The Anker Soundcore Motion+ is a compact mid-range Bluetooth speaker released in 2019, promising lossless hi-res audio streaming for outdoor use. Like some of the best speakers on the market, this battery-powered device uses Bluetooth technology, pairing wireless up to two devices. It gets really loud and produces balanced mid-range. Continue reading our Anker Soundcore Motion+ review and see how this speaker compares with the top Bluetooth speakers on the market today.
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Experts lauded the Anker Soundcore Motion+, approving it for outdoor use and podcasting. They were delighted by its 15.5-hour battery life, fairly accurate, balanced sounds, and low Bluetooth latency. However, they criticized its inaccurate voice assistant.
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Overview
The Anker Soundcore Motion+ is a compact mid-range Bluetooth speaker released in 2019, promising lossless hi-res audio streaming for outdoor use. Like some of the best speakers on the market, this battery-powered device uses Bluetooth technology, pairing wireless up to two devices. It gets really loud and produces balanced mid-range. Continue reading our Anker Soundcore Motion+ review and see how this speaker compares with the top Bluetooth speakers on the market today.
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our Verdict
Product testers praised the Anker Soundcore Motion+, for outdoor use and podcasting. Experts at CNET love its portable construction, weighing just 2.3 lbs. However, if you need a device with a removable carrying strap, check out our Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 review. Analysts at PCMag hailed its IPX7 submersible construction. They loved its calling and speakerphone functions. It supports stereo music and features a decent soundscape, offering a 4.95 dB directivity index. The speaker has a 60.8 Hz to 10.7 kHz frequency response range and a balanced -0.34 slope with an outstanding mid-range. During tests, reviewers recorded an excellent 15.5-hour battery life. However, if you require a better runtime, see our JBL Partybox 110 Review. Although it has smartphone-based voice assistants, voice control was not accurate. Reviewers lauded its dual-pairing Bluetooth 5.0 tech and good 104 ms iOS Bluetooth latency and 42 ms Android latency, which favor movie streaming. The audio remains fairly accurate at high volume settings, featuring a 91. 0 dB SPL at the maximum volume.
ReasonS to Buy
- Gets really loud
- Outstanding battery life
- Well-balance mid-range
- Lightweight, portable design
- App-based graphic EQ and presets
Reason to Avoid
- Voice assistant requires a smartphone
- Compression at maximum volume
- Mediocre low-bass
- Understated treble
- So-so soundstage
Anker Soundcore Motion+ Review Specs
Battery Life | 12 hrs | |
Built In Microphone | Yes | |
Charge Time | 4 hrs | |
Depth | 3.2" | |
Height | 10.02" | |
IPX Rating | IPX7 | |
Smart App | Soundcore | |
Speaker Pairing | Yes | |
Water Resistant | Yes | |
Wattage | 30W | |
Width | 3" | |
Wireless Range | 20 m |
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Battery Life (Hours) | 15.815 |
Volume Output (dB) | 83 |
Low End Roll Off (Hz) | 75.36 |
High End Roll Off (Hz) | 2,873.503 |
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Market Context |
The Anker Soundcore Motion+ is a compact mid-range Bluetooth speaker released in 2019, promising lossless hi-res audio streaming for outdoor use. Like some of the… |
Featuring a better 4.95 dB directivity index, the Anker Soundcore Motion+ has a better soundstage than the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom, which has a 7.24… Featuring a better 4.95 dB directivity index, the Anker Soundcore Motion+ has a better soundstage than the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom, which has a 7.24 dB directivity index. The Motion+ also has a lower 42 ms Android Bluetooth latency than the 223 ms Android latency of the Motion Boom. However, the Motion Boom features a better 93.1 dB SPL at maximum volume than the 91.0 dB SPL of the Anker Soundcore Motion+. Browse our Anker Soundcore Motion Boom review to learn more about the Boom. |
The JBL Charge 5 speaker features a better water- and dust-resistance IP67 rating than the IPX7 rating of the Anker Soundcore Motion+. Additionally, the JBL… The JBL Charge 5 speaker features a better water- and dust-resistance IP67 rating than the IPX7 rating of the Anker Soundcore Motion+. Additionally, the JBL model has a more balanced 0.29 frequency response slope compared to the -0.34 slope of the Anker Soundcore Motion+. However, the Anker Soundcore Motion+ supports stereo audio, while the Boom device downmixes stereo to mono. |
The Sony SRS-XB43 has higher IP67 dust and water-resistant rating than the IPX7 water-resistance rating of the Anker Soundcore Motion+. However, the Motion+ has a… The Sony SRS-XB43 has higher IP67 dust and water-resistant rating than the IPX7 water-resistance rating of the Anker Soundcore Motion+. However, the Motion+ has a wider-sounding soundstage, featuring a directivity index of just 4.95 dB compared to the 7.34 dB index of the Sony SRS-XB43. |
Battery Life | 12 hrs | 24 hrs | 20+ hrs | 24 hrs |
Built In Microphone | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Charge Time | 4 hrs | 4 hrs | 4 hrs | 5 hrs |
Depth | 3.2" | 13.62" | 3.67" | – |
Height | 10.02" | 7.87" | 3.76" | – |
IPX Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 | IP67 | – |
Smart App | Soundcore | Soundcore | JBL Portable | n/a |
Speaker Pairing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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63Anker’s Soundcore Motion Plus came out in 2019 and managed to slip beneath my radar,… Read MoreBy:
David Carnoy - 81.17
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NRThe Soundcore Motion+ is a powerful Bluetooth speaker in an unassuming package. It might look… Read MoreBy:
Chase Bernath - 36.25
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87Although this compact, $100 Bluetooth speaker could do with a little more high-end detail, its… Read MoreBy:
John Panoryios - 43
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80The Anker Soundcore Motion+ is a solid all-around Bluetooth speaker that delivers a loud sound… Read MoreBy:
Jennifer Allen - 47.9
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80The Anker Soundcore Motion Plus is good for outdoor use. It has an IPX7 rating… Read MoreBy:
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