Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Party for better sound quality, the Soundcore Motion 100 for the lower price. The Xiaomi Sound Party ranks #19 of 136 medium speakers at $133.62. The Soundcore Motion 100 ranks #39 at $47, $86.62 cheaper.
What the Soundcore Motion 100 offers: Use Oluv’s EQ for the flattest response. Set against that: Not very deep bass, slight distortion.
The case for the Xiaomi Sound Party: Sounds pretty balanced overall, more neutral than the Charge 5. The catch: Bass can sound slightly thuddy at high volume, 180hz peak.
Buy the Soundcore Motion 100 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Xiaomi Sound Party if sound quality matters more than the price.
If battery life is a priority, the Xiaomi Sound Party is rated for 26 hours versus 12 hours for the Soundcore Motion 100.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion 100 | Xiaomi Sound Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $47 | $133.62 |
| Ranked | #39 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #19 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) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 7.5" x 3.1" x 2.4" (190 x 80 x 60 mm) | 10" x 3.6" x 3.6" (255 x 92 x 92 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 575 g | 2.6 lbs / 1200 g |
| Output Power | 20W | 50W |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) |
| Max Volume | - | 102dB |
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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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Xiaomi Sound Party: $133.62 Aliexpress
Pros: Sounds pretty balanced overall, more neutral than the Charge 5. Nice passive radiator visual effect. Plays clean out of the box, unlike the JBL Charge 6’s default tuning, which has noticeable mid distortion. Better off-axis dispersion than the VIFA Helsinki thanks to its tweeter. One of the best-performing speakers for its price and size.
Cons: Bass can sound slightly thuddy at high volume, 180hz peak. Can’t match the Soundcore Boom 2 on raw bass output and loudness. Bass and treble are noticeably boosted by default, which listeners who prefer a neutral sound may want to EQ down.
Full Xiaomi Sound Party review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10" x 3.6" x 3.6" (255 x 92 x 92 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 102dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs / 1200 g |
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