These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen ranks #12 of 15 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $79.99; the Sonos Move 2 ranks #28 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $480.
What the Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen does well: A small, affordable Alexa speaker with a temperature sensor, eero Wi-Fi extender support and a mic mute switch. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Sonos Move 2 lacks. It links with other speakers (Wi-Fi multi-room, Alexa), which the Sonos Move 2 cannot. The tradeoff: What Hi-Fi’s one real complaint was distortion at higher volumes, and bass force and detail both fall off at the low end, typical for a speaker not much bigger than a hockey ball.
The Sonos Move 2 is the battery-powered, tougher pick. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with warm, full sound, clear mids and a long battery for moving around the home. Its battery is rated for 24 hours, while the Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen needs an outlet. It is rated IP56, while the Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen has no water resistance. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen lacks. Watch for: Not very loud.
Buy the Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen at $79.99 if you want a powered desktop speaker. Buy the Sonos Move 2 at $480 if you want a large speaker instead.
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A small, affordable Alexa speaker with a temperature sensor, eero Wi-Fi extender support and a mic mute switch.
A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with warm, full sound, clear mids and a long battery for moving around the home.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen | Sonos Move 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 each | $480.00 |
| Ranked | #12 of 15 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #28 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IP56 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room, Alexa) | No |
| Power Input | External AC adapter (DC jack) | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (340 g) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz) | Yes |
| App | Yes (Alexa) | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (mic mute switch, temperature sensor) | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| TWS | Yes (Wi-Fi stereo pairing via Alexa app) | Yes |
| Drivers | 44mm front-firing driver | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | - |
| XLR Input | No | - |
| RCA Input | No | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 3.5” (100 x 100 x 89 mm) (H x W x D) | 9.5” x 6.3” x 5” (242 x 160 x 126 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa / Alexa+ | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Streaming Services | Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Pandora, iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, TuneIn | - |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
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