Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 2, if you are buying new. The Soundcore Motion Boom ranks higher than the Xdobo X8 Max (#14 vs #83 of 115 large speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Soundcore Boom 2, is rated 4.5/5 at $99.99 and is still sold new.
The Soundcore Motion Boom is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A great value waterproof boombox that floats, with loud, bass rich sound, a long battery and a phone charging port. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 15 for the Xdobo X8 Max. At 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) it weighs much less than the Xdobo X8 Max at 6.3 lbs (2.86 kg). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Xdobo X8 Max lacks. The catch: Not as neutral or detailed as other top ranked speakers.
Why pick the Xdobo X8 Max: A feature packed waterproof boombox with a huge battery, power bank output, and enough volume for outdoor background music. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Soundcore Motion Boom lacks. Watch for: The voicing is bass-heavy with thin, boosted highs that can turn harsh, and reviews report distortion rather than clean dynamics when pushed hard.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 2, the replacement for the discontinued Soundcore Motion Boom; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Xdobo X8 Max.
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A great value waterproof boombox that floats, with loud, bass rich sound, a long battery and a phone charging port.
A feature packed waterproof boombox with a huge battery, power bank output, and enough volume for outdoor background music.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion Boom | Xdobo X8 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.99 Discontinued | $105.99 |
| Ranked | #14 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #83 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | ~52Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 170ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) | 6.3 lbs (2.86 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 13.6” x 7.9” x 5.8” (346 x 200 x 148 mm) | 11.8” x 4.3” x 5.3” (300 x 110 x 134 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 63.5mm titanium fullrange drivers + 2x passive radiators | 2x 80mm woofers, 2x 52mm tweeters |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 100W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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