Short answer: the Motion 300, once you apply the EQ our notes recommend. It ranks #2 of 135 medium speakers at $79.99; the PA1 ranks #51 at $36, $44 less.
The Motion 300’s stock tuning needs real correction. Without the recommended EQ or manually maxing the top two treble bands, our notes say it’s very rolled off in the treble and would rank around #50. Applying it unlocks a genuinely unusual feature: separate custom EQ profiles for standing, lying flat, or hanging orientation.
The PA1 is more straightforward: use its bass mode for the flattest response, with pretty deep bass for the money, though peaks in the upper mids, low treble, and a big peak in the upper treble remain.
Buy the Motion 300 if you’re willing to apply the EQ, for a much higher ceiling. Buy the PA1 for a simpler, cheaper speaker that doesn’t need the same setup work.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion 300 | Tozo PA1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 | $36 |
| Ranked | #2 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #51 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz | 52Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC | - |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes (9 band with adjustable frequency) | - |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 216ms ldac, 200ms aac, 116ms sbc | 220ms |
| Max Volume | 101dB | 98dB |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 772 g | 1.3 lbs / 581 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2.0" (200 x 92 x 50 mm) | 8.27" x 3.58" x 2.40" (210 x 91 x 61 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 50.8mm (2") full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 67mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | USB-C | - |
| Output Power | 30W | 20W |
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 |
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Tozo PA1: $36 Amazon
Pros: Use bass model for flattest response. Pretty deep bass for the money.
Cons: Peaks in the upper mids, low treble and a big peak in upper treble.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 220ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.27" x 3.58" x 2.40" (210 x 91 x 61 mm) |
| Drivers | 67mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| Max Volume | 98dB |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Stereo | No |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 581 g |
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