Short answer: the Sonos Move 2 for better sound quality, the Marshall Kilburn II for the lower price. The Sonos Move 2 ranks #25 of 77 large speakers at $399. The Marshall Kilburn II ranks #36 at $294.73, $104.27 cheaper.
The case for the Sonos Move 2: Warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble. The tradeoff: Not very loud.
What the Marshall Kilburn II gets right: 20W Class D amp + dual 8W tweeters. The catch: Boosted upper bass, not very detailed, not as deep bass as competitors, upper mids peak.
Buy the Sonos Move 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Marshall Kilburn II if the price matters more than sound quality.
If water resistance matters to you, the Sonos Move 2 at IP56 (powerful water jets) holds up far better than the Marshall Kilburn II at IPX2 (light drips).
Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Move 2 | Marshall Kilburn II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $294.73 |
| Ranked | #25 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #36 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP56 | IPX2 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg | 5.5 lbs / 2.49 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Dimensions | 9.5" x 6.3" x 5" (242 x 160 x 126 mm) | 9.6" x 6.4" x 5.5" (243 x 162 x 140 mm) |
| Drivers | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters | 1x 4" (102mm) woofer + 2x 20mm dome tweeters |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer | 36W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~58Hz |
| Max Volume | - | 102dB |
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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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Marshall Kilburn II: $294.73 Amazon
Pros: 20W Class D amp + dual 8W tweeters. 20+ hour battery with quick-charge (20 min charges 3 hours of play). Rugged design with leather handle and reinforced corners, IPX2 rated. Thrives with rock music. Bluetooth 5.0 with 30ft range.
Cons: Boosted upper bass, not very detailed, not as deep bass as competitors, upper mids peak. Very low IPX2 water rating. AC charging
Full Marshall Kilburn II review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~58Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.6" x 6.4" x 5.5" (243 x 162 x 140 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 4" (102mm) woofer + 2x 20mm dome tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX2 |
| Max Volume | 102dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 36W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs / 2.49 kg |
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