Anker Soundcore Motion

Keeping the review short & sweet. This speaker is an incredible value. Soundcore has done their homework and released a full-range, portable, usb-c chargeable, and nice app controlled speaker. Many other companies have built speakers and missed the mark. Either too bassy, too thin sounding, lacks depth, lacks audio accuracy, lacks modern charging (usb-c), not loud enough, etc. I’ve been collecting portable bluetooth speakers for over 8 years, and the motion + is one of the best speakers i’ve heard in this price range. Many others have tried to hit the perfect balance of audio accuracy, with portability, and affordability. The motion + is truly the first portable speaker that checks all the boxes. All genres of music sound full and true. Very limited distortion at higher / max volumes.

Overall has a decent sound profile. The mids are very clear and treble is also nice. However, the bass is a hit or a miss. You really have to place it very specifically in a corner or next to a solid structure for the bass to sound good. Otherwise, bass is not very impressive. Normally, i’d say the bass is adequate given it is a medium-small sized bluetooth speaker. However, given the price of $100 i expected more.

The soundcore motion+ is an elegant design with excellent ergonomics that elevates this speaker above & beyond. It feels substantial in your hand and well built. The volume controls located on the top of the speaker are perfectly centered between the bass drivers on either side, and the front passive radiator which allows for easy navigation. Technically, the motion+ excels with an akm dsp featuring active crossovers for its four amps, each with its own dedicated power supply, silk dome tweeters (which i believe are scan-speak design), bass drivers with large neodymium magnets coupled to two passive radiators and usb-c charging. It’s a brilliant design that is supremely executed. Hats off to the sound engineers that collaborated on this speakeronce you’ve unboxed and charged your motion+ you’ll want to update the firmware and set up the custom eq. To do that you’ll have to download the app. To use ankers soundcore app, you’ll have to accept giving up a huge amount of personal data analytics, so i chose to install the app on a tablet. The soundcore motion+ will save your custom eq setting, however, you’ll want to delete the soundcore app and re download it to verify that the settings are correct.

I really wanted to like this speaker, i’m a big fan of anker products. Received this speaker yesterday afternoon, i was able to pair it up with my samsung note 8 no problem, downloaded the soundcore app and that’s when the problems began, the app told me that there was a newer version of firmware available for download and install, i attempted to upgrade the firmware 6, 7 or 8 times with my note 8, no luck, just kept going around in circles so i’m returning it. Anker, make sure everything is good to go before you release a product, i couldn’t find one ounce of documentation on this new model on your web site, very frustrating. 5/28/19 update – anker quickly reached out to me after my review and sent me a new unit that had working firmware, this thing is now awesome, i have several bluetooth speakers that i have collected and the motion+ is by far the best, the sound is clear at any volume without distortion, it is my new favorite speaker.

I’ve had it for just a few days. But the experience is awesome. The bass response is much better than the other much cheaper one i had. The sound output is great with no distortion even at max volume. This speaker also has the latest usb-c port. In terms of other features, i’ve found the battery life approximately reach the 12 hours as it is advertised. You only need one bluetooth speaker and it’s this one.

Exceptional Accuracy An advanced DSP and dedicated power supplies for each individual woofer and tweeter boosts the accuracy of sound reproduction.	Enhanced Sound Dispersion Motion+ is positioned upwards at a 15° angle, to fill the entire room with music.	Extended Bass and Treble Stretching from 50 Hz to an ultra-high 40 kHz, Motion+ is able to effortlessly fill your room with every single detail of your music.

Wireless Stereo Pairing Pair two Motion+ via a single device for double the volume or huge stereo sound.	Bluetooth 5.0 Connect with your device in an instant and enjoy a rock-solid connection and skip-free music streaming.	USB-C Connectivity Uses the latest USB technology for wider compatibility and easy charging.

	Soundcore 2	Soundcore Boost	Soundcore Boost	Soundcore Motion+	Soundcore Flare Mini	PowerConf
Power	12 Watts	20 Watts	20 Watts	30 Watts	10 Watts	3 Watts
Sound	BassUp Technology	BassUp Technology	BassUp Technology	Hi-Res Audio Certification / Qualcomm Apt-X / BassUp Technology / Customizable EQ	360° Sound / BassUp Technology	Ultra Clear Bluetooth Speakerphone
Playtime	24 Hours	12 Hours	12 Hours	12 Hours	12 Hours	24Hour Talk Time
Water Resistance	IPX7	IPX5	IPX5	IPX7	IPX7	—
Wireless Stereo Pairing	—	—	—	✓	✓	—
Microphone	1	1	1	1	1	6 Micphone for Far-feild voice pickup
Others	—	—	USB Charge out	—	Light show	USB Charge out
Size	6.5 x 2.1 x 1.9 in	6.5 x 2.2 x 1.8 in	7.6 x 2.4 x 2.6 in	10.1 x 3.1 x 3.2 in	3.4 x 2.8 x 5.6 in	4.9 x 4.8 x 1.2 in
Weight	0.78 lb	0.91 lb	1.29 lb	2.31 lb	1.06 lb	0.75 lb

Soundcore | Hear It. Feel It.

A Brand Under Anker Innovations

High-Fidelity Sound

Hi-Res Audio certification ensures your music sounds the way the artist wants it to be heard, while Qualcomm aptX technology preserves sound quality when streaming via Bluetooth.

Remarkable Output

Motion+’s dual 40kHz ultra high-frequency tweeters, neodymium woofers, and passive radiators produce 30W of rich sound and are positioned at a 15° angle to optimize sound dispersion.

BassUpTM Technology

Our exclusive bass-boosting technology provides real-time enhancements to low frequencies for bass that drops deeper and deeper with every beat.

Active Crossover

Unlike other speakers which use a passive crossover, Anker Soundcore Motion+ Bluetooth speaker has been engineered with an active crossover for boosted accuracy. This is achieved by an advanced DSP which splits the sound frequency and sends each part to individual amplifiers powered by their own dedicated power supplies.

Extended Bass and Treble

Motion+’s exceptionally wide frequency range extends from a super-low 50Hz to an ultra-high 40KHz to boost every little detail of the song—so you experience the music in the way the artist meant for it to be heard.

The Music Goes On and On

A 6,700 mAh Li-ion battery with Anker’s proprietary battery technology and safety system gives you up to 12 hours of non-stop music on a single charge.

IPX7 Waterproof

Let your hair down and dance the night away! Motion+’s fully waterproof casing keeps it fully protected against unexpected spills, downpours, and submersion.

Wireless Stereo Pairing

Connect 2 Motion+ speakers via a single device for seamless stereo sound* or double the volume.

Customized EQ

Use the Soundcore App to customize Motion+’s EQ and create the perfect mix for your favorite music genres.

USB-C Connectivity

Anker Soundcore Motion+ Bluetooth speaker uses the latest USB technology for easy charging and greater compatibility with other devices.

Expanded Versatility

Use with mobile phones, computers, iPad, iMac, or for gaming, as a portable soundbar, and more.

What You Get: Anker Soundcore Motion+ Bluetooth speaker, USB-C cable, and user manual.

*Note: For optimal performance in Wireless Stereo Mode, position speakers within 16 ft (5m) of each other indoors, or 48 ft (15m) in open spaces.

Features and Spesification

• Media Acclaimed: Tech Radar says Motion+ has “Excellent audio performance” and Best Product says “It’s the best speaker $100 can buy”
• Hi-Res Audio: Anker Soundcore Motion+ Bluetooth speaker is equipped with stunning Hi-Res audio which is further enhanced by Qualcomm aptX for lossless music reproduction when streaming via Bluetooth
• Huge Sound with Intense Bass: Packed with two ultra-high frequency tweeters, two neodymium woofers, and two passive radiators to fill every corner of your room with 30W of rich sound. Low frequencies are enhanced in real-time by our exclusive BassUpTM technology
• Exceptional Depth and Clarity: Anker Soundcore Motion+ Bluetooth speaker has an ultra-wide frequency range that stretches from 50 Hz to 40 kHz and is paired with an advanced DSP to ensure all the details and idiosyncrasies of a song are faithfully reproduced
• IPX7 Waterproof: Fully-waterproof casing provides an impenetrable barrier against liquids
• 12-Hour Playtime: Anker Soundcore Motion+ Bluetooth speaker has a built-in 6,700 mAh battery to let you effortlessly soundtrack wild weekends, cozy evenings, or long summer days outdoors

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