Short answer: the Teufel Rockster Cross. It ranks #21 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $199.99; the Sonos Move 2 ranks #25 and costs $399, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Sonos Move 2: A warm sound with somewhat rolled off treble and slightly better midrange clarity than the original Move. The catch: it isn’t very loud, and it may share some of the full-volume issues seen on the first Move, though more sound samples are needed to confirm.
What the Teufel Rockster Cross gets right: A pretty neutral frequency response, a more vocal and midrange-focused sound than the JBL Xtreme 4 thanks to a larger mid/bass driver that suits rock and jazz, nicer upper-bass detail than the Xtreme 4, punchy and well-controlled bass unlike the overboosted, uncontrolled bass of the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus, and clear, detailed audio with solid Bluetooth codec support even years after release. Set against that: outdoor mode can sound somewhat harsh due to a 4kHz peak, and bass doesn’t go quite as deep or full as the Xtreme 4’s.
Buy the Teufel Rockster Cross. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Sonos Move 2 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If battery life is a priority, the Sonos Move 2 is rated for 24 hours versus 16 hours for the Teufel Rockster Cross.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Move 2 | Teufel Rockster Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $199.99 |
| Ranked | #25 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #21 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP56 | IPX5 |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | DC barrel jack |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, aptX |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| 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) | 15" x 6.3" x 5.1" (380 x 160 x 130 mm) |
| Drivers | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters | 5" woofer, 2x textile dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 51Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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 |
| 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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Teufel Rockster Cross: $199.99 Amazon
Pros: Pretty neutral frequency response. More vocal/midrange-focused than the JBL Xtreme 4, thanks to a larger mid/bass driver - better suited to rock and jazz. Nicer upper-bass detail than the JBL Xtreme 4. Punchy, well-controlled bass that suits rock music, unlike the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus’s overboosted, uncontrolled bass even at stock tuning. Clear, detailed audio with good vocal presence and solid Bluetooth codec support even a couple years after release.
Cons: Outdoor mode can sound somewhat harsh due to the 4khz peak. Not as deep or full-sounding in the bass as the JBL Xtreme 4.
Full Teufel Rockster Cross review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 51Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 15" x 6.3" x 5.1" (380 x 160 x 130 mm) |
| Drivers | 5" woofer, 2x textile dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | DC barrel jack |
| Stereo | Partially |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
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