Short answer: the Soundcore Motion X600. It ranks #19 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $150; the Sonos Move ranks #27 and costs $299.95, 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 Sonos Move offers: Warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble. Watch for: Not stereo.
Buy the Soundcore Motion X600. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Sonos Move and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion X600 | Sonos Move | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $299.95 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #19 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #27 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | 49Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP56 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 83ms | - |
| Max Volume | 104dB | 92dB |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (requires USB-C PD 12v minimum) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs / 2.35 kg | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 4.8" x 3.2" (300 x 121 x 81 mm) | 9.4" x 6.3" x 5" (240 x 160 x 126 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 60mm woofers, 2x 27mm tweeters, 1x 50mm upward-firing driver | 1x 3.5" (89mm) mid-woofer + 1x downward-firing tweeter (tweeter size undisclosed by Sonos) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 50W | Specs not published by manufacturer |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Wifi | - | Yes |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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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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Sonos Move: $299.95 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble.
Cons: Not stereo. Not as deep bass as others in the category, less bass extension than an Xtreme 2. Pumping and compression artifacts at higher volume. Not very loud. Discontinued.
Full Sonos Move review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.4" x 6.3" x 5" (240 x 160 x 126 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 3.5" (89mm) mid-woofer + 1x downward-firing tweeter (tweeter size undisclosed by Sonos) |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP56 |
| Max Volume | 92dB |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C (requires USB-C PD 12v minimum) |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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