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Anker Soundcore Motion 300 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Audio output power:30.00 WBattery life:13 hoursIP rating:IPX7Bluetooth version:5.3Weight:830 g

Anker Soundcore Motion 300 Review: Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

Anker Soundcore Motion 300
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

8.5

User score

â–²Better than 83% of portable speakers
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 86%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

32%

6.5

Audio

20%

6.7

Battery

18%

7.8

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

8.8

Controls

3%

8.7

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

â–²Better than 77%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 78%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Anker Soundcore Motion 300

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

32%

6.5

Audio

20%

6.7

Battery

18%

7.8

Durability

16%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

8.8

Controls

3%

8.7

Design

3%

5.3

Smart features

7.0
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Anker Soundcore Motion 300 has a popularity score of 7 points, which is higher than 71.1% of products in this category.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.1
Audio output power
30 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 30 W which is higher than that of 62% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
48 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 48 mm which is smaller than that of 56.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.3% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
2
This portable speaker has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
65 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 65 Hz which is higher than that of 57.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.6% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5.3 which is newer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
100 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 100 m which is longer than that of 98.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.3% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
13 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 13 hours which is longer than that of 63.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
3,350 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 3,350 mAh which is larger than that of 65.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Charging time
4 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 4 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 19.3% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
15 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 15 W which is higher than that of 73.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.5% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IPX7
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX7 which provides better ingress protection than 47.6% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 25.2% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
This portable speaker has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
?
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Weight
830 g
This portable speaker weighs 830 g which is heavier than that of 50.9% of portable speakers.
Height
9.2 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 9.2 cm which is shorter than that of 65.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Width
19.9 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 19.9 cm which is wider than that of 56.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
5 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 5 cm which is shallower than that of 82.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.9% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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Companion app name
Soundcore
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Anker Soundcore Motion 300 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 90 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (100 m vs 10 m).
    100 m vs 10 m
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 20,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 9 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (9 vs 0).
    9 vs 0
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 8 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (88 dB vs 80 dB).
    88 dB vs 80 dB
  • 4 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
    4 vs 0
  • 7.6% better value for money
    Anker Soundcore Motion 300 offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.12 vs 7.5).
    8.12 vs 7.55
  • 6.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
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    Anker Soundcore Motion 300 has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.51 vs 8).
    8.51 vs 8
  • 20,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 8 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (88 dB vs 80 dB).
    88 dB vs 80 dB
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 10 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (30 W vs 20 W).
    30 W vs 20 W
  • 90 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (100 m vs 10 m).
    100 m vs 10 m
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Supports LDAC
    This portable speaker supports LDAC, while the average portable speaker does not support LDAC.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 5 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 10 W).
    15 W vs 10 W
  • 750 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (3,350 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    3,350 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 1 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (13 hours vs 12 hours).
    13 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    This portable speaker has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    1 m vs 0 m
  • Better ingress protection
    This portable speaker has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    IPX7 vs IPX5
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • 9 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (9 vs 0).
    9 vs 0
  • 4 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
    4 vs 0
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • 3.3 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 135 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (220 ms vs 85 ms).
    220 ms vs 85 ms
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    4 hours vs 3 hours
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 6 fewer paired devices remembered
    This portable speaker remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (2 vs 8).
    2 vs 8
  • 5 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (65 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    65 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 2 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (48 mm vs 50 mm).
    48 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (91 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    91 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 135 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (220 ms vs 85 ms).
    220 ms vs 85 ms
  • 5 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (65 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    65 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 2 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (48 mm vs 50 mm).
    48 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (91 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    91 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 6 fewer paired devices remembered
    This portable speaker remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (2 vs 8).
    2 vs 8
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
    4 hours vs 3 hours

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Anker Soundcore Motion 300

  • Excellent value for money and very budget-friendly
  • Impressive maximum volume and power (30W) for its compact size
  • SmartTune technology automatically adapts the EQ based on orientation (standing, lying flat, or hanging)
  • Supports high-resolution LDAC codec for better audio clarity on compatible devices
  • Premium build quality featuring a rugged silicone body and an aluminum metal grille
  • Highly portable with a flat, packable design and a convenient, detachable carrying strap
  • Robust IPX7 waterproof rating making it ideal for outdoor and poolside use
  • Great battery life yielding up to 13 hours of playback time
  • Feature-rich companion app with highly customizable custom EQ sliders
  • Backlit physical buttons that are easy to see in low-light conditions

What customers don't like about Anker Soundcore Motion 300

  • Bass can distort or compress significantly when pushed to medium-high and maximum volumes
  • Lacks dedicated tweeters, causing some vocal ranges and podcasts to sound slightly muddy or recessed on factory settings
  • Enabling the high-resolution LDAC codec causes a noticeable hit to battery life
  • Sound can feel highly directional, losing treble crispness when listening off-axis
  • Requires manual fine-tuning within the app's EQ to unlock its best sound potential
  • The front metallic grille is prone to scratching easily
  • Lacks a 3.5mm auxiliary audio input port for wired connections

Verdict

The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 is a compact, 1.7-pound portable Bluetooth 5.3 speaker delivering 30W of stereo sound through dual drivers, a frequency response of 65Hz to 40kHz, and an IPX7 waterproof rating. Its standout features include a 13-hour battery life, Sony LDAC codec support for wireless high-resolution audio, and SmartTune auto-adaptive EQ technology that automatically optimizes the sound profile depending on whether the device is standing, laying flat, or hanging from its detachable strap. Main pros center around its exceptionally clear mid-range, impactful BassUp performance, robust build quality, and comprehensive companion app customization, though it lacks an auxiliary port, can experience digital compression or thinned-out bass at maximum volumes, and exhibits higher Bluetooth latency during video playback.

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