Short answer: the Soundcore Motion X600. It ranks #19 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $150; the Dali Katch G2 ranks #58 and costs $600, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Soundcore Motion X600 offers: Firmware 4.2.9 is a big improvement in sound quality over previous releases. Watch for: Stock frequency response is wavy.
What the Dali Katch G2 offers: Pretty neutral Watch for: Loses bass quickly after 40% volume.
Buy the Soundcore Motion X600. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Dali Katch G2 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Dali Katch G2. It ranks near the bottom of the 77 large speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Dali Katch G2 is rated for 30 hours versus 12 hours for the Soundcore Motion X600.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion X600 | Dali Katch G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $600 |
| Ranked | #19 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #58 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 83ms | - |
| Max Volume | 104dB | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs / 2.35 kg | 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 4.8" x 3.2" (300 x 121 x 81 mm) | 10.6" x 5.4" x 1.9" (269 x 138 x 47 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 60mm woofers, 2x 27mm tweeters, 1x 50mm upward-firing driver | 2x 89mm woofers, 2x 21mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 49Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 50W | 50W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Motion X600: $150 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Firmware 4.2.9 is a big improvement in sound quality over previous releases. Try this Oluv EQ for the best sound quality
Cons: Stock frequency response is wavy. Use spatial mode for best sound quality. Need a different EQ for each volume step. Dip in the upper bass around 120hz. Rising frequency response, treble a little hot. Would be ranked around #20 without the Oluv EQ. Even with the Oluv EQ the bass isn’t very deep and the sound is still a little unnatural.
Full Soundcore Motion X600 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 83ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 4.8" x 3.2" (300 x 121 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 60mm woofers, 2x 27mm tweeters, 1x 50mm upward-firing driver |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 104dB |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs / 2.35 kg |
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Dali Katch G2: $600 Amazon
Pros: Pretty neutral
Cons: Loses bass quickly after 40% volume. A lot of compression artifacts at high volume. External AC power brick for charging. Horribly overpriced. Nearly identical to the Dali Katch G1. Reverb added to the output screws up the imaging. Quite a hollow character to the sound.
Full Dali Katch G2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.6" x 5.4" x 1.9" (269 x 138 x 47 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 89mm woofers, 2x 21mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 49Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Output Power | 50W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg |
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