Short answer: the Brane X. It ranks #4 of 117 large speakers by sound quality (rated 4.6/5) at $549 and is still sold new; the Sonos Move ranks #30 (rated 4.1/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Sonos Move’s replacement, the Sonos Move 2, is rated 4.1/5 at $480.
The Brane X is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A portable speaker with extraordinarily deep bass for its size, plus Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Alexa and a low latency aux input. Its bass reaches about 31Hz before falling 10dB, against 49Hz for the Sonos Move. It supports aptX HD Bluetooth, which the Sonos Move lacks. It links with other speakers (Brane app, up to 8 speakers), which the Sonos Move cannot. The tradeoff: The front-facing design has only moderate dispersion, so sound changes noticeably off to the sides or behind it.
The case for the Sonos Move: A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with warm, full bodied sound, automatic room tuning and a charging base. The tradeoff: It is mono, heavy and less portable than a conventional Bluetooth speaker, while bass pumping and compression become audible at high volume.
Buy the Brane X. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Sonos Move is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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A portable speaker with extraordinarily deep bass for its size, plus Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Alexa and a low latency aux input.
A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with warm, full bodied sound, automatic room tuning and a charging base.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Brane X | Sonos Move | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549.00 | $299.95 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #4 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #30 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 295ms default, 33ms with aux pass-through | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 31Hz | 49Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | IP57 | IP56 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 100ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 92dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Brane app, up to 8 speakers) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | USB-C (requires USB-C PD 12v minimum) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (Brane app) | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (choose one) plus Sonos Voice Control |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Dimensions | 9.3” x 7” x 6.1” (236 x 178 x 155 mm) | 9.4” x 6.3” x 5” (240 x 160 x 126 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2.5” midrange, 2x 0.75” tweeters + 6.5”x9” subwoofer | 1x 3.5” (89mm) mid-woofer + 1x downward-firing tweeter (tweeter size undisclosed by Sonos) |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Strap | No | No |
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