Short answer: the Sonos Move for better sound quality, the LG Xboom Bounce for the lower price. The Sonos Move ranks #27 of 77 large speakers at $299.95. The LG Xboom Bounce ranks #30 at $119.99, $179.96 cheaper.
What the Sonos Move gets right: Warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble. The catch: Not stereo.
The case for the LG Xboom Bounce: Unique spherical design. The tradeoff: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers.
Buy the Sonos Move if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the LG Xboom Bounce if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the LG Xboom Bounce is rated for 30 hours versus 11 hours for the Sonos Move.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Move | LG Xboom Bounce | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.95 Discontinued | $119.99 |
| Ranked | #27 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #30 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP56 | IP67 |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C (requires USB-C PD 12v minimum) | USB-C |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg | 2.9 lbs / 1.32 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | No |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | - |
| Dimensions | 9.4" x 6.3" x 5" (240 x 160 x 126 mm) | 10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 3.5" (89mm) mid-woofer + 1x downward-firing tweeter (tweeter size undisclosed by Sonos) | 63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless) |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer | 40W |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Max Volume | 92dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
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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LG Xboom Bounce: $119.99 Amazon
Pros: Unique spherical design. Up to 30 hours battery at 50% volume. IP67 + MIL-STD-810H military certification for impact/vibration/temperature. Multipoint pairing stays connected to two devices. LED lights add flair.
Cons: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers. Overpriced. This may move around in the rankings as we get better sound samples
Full LG Xboom Bounce review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless) |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs / 1.32 kg |
| Wifi | No |
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