These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Sonos Move ranks #30 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $299.95; the Sonos Roam ranks #94 of 178 medium speakers by sound quality at $169.99.
The Sonos Move is the deeper-bass pick. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with warm, full bodied sound, automatic room tuning and a charging base. Its bass reaches about 49Hz before falling 10dB, against 63Hz for the Sonos Roam. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Sonos Roam lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Sonos Roam. The catch: It is mono, heavy and less portable than a conventional Bluetooth speaker, while bass pumping and compression become audible at high volume.
The Sonos Roam is the lighter choice. A small, waterproof Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with wireless charging, voice control and Sonos multiroom support. At 0.9 lbs (429 g) it weighs much less than the Sonos Move at 6.6 lbs (3 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Sonos Move lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Sonos Move lacks. The catch: Bass extension isn’t very good.
One note: the Sonos Move is discontinued, but it still ranks #30 of 117 large speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used. The Sonos Move’s replacement, the Sonos Move 2, is rated 4.1/5 at $480.
Buy the Sonos Move at $299.95 if you want a large speaker. Buy the Sonos Roam at $169.99 if you want a medium speaker instead.
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A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with warm, full bodied sound, automatic room tuning and a charging base.
A small, waterproof Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with wireless charging, voice control and Sonos multiroom support.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Move | Sonos Roam | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.95 Discontinued | $169.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #30 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #94 of 178 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP56 | IPX5 |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C (requires USB-C PD 12v minimum) | USB-C |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) | 0.9 lbs (429 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | Sonos S2 App |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (choose one) plus Sonos Voice Control | Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (choose one) plus Sonos Voice Control |
| EQ | No | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 9.4” x 6.3” x 5” (240 x 160 x 126 mm) | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 3.5” (89mm) mid-woofer + 1x downward-firing tweeter (tweeter size undisclosed by Sonos) | Dual full-range drivers + passive radiators |
| Maximum SPL | 92dB (Manufacturer specified) | 95dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | No |
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