Short answer: the Soundcore Motion 300 for better sound quality, the 1More S1001bt for the lower price. The Soundcore Motion 300 ranks #2 of 135 medium speakers at $79.99. The 1More S1001bt ranks #28 at $74, $5.99 cheaper.
The case for the Soundcore Motion 300: It has pretty deep bass for its small, pocketable size, can be used in stereo facing you or omnidirectional lying down, supports a custom EQ for each orientation (standing, lying flat, hanging), and sounds more neutral with Oluv’s Uboom L EQs applied. The catch: without that EQ (or maxing the top two treble bars) it’s very rolled off in the treble, Bassup mode sounds worse than Signature, it isn’t as detailed or neutral as higher ranked speakers, and there’s slight bass distortion when turned up.
What the 1More S1001bt gets right: It’s IPX4 water resistant with a 12-hour battery, an EQ and extra-bass button, a power bank function, 30W of output, and a dual-driver setup with DSP virtual bass. Set against that: it isn’t stereo, runs somewhat bass boosted with a warmer sound overall, and gets quite bassy when heard off axis.
Buy the Soundcore Motion 300 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the 1More S1001bt if the price matters more than sound quality.
If water resistance matters to you, the Soundcore Motion 300 at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the 1More S1001bt at IPX4 (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion 300 | 1More S1001bt | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 | $74 |
| Ranked | #2 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #28 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz | 70Hz (with DSP Virtual Bass) |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (9 band with adjustable frequency) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 216ms ldac, 200ms aac, 116ms sbc | No aptX/LHDC support (standard SBC latency) |
| Max Volume | 101dB | Approx 85dB |
| Power Bank | No | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 772 g | 1.1 lbs / 500 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2" (200 x 92 x 50 mm) | - |
| Drivers | 2x 50.8mm (2") full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 84mm woofer, 19mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Output Power | 30W | 30W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Motion 300: $79.99 Amazon
Pros: Pretty deep bass for the small size. Pocket size in a big pocket. Can be used in stereo facing you, or omnidirectional lying down. Ability to have a custom EQ for each orientation, standing, lying flat, hanging. Try the Uboom L EQs from Oluv for a more neutral sound.
Cons: Without the above EQ or turning the top 2 treble EQ bars to max, this speaker is very rolled off in the treble and will rank around #50 in the rankings. Bassup mode is worse than Signature. Not quite as detailed or neutral as higher ranked speakers. Slight bass distortion when turned up.
Full Soundcore Motion 300 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 216ms ldac, 200ms aac, 116ms sbc |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2" (200 x 92 x 50 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 50.8mm (2") full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (9 band with adjustable frequency) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 101dB |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 772 g |
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1More S1001bt: $74 Amazon
Pros: IPX4 water resistant, 12-hour battery life, EQ and extra bass button, power bank function, 30W output power, dual driver setup with DSP virtual bass.
Cons: Not stereo. Somewhat bass boosted, and more of a warm sound. Quite bassy off axis.
Full 1More S1001bt review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 70Hz (with DSP Virtual Bass) |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | No aptX/LHDC support (standard SBC latency) |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 84mm woofer, 19mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | Approx 85dB |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs / 500 g |
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