Short answer: the Soundcore Motion X600 for better sound quality, the Soundcore Motion X500 for the lower price. The Soundcore Motion X600 ranks #19 of 77 large speakers at $150. The Soundcore Motion X500 ranks #24 at $99.99, $50.01 cheaper.
What the Soundcore Motion X600 gets right: Firmware 4.2.9 brought a big improvement in sound quality over earlier releases, and Oluv’s EQ is available for the best sound. Set against that: the stock frequency response is wavy, spatial mode is needed for the best sound, it needs a different EQ at each volume step, there’s a dip in the upper bass around 120Hz, treble runs a little hot, it would only rank around #20 without the Oluv EQ, and even with it, bass isn’t very deep and the sound stays a little unnatural.
The case for the Soundcore Motion X500: 40W of stereo output from a 3-driver layout with two tweeters and a woofer, an IPX7 weatherproof rating, a compact and very portable build with fine construction quality for the price, an immersive Spatial Dynamic mode, and battery life that comes close to its 12-hour claim. The catch: it’s a little bright on top (a custom EQ can flatten that out), with peaks at 250Hz and a dip at 1kHz.
Buy the Soundcore Motion X600 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Motion X500 if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion X600 | Soundcore Motion X500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $99.99 |
| Ranked | #19 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #24 of 77 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 | - |
| Max Volume | 104dB | 104dB |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs / 2.35 kg | 4.6 lbs / 2.1 kg |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | 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) |
| Output Power | 50W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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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Soundcore Motion X500: $99.99 Amazon
Pros: 40W stereo with 3-driver layout (two tweeters + woofer). IPX7 weatherproof rating. Compact and very portable. Fine build quality at this price. Spatial Dynamic mode provides immersive sound. Gets close to 12 hour battery claim.
Cons: A little bright on top, a custom EQ can flatten things out a bit. Peaks at 250hz and dip at 1khz
Full Soundcore Motion X500 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.7" x 8" x 3.2" (220 x 202 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 58mm (2.3") forward-firing full-range drivers + 1x 43mm (1.7") upward-firing driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 104dB |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs / 2.1 kg |
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