Short answer: the Soundcore Motion 300. It ranks #2 of 134 medium speakers at $79.99; the Soundcore Motion+ ranks #3 and costs $80, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the Soundcore Motion 300 side: Pretty deep bass for the small size. The catch: Without the above EQ or turning the top 2 treble EQ bars to max.
The case for the Soundcore Motion+: The previous best sounding in class, still a great speaker with separate tweeters. The catch: Not quite as neutral or detailed as the Uboom L.
One note: the Soundcore Motion+ is discontinued, but it still ranks #3 of 134 medium speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Soundcore Motion 300 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Motion+ if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion 300 | Soundcore Motion+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 | $80 used, Discontinued |
| Ranked | #2 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (9 band with adjustable frequency) | Yes (9 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 216ms ldac, 200ms aac, 116ms sbc | 130ms |
| Max Volume | 101dB | 104dB |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 772 g | 2.3 lbs / 1050 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2.0" (200 x 92 x 50 mm) | 10.1" x 3.1" x 3.2" (257 x 79 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 50.8mm (2") full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 2x 70mm (2.75") neodymium woofers + 2x silk dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Output Power | 30W | 30W |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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.
| 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 |
| Dimensions | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2.0" (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 |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 772 g |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen & Soundcore Motion 300 sound test
- Alan Ross Reviews: Travel Speakers! Soundcore Motion 300 or Bose Flex or Tribit Stormbow Flow
- Alan Ross Reviews: Soundcore Motion 300 or JBL Flip 6 or Soundcore Boost v2? we all have issues!
- Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More: On A Ledge 🪟 Soundcore Motion 300 vs Tozo PA1 ⚒ Battle of the Budget Handheld Bluetooth Speakers
- Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More: Tribit Stormbox Flow vs Soundcore Motion 300 (LDAC) 😵 Budget Bose Soundlink Flex “Inspired” Speakers
- Oluv Patreon: Soundcore Motion 300 = Bose Soundlink Flex = Earfun UBoom L?
- Oluv Patreon: SoundCore Motion 300 vs VIFA Helsinki
- Oluv Patreon: (Anker) Soundcore Motion 300 - first impressions
- New Stuff TV 2: Sony ULT Field 1 vs JBL Flip 6, JBL Charge 5 & Soundcore Motion 300
- Storytripper HD: Klipsch Nashville vs Harman Kardon Luna vs Soundcore Motion 300
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
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- Soundcore Motion 300 vs Earfun Uboom L
- Soundcore Motion 300 vs Tozo PA1
- Soundcore Motion 300 vs Klipsch Nashville
- Soundcore Motion 300 vs Sony ULT Field 1
- Soundcore Motion 300 vs Tribit Stormbox Flow
- Soundcore Motion 300 vs Vifa Helsinki
- Soundcore Motion 300 vs Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021
- Links
Soundcore Motion+: $80 used, Discontinued Amazon
Pros: The previous best sounding in class, still a great speaker with separate tweeters, more bass at full volume and better off-axis treble frequency response than the Uboom L. Just okay with the default EQ, I highly recommend using this EQ setting from r/kai7895 to get it more neutral. To achieve the absolute best sound you’ll need the Wavelet app (Android only) and set the provided Wavelet EQ in there too. Turn off the wavelet EQ for outdoor use. An alternative is Oluv’s EQ which only needs the Soundcore app EQ.
Cons: Not quite as neutral or detailed as the Uboom L. Without the above EQ, this speaker will rank around #25 in the rankings. Discontinued.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 130ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 10.1" x 3.1" x 3.2" (257 x 79 x 81 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm (2.75") neodymium woofers + 2x silk dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (9 band) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 104dB |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.3 lbs / 1050 g |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: JBL Charge 5 vs Motion Plus and Sony XB33 - ultimate travel speaker 2021 🤗
- Alan Ross Reviews: 2x Soundcore Boost (stereo) vs Motion Boom and Motion+ - Best Soundcore speaker? 😋
- Alan Ross Reviews: Beats Pill vs Harman Luna vs Bose Flex vs Soundcore Motion Plus
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- Alan Ross Reviews: Earfun Uboom Review - full test - vs tribit maxsound and motion plus!
- Alan Ross Reviews: W-King D8 Mini vs Anker Soundcore Motion Plus Speaker
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- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- Links
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