These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Sonos Move 2 ranks #25 of 78 large speakers by sound quality at $496.11; the Sonos Roam ranks #75 of 142 medium speakers by sound quality at $179.99.
The case for the Sonos Move 2: Warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble. The tradeoff: Not very loud.
The case for the Sonos Roam: Very neutral. The tradeoff: Bass extension isn’t very good.
Buy the Sonos Move 2 at $496.11 if you want a large speaker. Buy the Sonos Roam at $179.99 if you want a medium speaker instead.
There is a real battery-life gap here: the Sonos Move 2 is rated for 24 hours, the Sonos Roam only 10 hours.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Move 2 | Sonos Roam | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $496.11 | $179.99 |
| Ranked | #25 of 78 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #75 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP56 | IPX5 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) | 0.9 lbs (429 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | Sonos S2 App |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) | Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (choose one) plus Sonos Voice Control |
| EQ | No | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 9.5" x 6.3" x 5" (242 x 160 x 126 mm) | 2.4" x 6.6" x 2.4" (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| Drivers | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters | Dual full-range drivers + passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 63Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 95dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sonos Move 2: $496.11 Amazon eBay
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 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 |
| 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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Sonos Roam: $179.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: Very neutral. IP67 rated at ~1 lb. Wireless (Qi) charging - rare for a portable speaker. Works with Alexa/Sonos Voice Control and the wider Sonos ecosystem over Wi-Fi. Measured bass extension of 63Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Bass extension isn’t very good. Not stereo. Gets distorted if you turn up the bass.
Full Sonos Roam review and specifications →
| App | Sonos S2 App |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.4" x 6.6" x 2.4" (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| Drivers | Dual full-range drivers + passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Maximum SPL | 95dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (choose one) plus Sonos Voice Control |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (429 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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