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 JBL Boombox 4 ranks #20 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $549.95.
The Sonos Move 2 is the lighter pick. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with warm, full sound, clear mids and a long battery for moving around the home. At 6.6 lbs (3 kg) it weighs much less than the JBL Boombox 4 at 13.2 lbs (5.98 kg). It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Boombox 4 lacks. The catch: Not very loud.
The JBL Boombox 4 is the tougher pick. An extremely loud boombox for its size with fully waterproof, dustproof build, a long battery and a flexible app EQ. It is rated IP68 against IP56 for the Sonos Move 2. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Sonos Move 2 lacks. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Sonos Move 2 cannot. The tradeoff: Pretty overpriced for the category.
Buy the Sonos Move 2 at $480 if you want a large speaker. Buy the JBL Boombox 4 at $549.95 if you want a boombox speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Move 2 | JBL Boombox 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $480.00 | $549.95 |
| Ranked | #28 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 28 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP56 | IP68 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C, up to 30W) |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) | 13.2 lbs (5.98 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, LC3, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (7 band) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 9.5” x 6.3” x 5” (242 x 160 x 126 mm) | 20.1” x 10.2” x 8.3” (510 x 260 x 210 mm) |
| Drivers | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters | 2x 123mm woofers + 2x 20mm tweeters with passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 41Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | AAC 144ms, SBC 48ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 115dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Removable Battery | - | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | No |
| FM Tuner | - | No |
| Microphone Input | - | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
| Amplifier Power | - | 210W AC / 200W battery |
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