Short answer: the Sonos Move 2, unless price decides it for you. It brings warm sound with slightly better midrange clarity than the original Move, plus a 24-hour battery and IP56 protection, though it isn’t a particularly loud speaker. The Marshall Kilburn II pairs a 20W amp with dual 8W tweeters and a 20-hour quick-charging battery, but has boosted upper bass and only a low IPX2 water rating.
Move 2 is warm sounding with somewhat rolled-off treble and slightly better midrange clarity than the original Move, backed by a 24-hour battery and IP56 protection, though it isn’t a particularly loud speaker.
Kilburn II pairs a 20W amp with dual 8W tweeters and a 20-hour battery with quick charging in a rugged, leather-handled cabinet, but it has boosted upper bass, isn’t especially detailed, and carries only a low IPX2 water rating.
Buy the Sonos Move 2 if midrange clarity and Sonos’s ecosystem features matter more than raw volume or price. Buy the Marshall Kilburn II if you want a lower price and don’t mind its boosted upper bass and weak water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Move 2 | Marshall Kilburn II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $496.11 | $279.00 |
| Ranked | #28 of 93 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #39 of 93 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) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) | - |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 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 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~58Hz |
| Amplifier Power | - | 36W |
| Maximum SPL | - | 102dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sonos Move 2: $496.11 Amazon eBay
Older model: the Sonos Move (ranked lower, rated 4.1/5).
Pros: Warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble. Slightly better midrange clarity than the Move 1.
Cons: Not very loud. It may share the Move 1’s full-volume issues, though more sound samples at full volume are needed to confirm that.
Full Sonos Move 2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| 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 |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Strap | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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Marshall Kilburn II: $279.00 Amazon eBay
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. Measured bass extension of ~58Hz (-10dB).
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 →
| Amplifier Power | 36W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~58Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| 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 |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs (2.49 kg) |
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