Short answer: the Soundcore Motion X600. It ranks #19 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $159.99. The Soundcore Motion X500 ranks #27, rated 4.1/5, at $99.99, $60 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
Buy the Soundcore Motion X600. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $60 with the Soundcore Motion X500 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion X600 | Soundcore Motion X500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.99 | $99.99 |
| Ranked | #19 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #27 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | 48Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 83ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.35 kg) | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC | LDAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 11.8” x 4.8” x 3.2” (300 x 121 x 81 mm) | 8.7” x 8” x 3.2” (220 x 202 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 60mm woofers, 2x 27mm tweeters, 1x 50mm upward-firing driver | 2x 58mm (2.3”) forward-firing full-range drivers + 1x 43mm (1.7”) upward-firing driver |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | No |
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