We had a 1st gen Echo in our master bathroom for listening to music in the morning th-cam.com/users/postUgkxABghAEkaIDGZfHRBH3D3rBrlraNmnC71 and while in the shower. I didn't realize how tinny and awful the sound output on the original Echo was until we replaced it with the Studio. It was a sonic upgrade far beyond what I was expecting. Just wow. I love it because it's like having speakers IN the shower. My friend likes it because the music is so loud that she can no longer hear me singing. So that's a win-win.
If you’ve found something better around this price, please let me know down below. Or if you’ve got one what do you think of it? Timestamps: 0:00 Intro* 0:36 First impressions*, in the box 0:47 Build quality, weight, size. Compared to Soundcore Boost 1:25 IPX7 waterproof test 1:39 Getting started and overview*, ports 1:55 Charging 2:33 Turning on. Initial Bluetooth pairing 2:59 Pairing to a second device simultaneously 3:32 Resetting speaker 3:45 Angled drivers 3:57 Controls 4:39 Preparing to connect two speakers as a stereo pair 4:53 Soundcore app*, control, firmware updates, EQ settings 6:08 Performance & sound quality*, driver setup, sound quality 7:00 Sound test Motion+ with various EQ settings 8:02 vs Soundcore Boost 8:31 vs JBL Flip 4 8:50 Battery life 8:59 Bluetooth 5.0 range 9:20 Microphone test 9:24 Audio sync with TH-cam 9:32 aptX codec, no AAC 9:53 Connecting via 3.5mm audio cable 10:05 Conclusions *Sections
Hey, can you suggest me the best bluetooth speaker around 200 dollar, I only have 2 requirements 1st- I'm an audiophile, so sound must be the first priority 2nd- I like to take my speaker in shower so it must be handy and water proof. 😅 Please suggest me a good one , I'm feed up of searching for speaker. Love your channel ❤️.
I'm glad you're one of the few that includes speakerphone functionality in the review, because that's one of the things I want to have on my portables. One thing I never seem to be able to find out is whether a speaker is mono or stereo. I was surprised to find out that many bluetooth speakers are actually mono. This one looks sure to be stereo, but I thought the flip was mono (someone disassembled one and it had just one speaker). I'm very confused now about whether everything is actually mono, or just some, or maybe none, and why this is rarely mentioned (I only know of one specifically mentioning the Bose soundlink being stereo, but when I went to the Bose site they showed it had one speaker). It just seems weird to me that mono speakers could end up in recommended lists when they're competing with stereo ones.
This is stereo. Has two full range drivers. I think the reason that it's not mentioned much is that it's so difficult to get any real spatial separation with these small speakers. Unless you're really close to the speaker, most of the time you'll struggle to hear the difference between stereo and mono speaker setups. There is a trend to allow these speakers to work as a stereo pair - that's the best option if you really want to hear a stereo setup! Having said all that this speaker has a pretty good soundstage for its size and you can add another in the future for a stereo pair if that's not enough and funds allow.
@@TheTechnologyMan Ok, that makes sense. I had already been listening to some speakers at a local electronics store and truth be told I didn't even notice. I just assumed they were all playing stereo, including the ones that turned out to be mono. I figured I hadn't heard it because of the noise in the store. Still makes me prefer this one though, not just because of knowing it's stereo (it's going to be close on my desk, so I may notice), but also the price. Now if only I can find some place that sells them in my area :) Thanks for the information and the great reviews!
I stumbled on your channel accidentally while browsing TH-cam for any interesting videos. I like your channel alot because your video quality is crisp, your audio is high res and your studio lighting is very bright. It felt like I was standing next to you while filming. Congratulations for a job well done and keep it up.👍
Glad I saw your video!! Your video made my decision to purchase this speaker. Plus it has a 10% off right now at their website until Aug 23, 2020. I can't wait! Thanks again!!!
I can't believe they fixed the custom EQ bug but only half way! I want EQ custom all the time. It should remember the last EQ setting in its entirety when the speaker is off and then turned back on.
It does - so long as you don't activate the Bass on the speaker. You'll then need to go back to app to get back to custom settings. But if you set Custom EQ, it will stick, even after turning off speaker. Are you updated to the latest firmware?
@@TheTechnologyMan That's great info, thanks. I actually ordered it yesterday before seeing information on that lastest firmware saving the custom EQ settings. So I'll make sure I update it when it arrives.
Just bought one of these, and a fantastic speaker, the sound is epic! A few things bug me, which is no SD card slot and i would have liked more than 12 hours play time, but i knew about these when buying it in fairness, As i say though, ultimately the sound is epic, and i like that your EQ settings is saved in the speaker itself, so doesn't matter where you play the music from, you'll still have your settings. Speaking of which, i do highly recommend using the custom EQ. Even with bass up it'sa little underwhelming, it doesn't come anywhere near as close to the sound quality of when you set the EQ yourself.
Good review. I love the thoroughness of your assessment of the EQ settings & attention to detail regarding returning sliders to flat for the custom setting & the speaker's behavior switching between configurations. VERY NICELY DONE there. Music: vocals (compressed, Autotuned, enhanced, processed), instruments = multiple Synthasizers & digitally emulated & processed percussion. spot any issue/theme there? The source is all either highly-processed, digitally modified organic vocals or completely inorganic digitally-sourced instrument emulators. There is virtually no variance in dynamic range and very defined frequency ranges. Add to this the accompanying lossy audio compression from the video encoding & decoding and you have layer upon layer upon layer upon layer of processing & reprocessing. Each layer of processing loses audio data. The ideal is to minimize layers of processing. You touched upon CODECs: I don't know what standard you/youtube uses for these videos, but as you are familiar with tech you can readily appreciate how detrimental all this processing is. Each time it's done more and more of the original (already flawed) source is lost, interpolated, etc. I hate to be such a pedantic wonk here, but some other reviewers do use more analog-oriented source material for the music & I find that makes for a better audio representation. My $0.02. Despite that, I am coming to appreciate your thoroughness the more of your videos I watch/hear to the point I'm now seeking yours out proactively. Cheers.
Hello. Great review, I'm glad I found this. If I want to pair two Motion+ and then connect them via Bluetooth to Chromecast connected to the projector, will both work in stereo mode or just one of them? And in general, is this a good choice for movie audio (room about 5x4m) or would you recommend other speakers in a similar budget? Best regards
@@TheTechnologyMan Thanks so much for your quick response! I'm also thinking about a soundbar, but I thought the first external audio for the projector would be smaller and cheaper to test before I decide to buy a more stationary option. A good soundbar will definitely provide better sound and it is something that is finaly the goal, but at the moment some circumstances force me to a smaller and more portable solution, so I'm looking for a good Bluetooth speaker for video. Cheers
Excellent review! I've been wanting to buy this speaker but sadly it's not available (including shipping online stores) here in our country. However, the soundcore boost is available for purchase. How big is the difference between the motion+ against boost in term of quality and performance? Should I buy the boost or just wait for motion+? Thank you.
Thank you vivencio malinao! The Motion+ is a better sounding speaker to my ear. And it's USB-C and works with the accompanying app. But the Boost is very popular and still sounds good, is more compact and can charge your phone ...
Hi Mr. Gidon!! This was a great review of the speaker, also can I ask if this has a latency issue in it's audio input? Because some said that soundcore speakers had this issues, so I'd like to ask if this model has that problem. Thank you for the reply in advance!!!!
Thank you glad you enjoyed the video. There is a small amount of latency yes. Does depend on what you're using for playback. I always find TH-cam worst for lip sync, Netflix much better. On iOS at least.
Excellent review! I'm spoiled by the Minirig Minis I got a few years ago but have been watching reviews (like this one) of competing products to see if there's anything better and/or smaller out there yet. The Anker products are very good especially at their size, weight, and price point but I'm also very fussy about sound quality so will probably lean toward expanding my Minirig collection. They're expensive but worth every penny IMO but for anyone looking for a small, budget friendly option that still has decent sound I think it's hard to argue against the Motion+ or really any of the other Anker options. Thanks again for doing such a thorough review.
Could you suggest between maxsound plus and motion plus for a smooth sounding, non fatiguing speaker with a fuller sound.. i am ok with loudness being lower
@@TheTechnologyMan i dont have any budget issue. im just looking for a more quality sound which is not harsh for the ears and can be listened to for hours..
I have a few more speaker reviews coming out hopefully in the next month or so - so if you're not in any rush perhaps wait to see whether you like the look of them.
Well, soundcore motion+ is a bigger spaeker than tribit, so if size is not an issue than I would go for anker. And also battery is way bigger in anker. And in tribit you has micro usb, anker has usb C charging port.
I'm really trying to decide between the Soundcore Motion+, the Soundcore Boost, and the Soundcore 2. The motion+ is discounted for me right now at 79 EUR, but even at the discount it is a bit steep for me as I was looking for something under 50 EUR. However, I do like the idea of Bluetooth 5.0, USB C, and aptx as my phone supports that. Which would you recommend? I am looking for something to mainly use outdoors that can get fairly loud, and sound good but not horrible. And of course, the cheaper the better :)
Great video! I actually currently own the Anker Premium Stereo 4.0 bluetooth speaker which I did an unboxing/review of back in 2016. Do you think this speaker is worth an upgrade? I really like that it has an equalizer app (one of my biggest complaints with my current anker) and I've herd that it sounds great! I think Anker has made very good speakers especially for the price! ;)
@@TheTechnologyMan recieved. Great speaker as stated by you. Really loud so i enjoy it most at mid volume before i go deaf lol. Good battery life too. They need to optimize the app for ipad or tabs in general
@@TheTechnologyMan thanks for the reply. We dont have the Motion+ yet locally. Would resort to shipping from abroad. Thanks again and have a great day :)
Great review very detailed and exactly what I was looking for. I'm torn between the Motion + and Tronsmart Force as I was looking for portable speaker with Type C in the £100 range. Is there any other speaker you think I should consider in this price range with a usb c port?
Thank you Gold N Silver! You could also take a look at the LG PK5 and PK3 for that matter, I reviewed a few weeks ago: th-cam.com/video/0zBJ8QQ6Ql0/w-d-xo.html, th-cam.com/video/2KsxnPYk0P4/w-d-xo.html
@@TheTechnologyMan hi.. I got motion plus today finally but my desktop pc cannot match to anker.. I like to play from pc and listen from speaker .. Is it possible ? maybe I did something wrong...
I have a silver crest bluetooth speaker. Perhaps you can try reviewing that as i am interested in an anker speaker. I would like to know wether the ankers are better than the silver crest.
Hi. So I am trying to decide between the Soundcore Motion+ and the JBL Flip 4 (about $6 diff in price). In the final analysis based on sound, ease of use, and connectivity, which would you suggest is the better product for a late teen?
The Motion+ is the better speaker sound wise - but the JBL is more compact and does have a very bright sound that a lot of people will like. To me, it's a little more attractive too but of course that's quite subjective.
I'm really confused between Soundcore motion +, JBL flip 4 and tribit max sound plus. I need a speaker with great clarity and decent bass. Which one would you recommend ?
@@TheTechnologyMan thanks for the reply. Yes, indeed. I tested it in the store just yesterday before buying it and it seemed my phone was charging the speaker (the red light power button came on). In any case, very happy with the product for now. Not so loud face to face (as I would expect) but the sound dispersion and clarity are great, I could hear everything from the next room. And the custom EQ is priceless.
@@hyleenpognaire8134 :D :D :D yup me too. The overall experience is more than good. Really good actually. Very nice sound and versatile, indoors and outdoors, for its size. At an ~80% volume outdoors, don't expect more than 6 hours life (after a full charge), especially if you blast the bass too. Indoors in a more quiet environment, it can last 3 afternoons, so the 12-hours stated stands at a mid volume.
Hi Gidon, excellent review!! Have you managed to test and compare the Motion+ to the Pro+? I believe the original Pro was discontinued due to overheating issues but would appreciate your comment on comparative all-round quality. Thanks.
Great exhaustive review again. Since time is often scarce as a tech youtuber, I'd suggest you to keep priority on audio gadgets more, not just because you are great at it but also because it is harder to carve out a space in phones and laptops now. Also, would recommend a summary of pros and cons of each of the product you review at the end of the video in a graphic. That'd b helpful in summarising the video. Would like to see reviews of neckband bluetooth headphones with noise cancellation though, preferably for business purposes and calls.
Very helpful review. Thank you. Would you say the sound is better on the motion+ or a JBL Flip 5 at the same c.£70 and is there another speaker I should consider? I heard the Aukey Eclipse is also decent or perhaps something from Ultimate Ears?
Thanks Henry Manson. I think the Motion+ has better sound overall than the Flip 4 - I've not tried the 5. At around that price it's a great sounding speaker. It is bigger than the Flip though and I prefer the Flip in use - controls etc. The Flip 4 also has a very bright sound which a lot of people like. Sorry I've not tried the Aukey but thanks for the suggestion.
Being somebody who's trying to decide between the anker models and a jbl flip 4 and having seen multiple reviews displaying contradictory results (for example, one where the jbl demonstrated very weak midrange and lacking treble while the soundcore 2 had loud but a bit harsh treble and fuller midrange, and the motion seemed even less trebly despite the dedicated tweeters and generally worse sounding), I found it interesting that your tests seem more thorough and trustworthy and confirming what seems to make sense in the first place. I've drawn no safe conclusion regarding what speaker would sound best to me though, so I would like to make a suggestion for future reviews if I can. I think it would be far better if you used a track that would be busy at the full frequency spectrum at the same time. I mean on this one you either get mostly mids and low mids on the verse then mostly bass and treble together on the chorus, but never all things together. This makes it even more difficult to compare when switching speakers and modes, since we often miss hearing the same parts of the song. Recording each seperately, then editing parts right next to each other would be better. Also, using exclusively electronic and not, say, a mix or electric and acoustic instruments, makes differences less obvious. I'm saying this because I liked your approach and the fact that you don't seem to be obsessed with loud bass and to hell with everything else. Thanks for the detailed reviews though.
@@TheTechnologyMan It did, I ended up watching all of your reviews, taking notes each time in order to rank all against each other. Thanks, I appreciate your effort.
Just found you and you're website. Thanks so much for all your reviews and tips. Have you an opinion about Minirig 3 Bluetooth speakers? I'm trying to decide between the two (although there is a price difference)
Matthew Crook get the Minirigs you won't be disappointed. I got the original Minirig Minis a few years ago and came across this review because I was curious if there was anything smaller and having comparable sound quality out there yet but honestly I have not found anything even close. I use my Minirig Minis for listening to lots of different music genres including classical and jazz as well as some occasional jamming with grooveboxes and tiny synths. After watching many reviews I'm now thinking about biting the bullet and getting the full size Minirig 3 bundle with the subwoofer to use as a small DJ rig for parties and just keep the Minirig Minis for when I'm jamming by myself in the park with a groovebox or iPad. The Minirigs can have lots of bass if you want but they're not obnoxious sounding and have a nice balance of warm midrange and crisp but not tinny sounding highs, even at full volume.
@@TheTechnologyMan thanks for the fast reply,I recommend it ,it has a powerful bass.I hear a lot of hip-hop bass music and house,would u recommend anker flare or soundcore boost.?
Hey Gideon! Does the speaker have auto bass limiter? Like does it automatically cancel out too much bass? What about when you play with the equalizer, can the equalizer overload the speaker? Or will it automatically throttle bass when there’s too much of it? Because as I know most good speakers do this, like my Charge 3 it automatically cancel out bass under probably 40hz, for driver safety. Also last question 😆, when you use custom EQ does it have that dynamic bass thingy? Like when you lower the volume it boost bass and when you go higher it automatically throttle bass to save battery and increase loudness?
Overall the Motion+ is probably the more rounded speaker - but I tend to grab the PK3 more often! Guess it's slightly more compact, the controls are bit more obvious etc.
Great review! This is the speaker I believe is the best bang for the buck. It will probably replace my Charge 4 as my go to speaker. Thanks for the info, keep up the good work.
Every more recent android phone supports Apt-x but it often has to be activated in the developers menu first. Especially if the BT implementation on the client side is bad.
@@TheTechnologyMan I mentioned it just because afaik you said , apt-x wouldn't have worked with most android devices you tried. To be honest, though: One can't expect every cosumer to activate the dev menu and then switching apt-x on themselves. Would have been a pro tip for your video though. 😉 Thanks for the review and keep up the good work! 👍
I've not tried the Flare+ yet - but will hopefully do a comparison soon. If you know where you're going to place it and don't need the 360 degree sound of the Flare+ the Motion+ does sound good.
I've not tested the Flare+ - but it's a 360 speaker so I'd think about where you plan to place the speaker. I will try and get one in - thanks for the suggestion!
I just purchased the Anker speaker over the weekend. I love it already, it's small commperd to Altec speaker I bought at Target 2 years ago. The only thing I wish is that I don't have to use the cords from the speaker to my phone.
Goodness, how good is that Soundcore Boost model! It sounds better at half the cost / smaller / more compact. I really appreciate this comparison. Thank you.
Decision time - Soundcore Boost or Tronsmart Force 40w. Having researched them all I’m leaning towards the Tronsmart. Any views on this please. Thanks 🙏
The Technology Man : I’ve decided on the Tronsmart Force and it’s ordered from Amazon. I’ve already got the Anker Soundcore 2 and I’ve been very happy with it over the last year. I’ll let you know how I get on with the Tronsmart v the older Soundcore 2. Thanks again 👍
The Technology Man : Hi Gidon, The Tronsmart Element Force 40w arrived this morning and I’ve paired it with a Sony PS-LX310 BT Bluetooth record turntable, which is what I wanted it for. The sound is a lot better, all round, than the Anker Soundcore 2 (which I had been using and which, of itself, is actually not at all bad). The Tronsmart default setting with Xtra Bass is, I find, the better one for my purposes, though the 3D surround setting comes in a very close second. The vinyl record music I’ve used to test this speaker is by Tears For Fears, Pink Floyd, Genesis and The Eagles - all older 12” vinyl records but sounding very rich and distinct on the Tronsmart. Moving the Tronsmart around the room (from a high bookshelf, down to desktop height, to behind a sofa) makes for some subtle differences in audio perception and lends towards creating different listening experiences. I found the most satisfactory position to be on a window sill behind a sofa. From there the room fills with quite pleasing sound. I found that in the sixteen different levels of volume, the 7th, 8th or 9th levels were most satisfactory, depending upon the music or artist being played at the given time. I think that’s about 50% to about 65% of volume levels provided by this speaker. I found that really loud but clear sounding. Any louder and the sound begins to distort. Other people may have different preferences regarding volume. I also have a WiFi Sonos Symphonisk in the kitchen. This speaker certainly provides a better, if different, sound to the Tronsmart but it has the disadvantage that it must be permanently plugged in and close to a socket and therefore can’t be moved around at will to other positions in the room or the house. I haven’t tried the phone call feature or the other features with the Tronsmart yet, nor have I tried playing music from my phone or tablet on it, though I will sometime in the future. Based upon my initial impressions I may now get a second Tronsmart Element Force, in order to create a stereo sound in the room, from my vinyl records. If I do I’ll let you know the results.
i had the soundcore boost, and im considering between the two right now as they are on discount for black friday, i am a bass head, i found soundcore boost to be perfect, is the motion+ better in bass?
Good suggestion - I do always consider this but the video would get so long! Whilst I try and consider a practical way of doing this, please do take a look at my other reviews - I use a different track in every video - and the Motion+ appears in quite a few - so that may help?
I also own "Anker Soundcore motion+ " Sound is very good 👍. In past I was having JBL Flip 5 & I think that sounds more clearer 🤔. Why do you think? Still I'm confused 😕
I like your review the first time I've watched you I'm used to watching many other reviews on TH-cam I now on 13 Bluetooth speakers largest JBL partybox 100 smallest JBL Flip 4 also Boombox JBL 2 JBL Xtreme 2 2 pulse 3 a charge for Sony XPS xr41 and XRS xB 43 so far my favorite carrying two HK Onyx Studio 5 together very nice rich bass sound seems to have a sub bass sound to it now I guess I better try out the soundcore Motion Plus thanks for the info
please we wanna see a FULL COMPARISON between LG PK5 xboom and Anker soundcore motion + ...which is the better specs, features, quality, buy etc.? However its a pity none of them have microSD card with full function mp3 as an added feature which would make it a more complete wireless portable speaker.
Here you go! th-cam.com/video/q8B0rsz1x6c/w-d-xo.html Out of the speakers I've reviewed recently, only the Tronsmart Force has microSD card support ...
Hi, thinking of getting this. The thing that worries me, even though it has 3.5mm aux input I hear it's not reliable and often doesn't work, have you tried it out ? Also most importantly, I'd like to use 2 sources at the same time, so would I be able for example to use both microphone - be it via 3.5mm or bluetooth headset + backing tracks from the phone for a busking session ? Thanks...
@@TheTechnologyMan Just one more quick question. What about two bluetooth sources, for example smart phone and bluetooth mic headset, they should work together if both connected to this bluetooth speaker at the same time ?
The Boost sounds a little more boomy - but the mids become quite muddled for some tracks. So although the Boost can sound like it has more bass, the bass on the Motion+ is more refined IMO.
Hey there. Sorry if you already answered this in your video but I'm not very tech minded and often don't understand the language. I'm thinking of getting one of these for my boyfriend as his car speakers are useless and his radio is neither aux nor Bluetooth enabled. Obviously I understand we'll need to figure out a way to keep the speaker stationary in a car (safety first) but my question is will this also work well for him answering calls while driving?
I bought this already recently and all I can really say about it is that for its price, it's not bad but it's not going to knock your socks off or anything like that.
Is it stereo? I’m not talking about pairing 2 devices. What I mean is: does a single device play the left channel on the left driver and the right channel on the right driver? Thanks.
@@TheTechnologyMan Are there any problems when pairing two Motion + speakers via bluetooth? I had a Soundcore 2 and with them pairing only worked with newer versions.
@@TheTechnologyMan The one he sale for25euro ur one year old.And waterproof.So it have to be soundcore2.yes 50 pund he pay i try 20 euro.Is it a good deal
@@TheTechnologyManHow do you put the cabel in to chards it, and this red light is it goin green when its full.. How many hours it take. HOW YOU PLUG THE CABEL IN..
We had a 1st gen Echo in our master bathroom for listening to music in the morning th-cam.com/users/postUgkxABghAEkaIDGZfHRBH3D3rBrlraNmnC71 and while in the shower. I didn't realize how tinny and awful the sound output on the original Echo was until we replaced it with the Studio. It was a sonic upgrade far beyond what I was expecting. Just wow. I love it because it's like having speakers IN the shower. My friend likes it because the music is so loud that she can no longer hear me singing. So that's a win-win.
Nice little speaker for its size!
This is the TH-cam reviewer I never knew I wanted, but I am glad that I have found it. Keep it up !!!
🤣 Thanks RD S!
Extremely thorough review, thank you!!
Thank you Robert Salm - glad you found it useful!
Love the brand, always looking for an updated good option packed portable speaker. Thanks for your detailed review
No problem SirTTMullen - thanks for your feedback!
If you’ve found something better around this price, please let me know down below. Or if you’ve got one what do you think of it?
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro*
0:36 First impressions*, in the box
0:47 Build quality, weight, size. Compared to Soundcore Boost
1:25 IPX7 waterproof test
1:39 Getting started and overview*, ports
1:55 Charging
2:33 Turning on. Initial Bluetooth pairing
2:59 Pairing to a second device simultaneously
3:32 Resetting speaker
3:45 Angled drivers
3:57 Controls
4:39 Preparing to connect two speakers as a stereo pair
4:53 Soundcore app*, control, firmware updates, EQ settings
6:08 Performance & sound quality*, driver setup, sound quality
7:00 Sound test Motion+ with various EQ settings
8:02 vs Soundcore Boost
8:31 vs JBL Flip 4
8:50 Battery life
8:59 Bluetooth 5.0 range
9:20 Microphone test
9:24 Audio sync with TH-cam
9:32 aptX codec, no AAC
9:53 Connecting via 3.5mm audio cable
10:05 Conclusions
*Sections
Hey, can you suggest me the best bluetooth speaker around 200 dollar, I only have 2 requirements
1st- I'm an audiophile, so sound must be the first priority
2nd- I like to take my speaker in shower so it must be handy and water proof. 😅
Please suggest me a good one , I'm feed up of searching for speaker.
Love your channel ❤️.
ゴジラRadgodzilla I like the Denon Envaya DSB 250BT
Sorry I don't speak Hebrew!
Excellent review and reviewer. Nice to see a high standard of professionalism applied to inexpensive products. Subscribed to channel.
Thank you Paul Adamson - and for the support!
I'm glad you're one of the few that includes speakerphone functionality in the review, because that's one of the things I want to have on my portables. One thing I never seem to be able to find out is whether a speaker is mono or stereo. I was surprised to find out that many bluetooth speakers are actually mono. This one looks sure to be stereo, but I thought the flip was mono (someone disassembled one and it had just one speaker). I'm very confused now about whether everything is actually mono, or just some, or maybe none, and why this is rarely mentioned (I only know of one specifically mentioning the Bose soundlink being stereo, but when I went to the Bose site they showed it had one speaker). It just seems weird to me that mono speakers could end up in recommended lists when they're competing with stereo ones.
This is stereo. Has two full range drivers. I think the reason that it's not mentioned much is that it's so difficult to get any real spatial separation with these small speakers. Unless you're really close to the speaker, most of the time you'll struggle to hear the difference between stereo and mono speaker setups. There is a trend to allow these speakers to work as a stereo pair - that's the best option if you really want to hear a stereo setup! Having said all that this speaker has a pretty good soundstage for its size and you can add another in the future for a stereo pair if that's not enough and funds allow.
@@TheTechnologyMan Ok, that makes sense. I had already been listening to some speakers at a local electronics store and truth be told I didn't even notice. I just assumed they were all playing stereo, including the ones that turned out to be mono. I figured I hadn't heard it because of the noise in the store. Still makes me prefer this one though, not just because of knowing it's stereo (it's going to be close on my desk, so I may notice), but also the price. Now if only I can find some place that sells them in my area :) Thanks for the information and the great reviews!
Thank you! Good test for separation I always play is Money - Pink Floyd ..
I stumbled on your channel accidentally while browsing TH-cam for any interesting videos. I like your channel alot because your video quality is crisp, your audio is high res and your studio lighting is very bright. It felt like I was standing next to you while filming. Congratulations for a job well done and keep it up.👍
Many thanks very much appreciated!
Glad I saw your video!! Your video made my decision to purchase this speaker. Plus it has a 10% off right now at their website until Aug 23, 2020. I can't wait! Thanks again!!!
Glad I could help - thanks!
I must got the motion plus and I can say it is a great full sounding Bluetooth speaker.
Yep I agree!
did u buy one and yr. exprience with it ?
Your really underrated
Wow thank you Albert Gotfredsen! Really appreciate your comment!
@@TheTechnologyMan lol!
100% this.
Can you make more better?
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I really like your thorough matter of fact walkthrough style.
Great video very helpful thank you!
Great - thanks Christopher Wilson!
got one, amazing speaker, highly recommended.
Nice one!
Just bought the Motion + .... I watch a lot of TH-cam Vids and I'm very happy with the speaker for my workbench.
Great to hear!
Great honest review! Very informative.
Thanks Kenneth Asibal - glad you found it useful!
I can't believe they fixed the custom EQ bug but only half way! I want EQ custom all the time. It should remember the last EQ setting in its entirety when the speaker is off and then turned back on.
It does - so long as you don't activate the Bass on the speaker. You'll then need to go back to app to get back to custom settings. But if you set Custom EQ, it will stick, even after turning off speaker. Are you updated to the latest firmware?
@@TheTechnologyMan That's great info, thanks. I actually ordered it yesterday before seeing information on that lastest firmware saving the custom EQ settings. So I'll make sure I update it when it arrives.
Great - yes let us know how you get on!
Just bought one of these, and a fantastic speaker, the sound is epic!
A few things bug me, which is no SD card slot and i would have liked more than 12 hours play time, but i knew about these when buying it in fairness,
As i say though, ultimately the sound is epic, and i like that your EQ settings is saved in the speaker itself, so doesn't matter where you play the music from, you'll still have your settings.
Speaking of which, i do highly recommend using the custom EQ. Even with bass up it'sa little underwhelming, it doesn't come anywhere near as close to the sound quality of when you set the EQ yourself.
Great - yes I like that EQ is saved in the speaker too.
You are like lisa from mobile tech review. I love your works. You guys are the best tech reviewer on youtube
Wow, thank you Joseph Butarbutar - huge compliment!
Thanks for this review.
No problem!
Good review. I love the thoroughness of your assessment of the EQ settings & attention to detail regarding returning sliders to flat for the custom setting & the speaker's behavior switching between configurations. VERY NICELY DONE there. Music: vocals (compressed, Autotuned, enhanced, processed), instruments = multiple Synthasizers & digitally emulated & processed percussion. spot any issue/theme there? The source is all either highly-processed, digitally modified organic vocals or completely inorganic digitally-sourced instrument emulators. There is virtually no variance in dynamic range and very defined frequency ranges. Add to this the accompanying lossy audio compression from the video encoding & decoding and you have layer upon layer upon layer upon layer of processing & reprocessing. Each layer of processing loses audio data. The ideal is to minimize layers of processing. You touched upon CODECs: I don't know what standard you/youtube uses for these videos, but as you are familiar with tech you can readily appreciate how detrimental all this processing is. Each time it's done more and more of the original (already flawed) source is lost, interpolated, etc. I hate to be such a pedantic wonk here, but some other reviewers do use more analog-oriented source material for the music & I find that makes for a better audio representation. My $0.02. Despite that, I am coming to appreciate your thoroughness the more of your videos I watch/hear to the point I'm now seeking yours out proactively. Cheers.
All useful feedback - thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thanks for the great content. I'm just wondering if it's also suitable to play light music, instrumental music ,in small room at low volumn. Thanks
Thanks! Yes it should be quite good for that - has good clarity which is important for instrumental.
Quite a thorough review. Thanks.
Thanks Eric OSAS!
Great review mate 😎 cheers🥃
Thank you Lando Beats!
Hello. Great review, I'm glad I found this. If I want to pair two Motion+ and then connect them via Bluetooth to Chromecast connected to the projector, will both work in stereo mode or just one of them? And in general, is this a good choice for movie audio (room about 5x4m) or would you recommend other speakers in a similar budget? Best regards
I’m not sure - sorry I only have one. I’d say a soundbar would be a better option. They can be had pretty inexpensive now.
@@TheTechnologyMan Thanks so much for your quick response! I'm also thinking about a soundbar, but I thought the first external audio for the projector would be smaller and cheaper to test before I decide to buy a more stationary option. A good soundbar will definitely provide better sound and it is something that is finaly the goal, but at the moment some circumstances force me to a smaller and more portable solution, so I'm looking for a good Bluetooth speaker for video. Cheers
Excellent review!
I've been wanting to buy this speaker but sadly it's not available (including shipping online stores) here in our country. However, the soundcore boost is available for purchase.
How big is the difference between the motion+ against boost in term of quality and performance? Should I buy the boost or just wait for motion+?
Thank you.
Thank you vivencio malinao! The Motion+ is a better sounding speaker to my ear. And it's USB-C and works with the accompanying app. But the Boost is very popular and still sounds good, is more compact and can charge your phone ...
@@TheTechnologyMan thanks for this. I'll wait for the motion+. :)
Hi Mr. Gidon!! This was a great review of the speaker, also can I ask if this has a latency issue in it's audio input? Because some said that soundcore speakers had this issues, so I'd like to ask if this model has that problem.
Thank you for the reply in advance!!!!
Thank you glad you enjoyed the video. There is a small amount of latency yes. Does depend on what you're using for playback. I always find TH-cam worst for lip sync, Netflix much better. On iOS at least.
Excellent review! I'm spoiled by the Minirig Minis I got a few years ago but have been watching reviews (like this one) of competing products to see if there's anything better and/or smaller out there yet. The Anker products are very good especially at their size, weight, and price point but I'm also very fussy about sound quality so will probably lean toward expanding my Minirig collection. They're expensive but worth every penny IMO but for anyone looking for a small, budget friendly option that still has decent sound I think it's hard to argue against the Motion+ or really any of the other Anker options. Thanks again for doing such a thorough review.
Thank you Mike Sidoti! I have a Minirig to review - and will be comparing to the Motion+ hopefully soon! Thanks for your feedback!
Great review!!
Thank you Steve cardillo!
Could you suggest between maxsound plus and motion plus for a smooth sounding, non fatiguing speaker with a fuller sound.. i am ok with loudness being lower
The Soundcore is more expensive here - but if budget allows I'd go for the Soundcore. But the MaxSound Plus does have great clarity.
@@TheTechnologyMan i dont have any budget issue. im just looking for a more quality sound which is not harsh for the ears and can be listened to for hours..
I have a few more speaker reviews coming out hopefully in the next month or so - so if you're not in any rush perhaps wait to see whether you like the look of them.
Well, soundcore motion+ is a bigger spaeker than tribit, so if size is not an issue than I would go for anker. And also battery is way bigger in anker. And in tribit you has micro usb, anker has usb C charging port.
I'm really trying to decide between the Soundcore Motion+, the Soundcore Boost, and the Soundcore 2. The motion+ is discounted for me right now at 79 EUR, but even at the discount it is a bit steep for me as I was looking for something under 50 EUR. However, I do like the idea of Bluetooth 5.0, USB C, and aptx as my phone supports that. Which would you recommend? I am looking for something to mainly use outdoors that can get fairly loud, and sound good but not horrible. And of course, the cheaper the better :)
You could also take a look at the Tronsmart Force ...
@@TheTechnologyMan Tronsmart force or motionplus?
Great review. I'm curious how this would sound versus a Sony XB40 (which I currently own and paid the same price for).
Thank you petecee! I've not tested it against the Sony - but that's a good suggestion!
Fantastic review.
Thank you Blink Owl!
Great video! I actually currently own the Anker Premium Stereo 4.0 bluetooth speaker which I did an unboxing/review of back in 2016. Do you think this speaker is worth an upgrade? I really like that it has an equalizer app (one of my biggest complaints with my current anker) and I've herd that it sounds great! I think Anker has made very good speakers especially for the price! ;)
Thanks jonesrmj! I've not listened to that speaker but I'd imagine the Motion+ would be a decent step up - it's a very good sounding speaker.
You’re a good reviewer !
Thank you very much Saimon Abedin!
Nice video man!
Thank you Pedro Luis!
Okay ordered. Thanks alot
Great!
@@TheTechnologyMan recieved. Great speaker as stated by you.
Really loud so i enjoy it most at mid volume before i go deaf lol.
Good battery life too. They need to optimize the app for ipad or tabs in general
There is a Anker soundcore 2? Is it ok too?
Which do you prefer? Tronsmart Force or this? Kindly do a comparison. Thanks :)
I think the Motion+ is the better speaker - but here in the UK it's almost twice the price!
@@TheTechnologyMan thanks for the reply. We dont have the Motion+ yet locally. Would resort to shipping from abroad. Thanks again and have a great day :)
Great review very detailed and exactly what I was looking for. I'm torn between the Motion + and Tronsmart Force as I was looking for portable speaker with Type C in the £100 range. Is there any other speaker you think I should consider in this price range with a usb c port?
Thank you Gold N Silver! You could also take a look at the LG PK5 and PK3 for that matter, I reviewed a few weeks ago: th-cam.com/video/0zBJ8QQ6Ql0/w-d-xo.html, th-cam.com/video/2KsxnPYk0P4/w-d-xo.html
nice and complete review...
Thank you Aceberg Tunc!
@@TheTechnologyMan hi.. I got motion plus today finally but my desktop pc cannot match to anker.. I like to play from pc and listen from speaker .. Is it possible ? maybe I did something wrong...
You can use Bluetooth or a 3.5mm cable - cable is preferable IMO.
Motion+ or Motion boom...!!!
Which one do you buy for both indoor n outdoor with full Clarity??
I prefer the form factor of the Motion+ - clarity is ok with both speakers but not best in class. Bass does swamp the mids a little.
I have a silver crest bluetooth speaker.
Perhaps you can try reviewing that as i am interested in an anker speaker.
I would like to know wether the ankers are better than the silver crest.
Thanks for the suggestion - don't know much about that brand ...
Hi. So I am trying to decide between the Soundcore Motion+ and the JBL Flip 4 (about $6 diff in price). In the final analysis based on sound, ease of use, and connectivity, which would you suggest is the better product for a late teen?
The Motion+ is the better speaker sound wise - but the JBL is more compact and does have a very bright sound that a lot of people will like. To me, it's a little more attractive too but of course that's quite subjective.
Isn't two passives radiators on this ? One visible on the front and one hidden on the back, you can see the holes where the soundcore logo is.
The passive radiator is a sealed unit - so yes you can see the front and back of it 👍
@@godspeedsr1471 The back where the logo is doesn't move, but behind it does ...
@@TheTechnologyMan it can't work if it is sealed, no ? passive radiators uses the pressure of the speakers
Do you think this has better bass and overall sound quality than the Doss Soundbox Plus and the Bugani?
Sorry I've not tried those speakers - but thanks for the suggestions!
I'm really confused between Soundcore motion +, JBL flip 4 and tribit max sound plus. I need a speaker with great clarity and decent bass. Which one would you recommend ?
Probably the Motion+ although it's bigger (and here more expensive too).
Thanks for the video. Does the Motion+ support power bank function? Can you charge other devices from it? (with a C-C cable I presume).
Thanks LostPath. No unfortunately not - the USB-C port is only for charging the speaker.
@@TheTechnologyMan thanks for the reply. Yes, indeed. I tested it in the store just yesterday before buying it and it seemed my phone was charging the speaker (the red light power button came on). In any case, very happy with the product for now. Not so loud face to face (as I would expect) but the sound dispersion and clarity are great, I could hear everything from the next room. And the custom EQ is priceless.
@@LostPath ur phone was charging d speaker, lol I laughed hard.
BTW plz tell me about ur experience with battery backup, how was it?
@@hyleenpognaire8134 :D :D :D yup me too. The overall experience is more than good. Really good actually. Very nice sound and versatile, indoors and outdoors, for its size. At an ~80% volume outdoors, don't expect more than 6 hours life (after a full charge), especially if you blast the bass too. Indoors in a more quiet environment, it can last 3 afternoons, so the 12-hours stated stands at a mid volume.
Hi Gidon, excellent review!! Have you managed to test and compare the Motion+ to the Pro+? I believe the original Pro was discontinued due to overheating issues but would appreciate your comment on comparative all-round quality. Thanks.
Thanks Matthew Carkeek! No sorry I haven't tested the Pro+ - but the Motion+ is a good all round speaker.
Great exhaustive review again. Since time is often scarce as a tech youtuber, I'd suggest you to keep priority on audio gadgets more, not just because you are great at it but also because it is harder to carve out a space in phones and laptops now.
Also, would recommend a summary of pros and cons of each of the product you review at the end of the video in a graphic. That'd b helpful in summarising the video.
Would like to see reviews of neckband bluetooth headphones with noise cancellation though, preferably for business purposes and calls.
Thanks again. Thanks for the suggestions - don't worry lots more audio gadget reviews coming!
Very helpful review. Thank you. Would you say the sound is better on the motion+ or a JBL Flip 5 at the same c.£70 and is there another speaker I should consider? I heard the Aukey Eclipse is also decent or perhaps something from Ultimate Ears?
Thanks Henry Manson. I think the Motion+ has better sound overall than the Flip 4 - I've not tried the 5. At around that price it's a great sounding speaker. It is bigger than the Flip though and I prefer the Flip in use - controls etc. The Flip 4 also has a very bright sound which a lot of people like. Sorry I've not tried the Aukey but thanks for the suggestion.
The Technology Man thank you!
Being somebody who's trying to decide between the anker models and a jbl flip 4 and having seen multiple reviews displaying contradictory results (for example, one where the jbl demonstrated very weak midrange and lacking treble while the soundcore 2 had loud but a bit harsh treble and fuller midrange, and the motion seemed even less trebly despite the dedicated tweeters and generally worse sounding), I found it interesting that your tests seem more thorough and trustworthy and confirming what seems to make sense in the first place. I've drawn no safe conclusion regarding what speaker would sound best to me though, so I would like to make a suggestion for future reviews if I can. I think it would be far better if you used a track that would be busy at the full frequency spectrum at the same time. I mean on this one you either get mostly mids and low mids on the verse then mostly bass and treble together on the chorus, but never all things together. This makes it even more difficult to compare when switching speakers and modes, since we often miss hearing the same parts of the song. Recording each seperately, then editing parts right next to each other would be better. Also, using exclusively electronic and not, say, a mix or electric and acoustic instruments, makes differences less obvious. I'm saying this because I liked your approach and the fact that you don't seem to be obsessed with loud bass and to hell with everything else. Thanks for the detailed reviews though.
Thanks for the suggestions. I've used this speaker in other sound tests - so you can hear it with other tracks that you may prefer. Hope that helps.
@@TheTechnologyMan It did, I ended up watching all of your reviews, taking notes each time in order to rank all against each other. Thanks, I appreciate your effort.
Just found you and you're website. Thanks so much for all your reviews and tips. Have you an opinion about Minirig 3 Bluetooth speakers? I'm trying to decide between the two (although there is a price difference)
Thank you Matthew Crook! I've had a few comments about the Minirig speakers so will try and take a look - thanks for the suggestion!
Matthew Crook get the Minirigs you won't be disappointed. I got the original Minirig Minis a few years ago and came across this review because I was curious if there was anything smaller and having comparable sound quality out there yet but honestly I have not found anything even close. I use my Minirig Minis for listening to lots of different music genres including classical and jazz as well as some occasional jamming with grooveboxes and tiny synths. After watching many reviews I'm now thinking about biting the bullet and getting the full size Minirig 3 bundle with the subwoofer to use as a small DJ rig for parties and just keep the Minirig Minis for when I'm jamming by myself in the park with a groovebox or iPad. The Minirigs can have lots of bass if you want but they're not obnoxious sounding and have a nice balance of warm midrange and crisp but not tinny sounding highs, even at full volume.
Have you ever tried Remax RB M10? how would you compare it to anker soundcores devices? ps:im more interested in bass.
I've not tried that speaker but thanks for the suggestion!
@@TheTechnologyMan thanks for the fast reply,I recommend it ,it has a powerful bass.I hear a lot of hip-hop bass music and house,would u recommend anker flare or soundcore boost.?
Is it worth to buy a motion+ when you have a flip4?
The Flip has a brighter sound, but overall I'd say the Motion+ sounds better. Will come to personal preference though - both good speakers.
@@TheTechnologyMan Is it still worth buying in 2024? The motion+?
Hey Gideon!
Does the speaker have auto bass limiter? Like does it automatically cancel out too much bass? What about when you play with the equalizer, can the equalizer overload the speaker? Or will it automatically throttle bass when there’s too much of it?
Because as I know most good speakers do this, like my Charge 3 it automatically cancel out bass under probably 40hz, for driver safety.
Also last question 😆, when you use custom EQ does it have that dynamic bass thingy? Like when you lower the volume it boost bass and when you go higher it automatically throttle bass to save battery and increase loudness?
Hi - sorry it's a while since I reviewed this speaker so I can't answer those questions specifically.
@@TheTechnologyMan hmmm it’s fine!
Thanks for answering!
Can the soundcore motion + be a good alternative to TV soundbars in terms of voice quality?
It's not really big enough - but at a push I guess.
This speaker or lg pk3. What do you think. Greetings from colombia
Overall the Motion+ is probably the more rounded speaker - but I tend to grab the PK3 more often! Guess it's slightly more compact, the controls are bit more obvious etc.
¿Cuál compró', me gusta el PK3 y el Motion+ paisano.
Nice review. How about connecting the soundcore with a bluetooth TV? Is there any delay or latency?
Thanks Jim Dimo! That will depend on the TV - but I'd guess there will be some latency issues ...
@@TheTechnologyManThat's what I think also, but I thought you could try it.
I don't have a TV with Bluetooth sorry ...
Absolutely beautiful and detailed review. You can compare Flip 4 in stereo mode with Anker Soundcore Motion +
Thank you Andreas pi!
Great review! This is the speaker I believe is the best bang for the buck.
It will probably replace my Charge 4 as my go to speaker. Thanks for the info, keep up the good work.
Thank you Seth Nicholls. It is a good speaker.
Every more recent android phone supports Apt-x but it often has to be activated in the developers menu first. Especially if the BT implementation on the client side is bad.
Yes unfortunately Apple phones don't though - only AAC ...
@@TheTechnologyMan I mentioned it just because afaik you said , apt-x wouldn't have worked with most android devices you tried. To be honest, though: One can't expect every cosumer to activate the dev menu and then switching apt-x on themselves. Would have been a pro tip for your video though. 😉
Thanks for the review and keep up the good work! 👍
Thanks Matt Nicetunes!
Have you tried connecting the speaker to a TV via the aux cable? Will there be any lag in audio?
They shouldn't be any significant lag via a cable. I've connected it to an iPad via a 3.5mm aux cable and there was no delay.
What is better the soundcore boost or the anker soundcore motion+?
For sound quality the Motion+ - but it's twice the price and much bigger ...
Please, Should I get a soundcore flare + or motion +?
I've not tried the Flare+ yet - but will hopefully do a comparison soon. If you know where you're going to place it and don't need the 360 degree sound of the Flare+ the Motion+ does sound good.
One question, which one do you think it’s better, this one or the soundcore flare plus ???
I've not tested the Flare+ - but it's a 360 speaker so I'd think about where you plan to place the speaker. I will try and get one in - thanks for the suggestion!
The Technology Man thank you for the answer and the video.
Would you say this has the best Microphone?
Any others cheaper than this that you could recommend.
Thanks.
Most of the speakers I've tested under $100 don't have the greatest mics - off the top of my head this was one of the better ones.
@@TheTechnologyMan Thanks Gidon.
Do you face any sound break up when connected to smart tv?
With a 3.5mm cable or wirelessly? Not something I've tried sorry.
I just purchased the Anker speaker over the weekend. I love it already, it's small commperd to Altec speaker I bought at Target 2 years ago. The only thing I wish is that I don't have to use the cords from the speaker to my phone.
Glad you like it!
@@TheTechnologyMan anker says it has hi re audio certification( 24 bit)via aux or Bluetooth??..
good review
Great thanks!
Goodness, how good is that Soundcore Boost model! It sounds better at half the cost / smaller / more compact. I really appreciate this comparison. Thank you.
Thank you Paul Dalangpan - glad you found the video useful!
Decision time - Soundcore Boost or Tronsmart Force 40w. Having researched them all I’m leaning towards the Tronsmart. Any views on this please. Thanks 🙏
Please take a look at my review of the Force - I compare it to the Boost :).
The Technology Man : I’ve decided on the Tronsmart Force and it’s ordered from Amazon. I’ve already got the Anker Soundcore 2 and I’ve been very happy with it over the last year. I’ll let you know how I get on with the Tronsmart v the older Soundcore 2. Thanks again 👍
The Technology Man : Hi Gidon, The Tronsmart Element Force 40w arrived this morning and I’ve paired it with a Sony PS-LX310 BT Bluetooth record turntable, which is what I wanted it for. The sound is a lot better, all round, than the Anker Soundcore 2 (which I had been using and which, of itself, is actually not at all bad). The Tronsmart default setting with Xtra Bass is, I find, the better one for my purposes, though the 3D surround setting comes in a very close second. The vinyl record music I’ve used to test this speaker is by Tears For Fears, Pink Floyd, Genesis and The Eagles - all older 12” vinyl records but sounding very rich and distinct on the Tronsmart. Moving the Tronsmart around the room (from a high bookshelf, down to desktop height, to behind a sofa) makes for some subtle differences in audio perception and lends towards creating different listening experiences. I found the most satisfactory position to be on a window sill behind a sofa. From there the room fills with quite pleasing sound. I found that in the sixteen different levels of volume, the 7th, 8th or 9th levels were most satisfactory, depending upon the music or artist being played at the given time. I think that’s about 50% to about 65% of volume levels provided by this speaker. I found that really loud but clear sounding. Any louder and the sound begins to distort. Other people may have different preferences regarding volume. I also have a WiFi Sonos Symphonisk in the kitchen. This speaker certainly provides a better, if different, sound to the Tronsmart but it has the disadvantage that it must be permanently plugged in and close to a socket and therefore can’t be moved around at will to other positions in the room or the house. I haven’t tried the phone call feature or the other features with the Tronsmart yet, nor have I tried playing music from my phone or tablet on it, though I will sometime in the future. Based upon my initial impressions I may now get a second Tronsmart Element Force, in order to create a stereo sound in the room, from my vinyl records. If I do I’ll let you know the results.
i had the soundcore boost, and im considering between the two right now as they are on discount for black friday, i am a bass head, i found soundcore boost to be perfect, is the motion+ better in bass?
The Motion+ is a better speaker - it may not sound quite as bassy - but it maintains much clarity in the mids.
I think it is still one of the best in it's category
Amazing - it’s been around a while!
How to clean the speaker if it has dirt inside the grill?
Vacuum? It's meant to be waterproof so you could wipe it down etc.
@@TheTechnologyMan I don't have a vacuum. 😅
Can I use compressed air?
You could use compressed air - but I'd be a little careful about blowing air into the speaker - maybe angle it to come in from the side.
Thanks
No problem hope the video helped.
Just a suggestion for other speaker videos...to use different types of music in the same video, like classical, jazz, etc...thanks...
Good suggestion - I do always consider this but the video would get so long! Whilst I try and consider a practical way of doing this, please do take a look at my other reviews - I use a different track in every video - and the Motion+ appears in quite a few - so that may help?
Is it worth the $30-40 difference from Boost? You didn't let the bass drop on that one :/
I'd say so yes - if you don't also mind the extra size.
Hi, which would you chose the motion +, boom or wking d8 or d9? Thanks
I'd grab the Motion+ in most cases.
Would like to see soundcore Motion Plus compared to the new LG pl7 boom
That is coming soon! Thanks for the suggestion.
I also own "Anker Soundcore motion+ " Sound is very good 👍. In past I was having JBL Flip 5 & I think that sounds more clearer 🤔. Why do you think? Still I'm confused 😕
I have the Flip 4 - but not the Flip 5 so can't say for certain. But JBL speakers including the Flip 4 do have good clarity.
How long does it take to charge
I cover this in the video - it takes up to 4 hours ...
@@TheTechnologyMan yeah my bad I was in the middle of the video whilst typing my comment...thank you
No problem!
I'm a huge bass lover and love loud music...Should I go for Soundcore Boost or Motion Plus?
Here in the UK the Motion+ is twice the price of the Boost so not really a fair comparison - but if money not an issue I'd go for the Motion+.
@@TheTechnologyMan Got it! Thanks mate!
I like your review the first time I've watched you I'm used to watching many other reviews on TH-cam I now on 13 Bluetooth speakers largest JBL partybox 100 smallest JBL Flip 4 also Boombox JBL 2 JBL Xtreme 2 2 pulse 3 a charge for Sony XPS xr41 and XRS xB 43 so far my favorite carrying two HK Onyx Studio 5 together very nice rich bass sound seems to have a sub bass sound to it now I guess I better try out the soundcore Motion Plus thanks for the info
Thank you. Some interesting suggestions there - thank you.
please we wanna see a FULL COMPARISON between LG PK5 xboom and Anker soundcore motion + ...which is the better specs, features, quality, buy etc.?
However its a pity none of them have microSD card with full function mp3 as an added feature which would make it a more complete wireless portable speaker.
Here you go! th-cam.com/video/q8B0rsz1x6c/w-d-xo.html Out of the speakers I've reviewed recently, only the Tronsmart Force has microSD card support ...
Hi, thinking of getting this. The thing that worries me, even though it has 3.5mm aux input I hear it's not reliable and often doesn't work, have you tried it out ? Also most importantly, I'd like to use 2 sources at the same time, so would I be able for example to use both microphone - be it via 3.5mm or bluetooth headset + backing tracks from the phone for a busking session ? Thanks...
I don't use the 3.5mm much but works ok when I have. You can't use both 3.5mm input and Bluetooth unfortunately.
@@TheTechnologyMan Thank you.
@@TheTechnologyMan Just one more quick question. What about two bluetooth sources, for example smart phone and bluetooth mic headset, they should work together if both connected to this bluetooth speaker at the same time ?
You can only play from one BT device at a time.
Which is better motion plus or flip 5 for outdoor use?
Love from INDIA
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Think you'd be happy with both - but the Motion+ is bigger and more importantly louder so probably better outside.
Anker all the way also the price is amazing
Anker is dbest product...ilove soundcore motion + uncomparable..
They do make some nice speakers!
I tried it and its really better quality for outdoor for the price you get😀
It is a good speaker and pretty good value!
@@TheTechnologyMan yes and thanks got your review on other items which I been following 😀
Are you saying the motion+ has more bass than the boost?
The Boost sounds a little more boomy - but the mids become quite muddled for some tracks. So although the Boost can sound like it has more bass, the bass on the Motion+ is more refined IMO.
@@TheTechnologyMan So even with eq optimisation, the boost still sounds more boomy?
I want to listen music at the bathroom. Is ipx7 devices resistant to vapour or is this a standard for liquids? Thank you for your help
It should be ok in a bathroom - it has to be pretty well sealed to have an IPX7 rating. But I haven't tested it long term in that environment.
Thank you for the quick reply and the wonderful review
Hey there. Sorry if you already answered this in your video but I'm not very tech minded and often don't understand the language. I'm thinking of getting one of these for my boyfriend as his car speakers are useless and his radio is neither aux nor Bluetooth enabled.
Obviously I understand we'll need to figure out a way to keep the speaker stationary in a car (safety first) but my question is will this also work well for him answering calls while driving?
Yes it has a built it mic but I'm not sure how well it'll work with the background noise of a car. You'd at least need it pretty close to you ...
@@TheTechnologyMan thank you. Hopefully this will work
I bought this already recently and all I can really say about it is that for its price, it's not bad but it's not going to knock your socks off or anything like that.
It's still a small portable speaker so I'd tend to agree!
Is it possible to pair with alexa? Unable to do so
You should be able to do it manually? www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GG8S76D3BYTGC424
Is it stereo? I’m not talking about pairing 2 devices. What I mean is: does a single device play the left channel on the left driver and the right channel on the right driver?
Thanks.
Yes it has twin drivers - but you've to be pretty close to hear any separation.
Can connect two of them without problem?I try with Soundcore 2 ,but not work for all...just for upgrade version...
Sorry not sure I understand your question.
@@TheTechnologyMan Are there any problems when pairing two Motion + speakers via bluetooth? I had a Soundcore 2 and with them pairing only worked with newer versions.
Is this better than the boost?
Yes it is overall I'd say. But twice the price and far bigger too!
What would be your advice for the best budget speaker under $100 that is compatible with iOS especially for Netflix, Apple Music and TH-cam ?
This speaker is a pretty safe bet!
Which has more bass?
Motion +
Flip 4
Tribit Stormbox
It's between the Motion+ and Stormbox - I haven't fully tested the Stormbox so can't give you a definitive answer I'm afraid.
Is this better than the flip4? because price wise the're quite similar, and from listening experiences jbl's tend to be bass heavy.
I think overall it is a better speaker. But a lot of people like the bright sound of the JBL, and it's more compact.
HEY IS ANKER SOUNDCORE , SAME AS ANKER 1... IS THAT THE SAME ANKER SOUNDCORE 1.. THEN 2 COME
There was the original Soundcore and then the Soundcore 2.
@@TheTechnologyMan The one he sale for25euro ur one year old.And waterproof.So it have to be soundcore2.yes
50 pund he pay
i try 20 euro.Is it a good deal
@@TheTechnologyMan Do you think sony Srx 10 IS AGOOD ONE, 20 EURO , 2HAND, SOMEONE HAVE IT..
@@TheTechnologyManHow do you put the cabel in to chards it, and this red light is it goin green when its full.. How many hours it take. HOW YOU PLUG THE CABEL IN..
@@spyros5997 You need to pull the rubber flap - I show this and charging in the video ...