Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 2. It ranks #10 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $99.99; the Sonos Move ranks #27 and costs $299.95, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Sonos Move offers: Warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble. Set against that: Not stereo. Not as deep bass as others in the category, less bass extension than an Xtreme 2.
The case for the Soundcore Boom 2: Pretty deep bass for the size. The catch: Only a single midrange driver, so you only get stereo for the tweeters.
One note: the Sonos Move is discontinued, but it still ranks #27 of 77 large speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 2. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Sonos Move and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If battery life is a priority, the Soundcore Boom 2 is rated for 24 hours versus 11 hours for the Sonos Move.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Move | Soundcore Boom 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.95 Discontinued | $99.99 |
| Ranked | #27 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP56 | IPX7 |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C (requires USB-C PD 12v minimum) | USB-C |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg | 3.7 lbs / 1.68 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 9.4" x 6.3" x 5" (240 x 160 x 126 mm) | 11.7" x 7.3" x 4" (297 x 185 x 102 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 3.5" (89mm) mid-woofer + 1x downward-firing tweeter (tweeter size undisclosed by Sonos) | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer | 80W |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Max Volume | 92dB | 105dB |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 125ms |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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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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Soundcore Boom 2: $99.99 Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Pretty deep bass for the size. Cool lights in the side passive radiators. For the best sound quality use Oluv’s EQ or Alan Ross’s EQ. With the stock tuning, this speaker would rank around #24, due to the boosted bass and rising treble.
Cons: Only a single midrange driver, so you only get stereo for the tweeters. Sound processing issues with inconsistent bass notes that disappear at low levels like the Soundcore Boom and Soundcore Boost, not great for listening at low levels. Quite bass heavy with BassUp turned on, I’d recommend turning it off. A little bit of a bright tuning in the treble, about +5db.
Full Soundcore Boom 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.7" x 7.3" x 4" (297 x 185 x 102 mm) |
| Drivers | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 105dB |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs / 1.68 kg |
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