Short answer: the Soundcore Motion X500. It ranks #27 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $99.99. The DOSS Soundbox XL ranks #80, rated 3.1/5, at $79.99, $20 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Soundcore Motion X500 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A compact, waterproof stereo speaker with good sound and solid build for the money. Its bass reaches about 48Hz before falling 10dB, against 55Hz for the DOSS Soundbox XL. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 104dB at full volume, against 100dB for the DOSS Soundbox XL. It is rated IPX7 against IPX4 for the DOSS Soundbox XL. The catch: A little bright on top, a custom EQ can flatten things out a bit.
The DOSS Soundbox XL is the lighter option. A light, affordable speaker with a built in subwoofer, splash resistance, microSD playback, and stereo pairing. At 1.2 lbs (557 g) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Motion X500 at 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg). The tradeoff: A little hollow sounding.
Buy the Soundcore Motion X500. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $20 saving on the DOSS Soundbox XL is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion X500 | DOSS Soundbox XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #27 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #80 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) | 1.2 lbs (557 g) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 8” x 3.2” (220 x 202 x 81 mm) | 11.8” x 2.6” x 5.2” (300 x 66 x 132 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 58mm (2.3”) forward-firing full-range drivers + 1x 43mm (1.7”) upward-firing driver | 1x 76mm subwoofer, 2x 50mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 32W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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