While JBL and Sony have essentially cornered the market on outdoor-friendly Bluetooth speakers with a mix of models across various price ranges, we always like to see competition. The Anker Soundcore Motion Boom lands in the top tier of sub-$100 portable wireless speakers. At $89.99, its relatively compact, fully waterproof design delivers impressively robust bass response, and its intuitive app features user-adjustable EQ. There’s no real wow factor here, but everything works as it should, and the audio quality is impressive for a speaker this size.Fully Waterproof Measuring 7.9 by 13.6 by 5.9 inches (HWD), the 4.4-pound Soundcore Motion Boom has a mini boombox look to it, with a built-in handle over its middle upper panel and a front-facing grille that reveals two full-range titanium drivers. The left and right ends are outfitted with passive bass radiators that vibrate and add a sense of bass depth to the audio. The all-black design is subtle and sleek. Up above the grille, the...
The affordable, waterproof Anker Soundcore Motion Boom is an impressively powerful portable speaker for your next pool party.
Powerful audio for the size, with rich lows and crisp definition; Adjustable EQ; Waterproof design; Floats in water
Not for audio purists or those seeking massive bass