Short answer: the Sonos Move for better sound quality, the Ultimate Ears Everboom for the lower price. The Sonos Move ranks #27 of 77 large speakers at $299.95. The Ultimate Ears Everboom ranks #32 at $149.99, $149.96 cheaper.
On the Sonos Move side: Warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble. Set against that: Not stereo.
The case for the Ultimate Ears Everboom: This speaker may move around as we get better sound samples. The tradeoff: Has an upper bass boost and is tuned warm with rolled off treble.
Buy the Sonos Move if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Ultimate Ears Everboom if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Ultimate Ears Everboom is rated for 20 hours versus 11 hours for the Sonos Move.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Move | Ultimate Ears Everboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.95 Discontinued | $149.99 |
| Ranked | #27 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #32 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 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 | 2.1 lbs / 949 g |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 9.4" x 6.3" x 5" (240 x 160 x 126 mm) | 8.1" x 3.3" x 4.3" (205 x 85 x 110 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 3.5" (89mm) mid-woofer + 1x downward-firing tweeter (tweeter size undisclosed by Sonos) | 2x 56.6mm x 56.2mm fullrange transducers + 2x passive radiators |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer | 14W |
| 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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Ultimate Ears Everboom: $149.99 Amazon
Pros: This speaker may move around as we get better sound samples
Cons: Has an upper bass boost and is tuned warm with rolled off treble. Not very deep bass.
Full Ultimate Ears Everboom review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.1" x 3.3" x 4.3" (205 x 85 x 110 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 56.6mm x 56.2mm fullrange transducers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Output Power | 14W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyUp up to 50 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs / 949 g |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
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