Short answer: the B&O Beosound A5 if sound quality matters most, the Sonos Move 2 if price matters most. The B&O Beosound A5 ranks #12 of 120 large speakers, rated 4.5/5, at $1,650. The Sonos Move 2 ranks #28, rated 4.1/5, at $480, $1,170 cheaper.
The B&O Beosound A5 is the better-sounding choice. A premium, dust and waterproof Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with fairly neutral sound and a big woofer for real bass. It links with other speakers (Beolink Multiroom), which the Sonos Move 2 cannot.
The Sonos Move 2 is the longer-running, lighter option. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with warm, full sound, clear mids and a long battery for moving around the home. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 12 for the B&O Beosound A5. At 6.6 lbs (3 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the B&O Beosound A5 at 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg). It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the B&O Beosound A5. The tradeoff: Not very loud.
Buy the B&O Beosound A5 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Sonos Move 2 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A5 | Sonos Move 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,650.00 | $480.00 |
| Ranked | #12 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #28 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP56 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Beolink Multiroom) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.2” x 7.4” x 5.1” (285 x 187 x 130 mm) | 9.5” x 6.3” x 5” (242 x 160 x 126 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.25” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange, 0.8” tweeter | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 280W | - |
| Maximum SPL | 101dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
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