Short answer: the Soundcore Motion X600 for better sound quality, the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 for the lower price. The Soundcore Motion X600 ranks #19 of 77 large speakers at $150. The Soundcore Rave Neo 2 ranks #20 at $119.29, $30.71 cheaper.
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 Soundcore Rave Neo 2 offers: A big improvement in sound quality over the original Rave Neo. Watch for: Slight treble rolloff
Buy the Soundcore Motion X600 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is rated for 18 hours versus 12 hours for the Soundcore Motion X600.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion X600 | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $119.29 |
| Ranked | #19 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 83ms | - |
| Max Volume | 104dB | 107dB |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs / 2.35 kg | 7.9 lbs / 3.6 kg |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 4.8" x 3.2" (300 x 121 x 81 mm) | 7.8" x 6.1" x 11.8" (198 x 154 x 299 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 60mm woofers, 2x 27mm tweeters, 1x 50mm upward-firing driver | 4" woofer, 2x 2" tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 50W | 80W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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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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Soundcore Rave Neo 2: $119.29 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: A big improvement in sound quality over the original Rave Neo. Use bass up at higher volumes, but turn it off for lower volumes.
Cons: Slight treble rolloff
Full Soundcore Rave Neo 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.8" x 6.1" x 11.8" (198 x 154 x 299 mm) |
| Drivers | 4" woofer, 2x 2" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 107dB |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 7.9 lbs / 3.6 kg |
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