![]() ![]() Strangely, despite going to the effort of backlighting the controls, Soundcore hasn’t included a detailed visual indicator of remaining battery life, something that is very common on other portables. You can even adjust the button brightness (or turn it off) in the Soundcore app. Thanks to backlighting - a very rare feature on Bluetooth speakers - they’re easy to locate even in a darkened room, and they’ve got nice tactile feedback even under their protective rubber skin. You get buttons for power, Bluetooth pairing, one-touch access to the extra bass EQ mode, and volume up/down, plus a multifunction playback button that can play/pause and track skip. Well, it’s the top surface when the speaker is standing - at other times, they’ll be accessible from the side. Soundcore Motion 300: controls and connections Simon Cohen / Digital TrebdsĪll of the Motion 300’s controls are located on the top surface. I didn’t experiment with dropping the Motion 300, but it doesn’t take lab measurements to know that the speaker will fare better if it makes contact on one of its four rubberized corners than on its metal grille - that thing will dent for sure.Īn auxiliary input for connecting other music sources would have been a nice touch, but I think it’s fair to say most of our devices are Bluetooth-capable these days. (Neither do the Embertons, nor the Flip 6.) It can be fully submerged for short periods of time, but you’ll still need to pay attention if it ends up getting tossed in the pool - it doesn’t float. Like these competitors, the Motion 300 is rated IPX7, giving it excellent protection against water as long as the rubber charging port cover stays securely in place. It’s also the heaviest of the four speakers: 1.8 pounds for the Motion 300, 1.5 pounds for the Embertons, and 1.2 pounds for the Flip 6. Its thinner profile could make it easier to carry around, but the $80 Motion 300 is a bit bigger than the $150 Marshall Emberton, $170 Emberton II, and $130 JBL Flip 6. If you want, it can use that information to automatically optimize the sound - I’ll cover that more in a moment. As such, there are rubber feet on the bottom and rear panels, and Soundcore has installed a tiny gyroscope that can sense the speaker’s orientation. But this is by design - the Motion 300 is meant to stand up, lie down, or hang suspended from its integrated (but removable) carry strap. These products tend to feature cylindrical or boxy profiles to help with stability and 360-degree sound dispersion. Its slab-like shape is unusual for a portable speaker. (The first was the boombox-shaped Soundcore Motion X600.) Our review model came in black, but you’ll soon be able to pick between blue and green versions, too. The largest speaker in Ultimate Ears’ lineup, Cult of Mac wrote that the “13-pound block-rocker comes with features that make it seem like the perfect party speaker.The Soundcore Motion 300 is the second Soundcore speaker to use the brand’s distinct metal and rubber design. UE calls this “the biggest, baddest BOOM machine around! Whether you’re looking to fill a room with sound or shake the foundations of your home, this giant speaker has you covered with its deep bass and unbelievable volume.” UE calls the MegaBoom 3 “the ultimate portable party speaker.” You can blast your favorite tunes with powerful, hi-fi sound. ![]() The Boom’s big brother ups the ante, delivering more decibels in a speaker about the size of a bottle of wine. About the size of a tallboy, the Boom 3 delivers great audio you can take anywhere. This super-portable wireless speaker packs a powerful punch with intense bass. This portable speaker is like a mini jukebox with great bass in your pocket, UE said, and you can pair two of them. Here are four Bluetooth speakers from Ultimate Ears to consider at great savings: They’re even better with these pre-Black Friday deals. Cult of Mac has tested and reviewed many UE speakers over the years, and they consistently rank among the best Bluetooth speakers available. Plus they’re tough and waterproof - great for outdoor use. Ultimate Ears early Black Friday deals on portable speakersĮach Ultimate Ears portable Bluetooth speaker offers 360 degrees of sound. ![]()
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