The Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus is a more premium alternative to the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom. As its name implies, this speaker is larger and better built. It comes with a built-in strap and carrying handle so you can take your favorite tunes wherever you go. With an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, it's even protected against some exposure to the elements. Through its companion app, you can customize its sound and pair it with other Soundcore speakers to amplify sound throughout your space.
Our Verdict
The Anker Motion Boom Plus is decent for music. This Bluetooth-compatible speaker outputs a solid amount of bass with BassUp enabled, reproducing low-synths with body. The mid-range is mostly flat, though a cut in the high-mids and low-treble can push voices back in the mix or dull instruments like cymbals. Still, you can always use its Custom EQ and other EQ presets to switch up its sound.
- Graphic EQ and presets.
- Gets loud.
- Some compression at max volume.
Lacks an extended low bass.
The Anker Motion Boom Plus is okay for videos. This speaker isn't designed for watching movies, but if you pair it with your smartphone, it can get the job done. Dialogue reproduces with clarity, and its low latency with both Android and iOS devices means you likely won't notice any lip-sync issues. However, it lacks the deep, rumbling bass needed to bring action-packed scenes to life.
- Graphic EQ and presets.
- Gets loud.
- Some compression at max volume.
Lacks an extended low bass.
The Anker Motion Boom Plus is good for podcasts. Voices are reproduced with body and warmth, though they might sound a little far away or muted. This speaker gets pretty loud, too, so you can hear your show even if you're listening in a larger, more open room. For longer episodes, you can carry the speaker from room to room, too.
- Gets loud.
- Portable design.
- Some compression at max volume.
The Anker Motion Boom Plus doesn't have built-in voice assistant support. Instead, you'll have to pair it with a compatible smartphone to use the phone's voice assistant. It's better than nothing, but its performance isn't the best, especially if you're standing farther away or trying to use commands in a noisier environment, like at a party.
- Portable design.
- No built-in voice assistant.
- Struggles to hear commands from far away.
The Anker Motion Boom Plus is very good for outdoor use. This sturdy speaker boasts a robust design that can handle some exposure to the elements thanks to its IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. It has long-lasting battery life for your days out and about, and its built-in carrying strap makes it easy to carry. Plus, it gets plenty loud, so you can fill larger spaces like your backyard with sound.
- Gets loud.
- Portable design.
- IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.
- Some 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.
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Updated Nov 11, 2025:
We mentioned the EarFun UBOOM X in the Battery section of this review.
- Updated May 08, 2024: We've added a comparison between this speaker and the Anker Soundcore Boom 2 in Frequency Response Accuracy.
- Updated Jan 31, 2024: Corrected an error in the Battery box. We tested the speaker's battery life with and without the BassUp feature, not Bass Boost.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Anker Motion Boom Plus comes in Black and Platinum Gray. We tested the Black variant; you can see the label here.
If you come across another version of this speaker, let us know in the comments so we can update our review.
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The Anker Motion Boom Plus is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker that's larger and better built than the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom. It's part of Anker's Soundcore lineup, meaning you can pair it up with other Soundcore speakers to spread sound throughout your home. Unlike other similarly priced speakers, it offers voice assistant support via a paired smartphone, which is a nice touch.
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The Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus and the Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus are similar boombox-style speakers, with slightly different strengths. The Motion Boom Plus is more portable and better built, though both speakers have an IPX7 rating. However, the Motion Boom Plus also has some rudimentary voice assistant capabilities. When it comes to sound, both speakers can bring the bass via the 'BassUp' button, though the Boom 2 Plus's battery lasts a few hours longer on a single charge.
The Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus and the Anker Soundcore Boom 2 are very similar speakers, but the older iteration has the edge in a few areas. They're both well-built portable speakers with built-in carrying handles, but the Motion Boom Plus has an IP67 certification against dust damage and is submersible in water. The two have very similar sound profiles, but the Boom Plus has fuller bass that's better suited to contemporary genres like techno. They both have disappointing directivity, too, so you'll need to be careful about positioning yourself in front of the speaker for the best sound. While the Boom 2 is lighter, it can't get quite as loud as the Boom Plus.
The Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus is better than the JBL Charge 5. While the JBL is smaller and better built, it doesn't let you use voice assistants through your paired smartphone like the Anker. Plus, the Anker gets louder and can playback stereo content without downmixing it to mono.
The JBL Boombox 3 is better than the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus. The JBL is a larger, better-built speaker that can reproduce a more extended low-bass, so you feel a touch more thump and rumble in the mix. It has less compression when you push it to max volume, too. However, unlike the Anker, it doesn't support voice assistants through a paired smartphone.
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