Short answer: the Soundcore Select Pro. It ranks #15 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $80; the Ultimate Ears Everboom ranks #32 and costs $149.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Soundcore Select Pro offers: Sounds almost exactly like the Motion Boom. Set against that: Boosted bass, rolled off treble.
The case for the Ultimate Ears Everboom: This speaker may move around as we get better sound samples. The catch: Has an upper bass boost and is tuned warm with rolled off treble.
One note: the Soundcore Select Pro is discontinued, but it still ranks #15 of 77 large speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Soundcore Select Pro. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Ultimate Ears Everboom and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Select Pro | Ultimate Ears Everboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 Discontinued | $149.99 |
| Ranked | #15 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #32 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Users say it works) | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg | 2.1 lbs / 949 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 13.6" x 5.8" x 7.9" (346 x 148 x 200 mm) | 8.1" x 3.3" x 4.3" (205 x 85 x 110 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2.75" fullrange + 2x 2.5" passive radiators | 2x 56.6mm x 56.2mm fullrange transducers + 2x passive radiators |
| Output Power | 30W | 14W |
| Max Volume | 106dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Select Pro: $80 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Sounds almost exactly like the Motion Boom
Cons: Boosted bass, rolled off treble. Not as neutral or detailed as other top ranked speakers. Discontinued.
Full Soundcore Select Pro review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Users say it works) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.6" x 5.8" x 7.9" (346 x 148 x 200 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 2.75" fullrange + 2x 2.5" passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 106dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
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Ultimate Ears Everboom: $149.99 Amazon
Pros: This speaker may move around as we get better sound samples
Cons: Has an upper bass boost and is tuned warm with rolled off treble. Not very deep bass.
Full Ultimate Ears Everboom review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.1" x 3.3" x 4.3" (205 x 85 x 110 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 56.6mm x 56.2mm fullrange transducers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Output Power | 14W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs / 949 g |
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