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The SoundCore by Anker Motion 300 is a portable Bluetooth speaker that’s designed to withstand the elements, with a IPX7 waterproof rating that can cope with the vagaries of the great British weather. Being robust is all well and good, but will this Bluetooth speaker deliver rich and immersive sound when you’re on the move? Our professional lab puts it to the test – read our full review to find out.
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- May 2024Last checked by Which?
- May 2024First reviewed by Which?
- Oct 2023Released
What is it?
It’s a portable Bluetooth speaker that’s available in black, blue, or green, and comes with a handy strap handle that’s attached to the side, making it easier to carry or attach to your bag.
It has an IPX7 rating for waterproofing, so it’s more than able to withstand the occasional downpour if you’re out, or soggy atmosphere while you singalong in the shower.
It’s compatible with Bluetooth 5.3 and has a dedicated Bluetooth button for easy pairing. The physical controls are laid out on top of the speaker and include a BassUp button that will boost the bass with a single touch.
It can also be operated using an app on your Android or iOS smartphone, where you’ll be able to access the 9-band sound equaliser to adjust the treble and bass to your preferences, along with preset sound modes that include XtraBass, Balanced, and Voice. The equaliser also automatically adapts the sound in response to being moved to different surroundings (such as more bass if you’re outdoors).
This speaker supports True Wireless Stereo, so you can pair two of them and designate one as the left channel and the other as the right.
For the best music streaming services to choose for audio streaming from your device to this speaker, see our exclusive music streaming guide.
Should I buy it?
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The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.
Sound quality
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| Sound quality technical tests |
How we test sound quality
We rate sound quality using a professional panel of five expert listeners with a range of ages and musical tastes. They listen to nine recordings per turntable which cover a wide range of music and radio genres, giving a rating per recording and an overall verdict (not an average).
Maximum volume
How we test maximum volume
We test how loud speakers will go before the sound distorts, so you know how loud it can actually go and still sound at its best, rather than the claimed maximum by the manufacturer that can stretch the speaker beyond its limits. Choose a speaker with a louder maximum volume to fill larger spaces.
Ease of use
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| Everyday Use | |
| Ease of connecting up multiple devices (multi-room) | |
| Portability | |
| App ease of use |
How we test ease of use
The overall ease of use as rated by our lab professionals. Includes how easy it is to set up, the quality of the instruction manual and the labelling of sockets. Everyday use includes how easy it is to connect devices, wirelessly stream music and control playback features. Multi-room use includes how easy it is to set up and connect to a wireless multi-room speaker system. The portability rating only applies to models with a battery.
Battery life
How we test battery life
We play music continuously at a reasonable volume until the battery runs out, typically over Bluetooth. A five star rating is 13:44 (hours:minutes) or more, and similarly 10:48 for four stars, 7:52 minutes for three stars and 4:56 minutes for two stars. Anything less gets the minimum one star rating.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Type of speaker | Portable |
| Height | 9.4cm |
| Width | 20cm |
| Depth | 5.3cm |
| Weight | 0.77kg |
| Battery powered | Yes |
| Battery life in hrs:mins | 18:22 |
| Connections | |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-fi | No |
| Apple Airplay 2 support | No |
| Smart speakers | No |
| Chromecast multi-room | No |
| Spotify Connect support | No |
| Ethernet | No |
| 3.5mm line input | No |
| Accessories | |
|---|---|
| Battery can be replaced by user | No |
| Manufacturer battery replacement scheme available | No |
| Features | |
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| Water resistant | Yes |
| Level of water resistance | IPX7 |
| Can be linked in stereo | Yes |
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