Short answer: the Vifa Oslo for better sound quality, the Soundcore Motion X600 for the lower price. The Vifa Oslo ranks #8 of 77 large speakers at $550. The Soundcore Motion X600 ranks #19 at $150, $400 cheaper.
Where the Soundcore Motion X600 shines: firmware 4.2.9 brought a big improvement in sound quality, and there’s a well-regarded EQ available to dial it in further. The compromise: the stock frequency response is wavy, you need spatial mode and a different EQ per volume step to get the best out of it, there’s a dip in the upper bass and the treble runs a little hot, and even with the recommended EQ the bass isn’t very deep and the sound is still a little unnatural.
The appeal of the Vifa Oslo: extreme treble detail paired with decent bass, full natural accurate sound at higher volumes, rich bass from its opposing 65mm woofers, and a premium Kvadrat wool and aluminum build with 10 hours of battery life. That’s offset by: a dip at 270Hz, and the fact that the cheaper Vifa Helsinki is generally more neutral if you specifically want a Vifa, while the Uboom L offers 95% of the sound quality for a lot less money.
Buy the Soundcore Motion X600 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Vifa Oslo if sound quality matters more than the price.
If water resistance matters to you, the Soundcore Motion X600 at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Vifa Oslo at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion X600 | Vifa Oslo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $550 |
| Ranked | #19 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #8 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | None |
| Bluetooth Latency | 83ms | - |
| Max Volume | 104dB | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs / 2.35 kg | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| App | No | No (official app is broken, 3rd party android app only) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 4.8" x 3.2" (300 x 121 x 81 mm) | 10.6" x 7.1" x 3.5" (268 x 181 x 90 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 60mm woofers, 2x 27mm tweeters, 1x 50mm upward-firing driver | 2x 50mm fullrange, 2x 80mm woofers + passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 50W | Specs not published by manufacturer |
| 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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- Oluv Patreon: SoundCore Motion X600 vs VIFA Helsinki
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- Jay’s Straight Up Reviews & More: TREBLAB HD-360 (360° Sound) vs Soundcore Motion X600 (Spatial Sound)😮💨 Cornered in Basement Kitchen
- Reddit Search for Soundcore Motion X600 Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Vifa Oslo: $550 Amazon
Pros: Extreme treble details with decent bass. Full, natural, accurate sound at higher volumes. Rich, full bass from opposing 65mm woofers. Premium Kvadrat wool fabric with aluminum handle. 10 hour battery life.
Cons: Dip at 270hz. The Vifa Helsinki is cheaper and generally has a more neutral frequency response, I’d highly recommend getting one of those instead if you specifically want a Vifa. Not sure I can recommend this one generally these days, the Uboom L has 95% of the sound quality with more features and a way cheaper price.
Full Vifa Oslo review and specifications →
| App | No (official app is broken, 3rd party android app only) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.6" x 7.1" x 3.5" (268 x 181 x 90 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 50mm fullrange, 2x 80mm woofers + passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
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