falls off quickly at louder volumes, leaving mostly treble; distortion on bass-heavy tracks at full volume.
Buy the Soundcore Motion 100. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Soundcore Glow and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If battery life is a priority, the Soundcore Glow is rated for 18 hours versus 12 hours for the Soundcore Motion 100.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion 100 | Soundcore Glow | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $47 | $80 |
| Ranked | #39 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #43 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 65Hz | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 7.5" x 3.1" x 2.4" (190 x 80 x 60 mm) | 11.4" x 4.7" x 4.3" (290 x 120 x 110 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 63.5mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 575 g | 1.8 lbs / 800 g |
| Output Power | 20W | 30W |
| Built in Microphone | No | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Max Volume | - | 100dB |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Motion 100: $47 Amazon
Pros: Use Oluv’s EQ for the flattest response
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.
Full Soundcore Motion 100 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 65Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| 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 |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 575 g |
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Soundcore Glow: $80 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Nice light show. Treble boosted 7db. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
Cons: Bass falls off quickly at louder volumes, leaving mostly treble; distortion on bass-heavy tracks at full volume. Light effects and bass-boost noticeably shorten battery life. USB-C port doesn’t support power-bank charging.
Full Soundcore Glow review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.4" x 4.7" x 4.3" (290 x 120 x 110 mm) |
| Drivers | 63.5mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 100dB |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs / 800 g |
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