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Anker Soundcore Motion+ Review

True Score

77
78
4

Experts

94
21.6k

Consumers

Expert Rankings

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.

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 Anker Soundcore 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.

True Score

77

Reasons to Buy

  • Gets really loud
  • Outstanding battery life
  • Well-balance mid-range
  • Lightweight, portable design
  • App-based graphic EQ and presets

Reasons to Avoid

  • Voice assistant requires a smartphone
  • Compression at maximum volume
  • Mediocre low-bass
  • Understated treble
  • So-so soundstage

Specifications

Battery Life12 hrs
Built In MicrophoneYes
Charge Time4 hrs
Size257 mm (w) x 79 mm (h) x 81 mm (d)
Smart AppSoundcore
Speaker PairingYes
Water ResistantYes
Wattage30W
Wireless Range10 m

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Product Comparison

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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…

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.

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

Yes

Yes

Charge Time

4 hrs

5.5 hrs

4 hrs

5 hrs

Size

257 mm (w) x 79 mm (h) x 81 mm (d)

7.9" (h) x 13.6" (w) x 5.9" (d)

3.76" (h) x 8.7" (w) x 3.67" (d)

4.84" (h) x 12.8" (w) x 4.61" (d)

Smart App

Soundcore

Soundcore

JBL Portable

n/a

Speaker Pairing

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Dig Deeper

Read review →: Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Review Read review →: JBL Charge 5 Review Read review →: Sony SRS-XB43 Review

All Stores

  • $99.99

    Availability

    In Stock

    Free Shipping

    Yes

Score Card

E

Expert Score

78

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

94

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

77

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    63
    Anker’s Soundcore Motion Plus came out in 2019 and managed to slip beneath my radar,… read more

    By:

    David Carnoy
  • Sound Guys
    C

    Trust Score

    NR
    The Soundcore Motion+ is a powerful Bluetooth speaker in an unassuming package. It might look… read more

    By:

    Chase Bernath
  • CNET
    D

    Trust Score

    87
    Although this compact, $100 Bluetooth speaker could do with a little more high-end detail, its… read more

    By:

    John Panoryios
  • Techradar
    D

    Trust Score

    80
    The Anker Soundcore Motion+ is a solid all-around Bluetooth speaker that delivers a loud sound… read more

    By:

    Jennifer Allen
  • Techhive
    F

    Trust Score

    80
    The Anker Soundcore Motion Plus is good for outdoor use. It has an IPX7 rating… read more

    By:

    Ben Patterson

Customer Score Breakdown

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