Short answer: the Soundcore Motion X500. It ranks #27 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $99.99; the DALI Katch G2 ranks #90, rated 2.8/5, and costs $750, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Soundcore Motion X500 is the better-sounding pick. A compact, waterproof stereo speaker with good sound and solid build for the money. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the DALI Katch G2 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the DALI Katch G2 lacks. The tradeoff: A little bright on top, a custom EQ can flatten things out a bit.
The DALI Katch G2 is the longer-running, lighter pick. A slim, elegant waterproof stereo speaker with a built in strap, a very long battery, and high quality Bluetooth. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 12 for the Soundcore Motion X500. At 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Motion X500 at 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg). The catch: Loses bass quickly after 40% volume.
Buy the Soundcore Motion X500. It is rated higher for sound quality than the DALI Katch G2 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion X500 | DALI Katch G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $750.00 |
| Ranked | #27 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #90 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 8” x 3.2” (220 x 202 x 81 mm) | 10.6” x 5.4” x 1.9” (269 x 138 x 47 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 58mm (2.3”) forward-firing full-range drivers + 1x 43mm (1.7”) upward-firing driver | 2x 89mm woofers, 2x 21mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 49Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 50W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
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