Anker Soundcore has two new transportable and rugged Bluetooth audio system that fall underneath the Movement household of merchandise: the $80 Movement 300 and the $60 Movement 100. The metal-clad audio system are available in three coloration selections and have assist for hi-res audio. They are going to be accessible later this fall — you should purchase the Movement 300 on October 9 (black solely), with the opposite two colours coming in November/December. The black model of the Movement 100 will likely be accessible in November, with its two different colours coming in early 2024, based on Anker.
Each audio system choose up on the styling cues that Soundcore launched with its Movement X600 speaker — they use the identical all-metal diagonally-striped grille because the X600 in addition to that bigger speaker’s rubberized non-metal surfaces and guarded buttons. The three colours are Mirage Black, Frost Blue, and Fern Inexperienced.
Regardless of the steel, each audio system float and are absolutely waterproof, with an IPX7 ranking. Pool events would be the excellent venue for these portables, however it’s possible you’ll need to keep away from seashores — they don’t supply any resistance to mud or sand.
The Movement 300 packs 30 watts of stereo energy which it delivers by way of two 15-watt drivers, whereas the Movement 100 sends its 20 watts by means of two 10-watt drivers. Each audio system are appropriate with Sony’s LDAC Bluetooth codec, which helps as much as 24-bit/96kHz hi-res audio while you join the audio system to a appropriate Android telephone.
The Movement 300 additionally sports activities a useful computerized tuning characteristic. Onboard sensors can inform whether or not the speaker is oriented vertically, horizontally, or mendacity flat on its again and might change the EQ to get the very best sound for these positions. Each audio system have entry to a number of EQ presets contained in the Soundcore app in addition to a full guide equalizer in your customized settings.
The Movement 300’s battery can present as much as 13 hours of playtime (at 50% quantity) whereas the Movement 100 presents 12 hours of playtime. Each include built-in carry straps, however the Movement 300’s strap is detachable whereas the Movement 100’s is completely hooked up.
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