Anker · Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Anker Soundcore Motion X600
~C$149
The Anker Soundcore Motion X600 delivers spatial audio with five drivers arranged in a unique layout — four full-range drivers plus an upward-firing tweeter for height effects. The result is a wide, immersive soundstage unusual for a portable speaker. IPX7 waterproof rating handles submersion. Battery lasts 12 hours. The Soundcore app lets you customize the EQ and spatial audio settings. At $149 CAD, it's the most affordable portable speaker with spatial audio — a fraction of the price of Sonos or Bose.
Read on Celmin Magazine →Pros
- + Spatial audio with upward driver
- + Hi-Res Audio certified
- + IPX7 waterproof
- + Great value
- + AUX input
Cons
- - Spatial audio effect is subtle
- - App required for best experience
- - Not the loudest
Key Specs
- Dimensions
- 8.3 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches
- Weight
- 2.09 lbs
- Codec
- LDAC
- Weight
- 2.09 lbs
- Drivers
- 5 drivers including upward-firing
- IP Rating
- IPX7
- Battery Life
- 12 hours
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.3
Our Verdict
Spatial audio in a portable speaker at this price is remarkable. Anker continues to disrupt the audio market.
Best For
Budget buyers who want spatial audio in a portable package
How It Compares
| Spec | Anker Soundcore Motion X600 | JBL Charge 5 | JBL Flip 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ~C$149 | ~C$179 | ~C$135 |
| Codec | LDAC | — | — |
| Weight | 2.09 lbs | 1.76 lbs | — |
| Drivers | 5 drivers including upward-firing | — | — |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 | — |
| Battery Life | 12 hours | 20 hours | — |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 | — |
| Driver | — | Racetrack woofer + tweeter | Racetrack woofer + tweeter |
| Power Bank | — | Yes (USB-A out) | — |
| Battery | — | — | 12 hours |
| Bluetooth | — | — | 5.1 |
| Waterproof | — | — | IP67 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the upward-firing driver for?
It creates a spatial audio effect by bouncing sound off the ceiling, giving a wider soundstage.
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