The Anker Soundcore Motion X600 speaker is a portable Bluetooth speaker designed to bring your favorite tunes wherever you go. Its Spatial Audio feature is designed to create a more immersive sound with your audio content, regardless of the source, so you feel like music is all around you. The built-in handle makes it easy to transport, and it's even rated IPX7 for water resistance to help it withstand the elements. You can even choose between three different color variants based on your tastes.
Our Verdict
The Anker Soundcore Motion X600 speaker is okay for music. This speaker has a slightly bright overall sound, and voices and lead instruments are clearly reproduced. Higher-frequency details are bright and present, but they can also sound somewhat sharp or piercing, especially with cymbals and S and T sounds. If you prefer a different sound, there are many customization options on hand, including a 9-band graphic EQ and several sound presets. The BassUp feature is also great for adding more punch to the mix. As with most portable speakers, it lacks an extended low bass to bring out all the rumble in genres like EDM and hip-hop.
- Gets loud.
- Lots of sound customization features.
- Some compression at max volume.
- Lacks an extended low-bass like most portable speakers.
The Anker Soundcore Motion X600 speaker is acceptable for videos and movies. It's Bluetooth-compatible, so you can wirelessly stream content from your phone or tablet to the speaker. Dialogue is clear in the mix, but of course, this speaker isn't designed for listening to more cinematic movies, and it doesn't have the bass needed to bring out the rumble in action-packed films.
- Gets loud.
- Lots of sound customization features.
- Some compression at max volume.
- Lacks an extended low-bass like most portable speakers.
The Anker Soundcore Motion X600 speaker is good for podcasts. This speaker can reproduce dialogue clearly and accurately, and it has many enhancement tools to deliver the best possible sound. The Voice preset is designed to enhance dialogue, too, which is handy. It doesn't support multi-room to spread audio throughout multiple rooms of your home simultaneously, but since it's portable, you can always carry it manually.
- Gets loud.
- Lots of sound customization features.
- IPX7 rating for water resistance.
- Some compression at max volume.
- No multi-device pairing.
The Anker Soundcore Motion X600 speaker is disappointing for voice assistant use. It has no built-in voice assistant capabilities, so you must pair your smartphone to the device to use voice controls. The speaker can hear your commands clearly, even from far away. However, it lacks a mute microphone feature or more traditional voice activation for hands-free use.
- Gets loud.
- No microphone mute button.
- No built-in voice assistant support.
The Anker Soundcore Motion X600 speaker is decent for outdoor use. This portable Bluetooth speaker has a built-in handle for easy transport and is lightweight, too. Since it's rated IPX7 for water resistance, you can use it around a pool or lake without issue, too. It gets loud enough for smaller outdoor spaces if you're listening from fairly close by, which is great, though audio reproduction isn't quite as clear at louder volumes.
- Gets loud.
- IPX7 rating for water resistance.
- Some compression at max volume.
- No rating for impact resistance.
Changelog
- Updated Jul 28, 2026: This review has been updated to Test Bench 1.0.1. This includes the Test Bench 1.0 updates to all of our Sound tests: Frequency Response Accuracy, Raw Frequency Response, Directivity, and Loudness, as well as the revised Low-Frequency Extension calculation and related DRC updates introduced in Test Bench 1.0.1. There have also been text changes throughout the review, including to the usages and product comparisons, where applicable, to match these results. You can read more about these changes in our Test Bench 1.0 changelog and Test Bench 1.0.1 changelog.
- Updated Jul 13, 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 Nov 11, 2025:
We added a reference to the EarFun UBOOM X in the Build Quality box.
- Updated Sep 18, 2023: Added market comparison for the Klipsch Groove XXL in the Dynamics box.
Check Price
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
This speaker is available in three color variants: Aurora Green, Lunar Blue, and Polar Gray. We tested the Polar Gray variant, though we expect the others to perform similarly. You can see the label for our model here.
If you encounter another version of this speaker, let us know in the forums, and we'll update this review.
Popular Speaker Comparisons
The Anker Soundcore Motion X600 speaker is a more premium model in the manufacturer's lineup, and it comes with some extra features compared to the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom and the Anker Soundcore Motion+. Notably, the Spatial Audio feature lets you create a more immersive sound with audio content from any source, which is a handy tool. It still gives you access to more traditional Anker customization options, like a graphic EQ and a range of presets, as well as the BassUp feature to add more rumble to the mix.
You can also check out our recommendations for the best Bluetooth speakers, the best Bluetooth speakers for bass, and the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers.
The Anker Soundcore Motion X600 is better than the JBL Charge 5. The Anker is a stereo speaker that also offers voice assistants through a paired smartphone, which the JBL lacks. More sound modes and presets are available with the Anker, so you can switch up its sound. That said, the JBL's battery life is a touch longer.
Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Anker Soundcore Motion X600 or the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus. They're both portable Bluetooth speakers with similar performances. The X600 is smaller and better built. However, the Boom Plus has a longer battery life.
The Anker Soundcore Motion X600 is a premium alternative to the Anker Soundcore Motion+. The X600 has additional features, including a Spatial Audio tool designed to provide a more immersive feel to your audio. It also has a built-in handle, unlike the Motion+, so it's easier to transport.
The EarFun UBOOM X and the Anker Soundcore Motion X600 perform remarkably similarly, though each has distinct strengths. The Anker is smaller, making it easier to carry. Subjectively, its design also looks better indoors, along with your other furniture. That makes sense, as it doesn't have a dust-proof rating, unlike the EarFun, which is sealed to dust ingress (although both will withstand submersion in water up to 1 meter in depth). The EarFun's battery life is roughly four times that of the Anker, but its latency is noticeably higher. In general, if you're looking for a park-hang companion, go with the EarFun, and if you want a portable speaker to carry from room to room, go with the Anker.
Test Results
for pictures & test results
for pictures & test results
for pictures & test results
