Short answer: the Soundcore Motion X500. It ranks #27 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $99.99; the Xdobo X8 Max ranks #88, rated 2.9/5, and costs $105.99, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Soundcore Motion X500 is the better-sounding, lighter option. A compact, waterproof stereo speaker with good sound and solid build for the money. At 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Xdobo X8 Max at 6.3 lbs (2.86 kg). It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Xdobo X8 Max lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Xdobo X8 Max lacks. Watch for: A little bright on top, a custom EQ can flatten things out a bit.
What the Xdobo X8 Max does well: A feature packed waterproof boombox with a huge battery, power bank output, and enough volume for outdoor background music. The catch: 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 Motion X500. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Xdobo X8 Max and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion X500 | Xdobo X8 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $105.99 |
| Ranked | #27 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #88 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz | ~52Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 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) | 6.3 lbs (2.86 kg) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 8” x 3.2” (220 x 202 x 81 mm) | 11.8” x 4.3” x 5.3” (300 x 110 x 134 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 58mm (2.3”) forward-firing full-range drivers + 1x 43mm (1.7”) upward-firing driver | 2x 80mm woofers, 2x 52mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 100W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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