These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Sonos Move 2 ranks #28 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $480; the Bose Portable Smart Speaker ranks #75 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $399.
The Sonos Move 2 is the longer-running, tougher 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 Bose Portable Smart Speaker. It is rated IP56 against IPX4 for the Bose Portable Smart Speaker. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose Portable Smart Speaker lacks. The catch: Not very loud.
The Bose Portable Smart Speaker is the lighter pick. A smart speaker with Alexa and Google Assistant built in that streams over Wi-Fi at home and Bluetooth on the go. At 2.3 lbs (1.06 kg) it weighs much less than the Sonos Move 2 at 6.6 lbs (3 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Sonos Move 2 lacks. It links with other speakers (Bose Music multi-room, SimpleSync, AirPlay 2), which the Sonos Move 2 cannot. Watch for: RTINGS found the out of the box tuning boomy and says it doesn’t get very loud; the app’s bass and treble sliders help, and SoundGuys recommended cutting bass by 10 to 20 steps to balance it.
Buy the Sonos Move 2 ($480) for a large speaker; the Bose Portable Smart Speaker ($399) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Move 2 | Bose Portable Smart Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $480.00 | $399.00 |
| Ranked | #28 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #75 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP56 | IPX4 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) | 2.3 lbs (1.06 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | Yes (Bose Music) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes (far-field mic array, mic mute button) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant |
| EQ | No | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Bose Music multi-room, SimpleSync, AirPlay 2) |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 9.5” x 6.3” x 5” (242 x 160 x 126 mm) | 7.6” x 4.7” x 4.1” (192 x 119 x 104 mm) (H x W x D) |
| Drivers | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters | 1x high-excursion driver with 360-degree deflector + 3x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | No |
| Streaming Services | - | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn |
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