Short answer: the Soundcore Select Pro. It ranks #15 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $80; the Sonos Move 2 ranks #25 and costs $399, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Soundcore Select Pro offers: Sounds almost exactly like the Motion Boom. Watch for: Boosted bass, rolled off treble.
What the Sonos Move 2 gets right: Warm sounding with somewhat rolled off treble. The catch: Not very loud.
Buy the Soundcore Select Pro. 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 Soundcore Select Pro.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Select Pro | Sonos Move 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 Discontinued | $399.00 |
| Ranked | #15 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #25 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Users say it works) | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP56 |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 13.6" x 5.8" x 7.9" (346 x 148 x 200 mm) | 9.5" x 6.3" x 5" (242 x 160 x 126 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2.75" fullrange + 2x 2.5" passive radiators | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters |
| Output Power | 30W | Specs not published by manufacturer |
| Max Volume | 106dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Wifi | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Select Pro: $80 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Sounds almost exactly like the Motion Boom
Cons: Boosted bass, rolled off treble. Not as neutral or detailed as other top ranked speakers. Discontinued.
Full Soundcore Select Pro review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Users say it works) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.6" x 5.8" x 7.9" (346 x 148 x 200 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 2.75" fullrange + 2x 2.5" passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 106dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
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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 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| 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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