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Soundcore Motion X5001 / 9
Soundcore

Soundcore Motion X500

Heads up, JBL. There's a new kid in town.

Current price · Amazon US
$99.99
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Value for Money & durability / build quality
8/ 10
8
0.010.0

A 8 puts its value for money in the top third of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 56 of the 167 we've cataloged.

9/ 10
9
0.010.0

A 9 puts its durability / build quality in the top half of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 53 of the 167 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
12 hBelow average
12 h
5 h30 h

below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 167 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IPX7
IP6740%IPX730%IPX49%IP686%

IPX7 appears on 30% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common
5.334%5.021%5.410%5.210%

5.3 is the most common — on 34% of the 135 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Is Portable
YesMost common
True92%False8%

True is the most common — on 92% of the 160 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
12 h
Charging Method
USB-C

Build

IP Rating
IPX7

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.3
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Range
100 m
Connection Type
Bluetooth, usb
Multi Speaker Chain
No
Stereo Pairing
Yes

Design

Is Portable
Yes
Color Options
Black, blue, pink
Dimensions Depth
81 mm
Dimensions Height
228 mm
Dimensions Width
191 mm
Carry Strap
Yes
Power Source
Rechargeable battery
Weight
2110 g

Features

Speakerphone
Yes
Companion App
IOS + Android
Voice Assistant Support
Siri, Google Assistant

Sound

Amplification
Active (powered)
Channels
2.1
Driver Count
3
Total Power Output
40 W

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.4/ 10
Recommended
Dave Carr
Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed December 2023
Connectivity5.0
Design7.0
Portability6.5
Features9.0
Value8.0
The verdict

The Anker Soundcore Motion X500 delivers. A nice step up from the smaller Bluetooth speaker options on the market without going overboard, the X500 really packs a punch while still remaining portable.

✓What we like
✓Unique 3 driver design
✓Bluetooth 5.3
✓IPX7 waterproof
✓Backlit controls
✓Companion app with customizable EQ
✕What could be better
✕No dust rating
✕No 3.5 wired option
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