The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 is a portable Bluetooth speaker designed for listening on the go. It has a small, lightweight design with an IPX7 rating for water resistance. The brand claims that the speaker adjusts its audio reproduction based on how you orient it through its Smart Tune technology, so you get the best possible sound, whether upright, on its back, or hanging from its detachable strap. With over eleven hours of playtime, it's great for longer days outdoors.
Our Verdict
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 is acceptable for music. The speaker's Smart Tune technology is designed to optimize the audio reproduction based on how you orient it. It comes with many different preset modes and a graphic EQ to help you customize its performance to your liking. Voices and lead instruments are reproduced clearly thanks to its balanced mid-range, though the speaker struggles to reproduce deep low bass.
- Lots of sound customization tools.
- Multi-device pairing.
A little compression at max volume.
Lacks low bass.
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 isn't really designed for videos and movies, but if you want to watch a video through a paired smartphone, it can get the job done. The speaker lets you pair up to two devices at once over Bluetooth, and while latency is on the higher side, some apps compensate for this differently. Dialogue is reproduced with clarity. Of course, given its small size, it won't bring a deep, cinematic rumble in the bass, but that's to be expected.
- Multi-device pairing.
Lacks low bass.
- Higher latency via Bluetooth.
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 is good for podcasts. With a balanced mid-range, this speaker reproduces dialogue and voices with clarity and accuracy. You can even use its Voice preset to emphasize dialogue for a better listening experience. The speaker is portable enough to take from room to room during longer episodes, and it pairs with up to two devices simultaneously. It also gets loud enough to fill an average-sized room, too.
- Portable design.
- Lots of sound customization tools.
- Multi-device pairing.
A little compression at max volume.
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 doesn't have built-in voice assistant support. However, you can pair it with a voice assistant-enabled smartphone to use the assistant through your device. The speaker performs best with Google Assistant in noisier settings and when you're farther away, but you can also use Siri if you prefer.
- Multi-device pairing.
A little compression at max volume.
No built-in voice assistant support.
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 is good for outdoor use. This small, lightweight speaker is easy to carry, and you can strap it to a bag or backpack as you travel. It's solid and sturdy, with an IPX7 rating for water resistance. It's designed so you can switch up its orientation based on what's convenient to you, and the speaker adjusts its output accordingly for the best possible sound. It still gets pretty loud for a small speaker, and while there's some compression at max volume, it isn't very audible.
- Portable design.
- IPX7 rating for water resistance.
- Lots of sound customization tools.
A little compression at max volume.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 28, 2026: This review has been updated to Test Bench 1.0, which includes new results for all of our Sound tests: Frequency Response Accuracy, Raw Frequency Response, Directivity, and Loudness. There have also been text changes made throughout the review, including to the usages and product comparisons, to match these results. You can read more about these changes in our changelog.
- Updated Dec 11, 2023: Added more information about stereo pairing to the App box.
- Updated Dec 01, 2023: Review published.
- Updated Nov 27, 2023: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 comes in Black. You can see the label for the model we tested.
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Popular Speaker Comparisons
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 is an entry-level Bluetooth speaker. Like other speakers in the Motion lineup, it's designed for on-the-go listening thanks to its portable design with dust and water resistance. It also has some good features for the price, like Smart Tune technology that adjusts its sound based on its position.
See also our recommendations for the best Bluetooth speakers, the best outdoor speakers, and the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers.
The Bose SoundLink Flex and the Anker Soundcore Motion 300 are portable Bluetooth speakers with similar designs. Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer one over the other. But the Anker can play back stereo content without downmixing to mono, and gets louder than the Bose. The Anker also has a longer-lasting battery life. Plus, its companion app has more customization tools, like a graphic EQ.
The JBL Flip 6 and the Anker Soundcore Motion 300 are both good choices for listening on the go. Neither speaker can reproduce much bass. But the Anker can play back stereo content without downmixing to mono and is also louder than the JBL. Plus, it supports voice assistants through a paired smartphone, unlike the JBL.
The Anker Soundcore Motion+ is better for music than the Anker Soundcore Motion 300. The Motion+ puts out more bass, so kick drums feel more immersive. Its battery life is longer-lasting, too. That said, the Motion 300's detachable strap makes it more suitable for on-the-go listening, which you may prefer.
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 and the Anker Soundcore 3 are both lightweight, portable speakers with small form factors. While the Soundcore 3 offers longer continuous battery life, the Motion 300 is better in most other respects. It features Bluetooth multi-device pairing and a better voice assistant performance. It also gets louder with fewer compression artifacts.
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