Short answer: the Sonos Move 2 for better sound quality, the Sonos Move for the lower price. The Sonos Move 2 ranks #25 of 77 large speakers at $399. The Sonos Move ranks #27 at $299.95, $99.05 cheaper.
The case for the Sonos Move 2: Warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble. The tradeoff: Not very loud.
On the Sonos Move side: Warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble. Set against that: Not stereo.
Buy the Sonos Move 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Sonos Move if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Sonos Move 2 is rated for 24 hours versus 11 hours for the Sonos Move.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Move 2 | Sonos Move | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $299.95 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #25 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #27 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP56 | IP56 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (requires USB-C PD 12v minimum) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | 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 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 9.5" x 6.3" x 5" (242 x 160 x 126 mm) | 9.4" x 6.3" x 5" (240 x 160 x 126 mm) |
| Drivers | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters | 1x 3.5" (89mm) mid-woofer + 1x downward-firing tweeter (tweeter size undisclosed by Sonos) |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer | Specs not published by manufacturer |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 49Hz |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
| Max Volume | - | 92dB |
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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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Sonos Move: $299.95 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble.
Cons: Not stereo. Not as deep bass as others in the category, less bass extension than an Xtreme 2. Pumping and compression artifacts at higher volume. Not very loud. Discontinued.
Full Sonos Move review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.4" x 6.3" x 5" (240 x 160 x 126 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 3.5" (89mm) mid-woofer + 1x downward-firing tweeter (tweeter size undisclosed by Sonos) |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP56 |
| Max Volume | 92dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C (requires USB-C PD 12v minimum) |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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