Short answer: the Sonos Move 2 for better sound quality, the LG Xboom Bounce for the lower price. The Sonos Move 2 ranks #25 of 77 large speakers at $399. The LG Xboom Bounce ranks #30 at $119.99, $279.01 cheaper.
The case for the Sonos Move 2: Warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble. The tradeoff: Not very loud.
What the LG Xboom Bounce gets right: Unique spherical design. The catch: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers.
Buy the Sonos Move 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the LG Xboom Bounce if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Move 2 | LG Xboom Bounce | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $119.99 |
| Ranked | #25 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #30 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP56 | IP67 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg | 2.9 lbs / 1.32 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | No |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Dimensions | 9.5" x 6.3" x 5" (242 x 160 x 126 mm) | 10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm) |
| Drivers | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters | 63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless) |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 54Hz |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sonos Move 2: $399.00 Amazon
Pros: Warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble. Slightly better midrange clarity than the Move 1.
Cons: Not very loud. This may have some of the same issues at full volume that the Move 1 had too, but I’ll need more sound samples at full volume to verify.
Full Sonos Move 2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.5" x 6.3" x 5" (242 x 160 x 126 mm) |
| Drivers | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP56 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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LG Xboom Bounce: $119.99 Amazon
Pros: Unique spherical design. Up to 30 hours battery at 50% volume. IP67 + MIL-STD-810H military certification for impact/vibration/temperature. Multipoint pairing stays connected to two devices. LED lights add flair.
Cons: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers. Overpriced. This may move around in the rankings as we get better sound samples
Full LG Xboom Bounce review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless) |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs / 1.32 kg |
| Wifi | No |
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