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Motorola Sonic Sub 240 Bass Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Audio output power:7.00 WBattery life:11 hoursIP rating:IPX5Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:254 g

Motorola Sonic Sub 240 Bass 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.

Motorola Sonic Sub 240 Bass
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 71% of portable speakers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 60%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

32%

5.4

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

6.4

Durability

16%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

6.3

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

6.2

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 80%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 77%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Motorola Sonic Sub 240 Bass

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

32%

5.4

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

6.4

Durability

16%

5.2

Connectivity

8%

6.3

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

6.2

Smart features

6.0
User score
User score
7.7/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Popularity:
Motorola Sonic Sub 240 Bass has a popularity score of 6.6 points, which is higher than 68.2% of products in this category.
6.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
Audio output power
7 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 7 W which is lower than that of 76.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
45 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 45 mm which is smaller than that of 60.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.6% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
90 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 90 Hz which is higher than that of 79.3% 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
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP
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
11 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 11 hours which is shorter than that of 52.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
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
IPX5
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX5 which provides worse ingress protection than 62.3% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 15.3% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
side
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
yes
This portable speaker supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
254 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 254 g which is lighter than that of 84.5% of portable speakers.
Height
9.8 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 9.8 cm which is shorter than that of 62.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Width
7.2 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 7.2 cm which is narrower than that of 92.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Depth
7.2 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 7.2 cm which is shallower than that of 60.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
VerveLife
Firmware updates
?
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Motorola Sonic Sub 240 Bass vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 546 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (254 g vs 800 g).
    254 g vs 800 g
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • 10.9 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    7.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 3 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (95 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    95 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Motorola Sonic Sub 240 Bass is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 3.6x cheaper
    Motorola Sonic Sub 240 Bass is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 3 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (95 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    95 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • 546 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (254 g vs 800 g).
    254 g vs 800 g
  • 10.9 cm narrower
    This portable speaker is narrower than the average portable speaker (7.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    7.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 30 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (90 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 13 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (7 W vs 20 W).
    7 W vs 20 W
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 1 fewer multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 5 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (45 mm vs 50 mm).
    45 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (11 hours vs 12 hours).
    11 hours vs 12 hours
  • 4.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Motorola Sonic Sub 240 Bass
    the average portable speaker
    Motorola Sonic Sub 240 Bass has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.68 vs 8).
    7.68 vs 8
  • 30 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (90 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 13 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (7 W vs 20 W).
    7 W vs 20 W
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 5 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (45 mm vs 50 mm).
    45 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 fewer multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (11 hours vs 12 hours).
    11 hours vs 12 hours
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.

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08/03/2021
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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 Motorola Sonic Sub 240 Bass

  • Good sound quality relative to its small size.
  • Excellent stereo performance when two units are paired together.
  • Impressive battery life for a compact speaker, exceeding 11 hours at moderate volumes.
  • Sturdy build quality with helpful, non-slip rubber feet.
  • Strong Bluetooth 5.0 range that maintains connection through multiple walls.
  • Reliable IPX5 splash protection suitable for damp spaces or showers.

What customers don't like about Motorola Sonic Sub 240 Bass

  • Weak bass performance despite the 'Bass' branding.
  • Audio quality distorts or degrades significantly at maximum volume.
  • Inconsistent Bluetooth pairing, occasionally requiring a manual reset to sync dual speakers.
  • Outdated Micro-USB charging port instead of a modern USB-C connection.
  • Relatively low volume output that makes it unsuitable for large spaces or outdoor parties.

Verdict

The Motorola Sonic Sub 240 Bass is a highly compact wireless portable speaker measuring 2.95 x 2.83 x 3.86 inches and weighing 254 grams. It features a 7W audio driver unit paired with a built-in subwoofer and offers Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity alongside a 3.5mm AUX input jack. Key advantages include an impressive battery life of up to 11 hours of playtime, an IPX5 water-resistance rating for outdoor splash protection, support for True Wireless Link to pair two speakers, and an integrated microphone compatible with smart voice assistants like Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa. However, its drawbacks include a mono audio output mode when used as a single unit, a lack of built-in FM radio, and the absence of a dedicated mute button or a protective travel pouch.

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