The Sonos Move 2 is the next generation of the Sonos Move. This speaker retains a similar style with an improved two-tweeter build that allows you to playback stereo content without downmixing it to mono. Built-in Alexa support allows for hands-free control, and its Auto Trueplay feature automatically optimizes its sound to the unique acoustics of your room. It's stylish enough for home use and sturdy enough to take to the backyard, thanks to its IP56 rating for dust and water resistance.
Our Verdict
The Sonos Move 2 is good for music. It has an automatic room correction feature that uses the speaker's microphones to analyze a room's unique acoustics and adjust its output accordingly for the best possible sound. The resulting sound is quite even, so voices and lead instruments are clear in the mix. There's a little extra warmth in the high-bass, too. You can customize it a little with bass and treble adjustments as well.
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Bass and treble adjustments.
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Automatic room correction tool.
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Gets loud.
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Some compression at max volume.
The Sonos Move 2 is fair for videos. This speaker reproduces dialogue with clarity, making it easy to follow along with the conversation on screen. Its latency is lowest over an Airplay connection, so you can stream videos without lip-synching issues. However, latency is a touch higher with iOS and Android devices via Bluetooth. Plus, it lacks the deep rumble in the low-bass to bring a cinematic feel to movies.
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Automatic room correction tool.
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Gets loud.
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Some compression at max volume.
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Lacks deep low-bass.
The Sonos Move 2 is good for podcasts. This speaker reproduces dialogue with clarity and accuracy, so it's easy to follow along with the conversation in your favorite shows. For longer episodes, its portable design means you can bring it with you from room to room as you listen. It gets loud, too, though there's some compression when you push it to max volume.
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Bass and treble adjustments.
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Gets loud.
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Portable design.
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Some compression at max volume.
The Sonos Move 2 has built-in Alexa for hands-free control. This voice assistant tool easily understands your commands, even if you're far away from the speaker itself or if you're in the midst of a noisy environment. You can also mute the microphone for more private moments. Plus, it has Sonos Voice Control to connect with other Sonos products using only your voice.
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Built-in voice assistant.
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Mic mute button.
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Some compression at max volume.
The Sonos Move 2 is good for outdoor use. It's a solid, sturdy speaker rated IP56 for dust and water resistance. Since it's battery-powered, you don't need to worry about plugging it into an outlet to use it. It's also designed for easy one-hand carry, which is nice. Its roughly ten-hour battery life is suitable for a day outside, but it isn't enough for overnight camping trips.
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Gets loud.
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Portable design.
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IP56 rating for dust and water resistance.
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Some compression at max volume.
- Music
- Videos/Movies
- Podcasts
- Voice Assistant
- Outdoors
- Updated May 03, 2024: We've added a comparison between this speaker and the Brane X in Dynamics.
- Updated Nov 17, 2023: Review published.
- Updated Nov 13, 2023: Early access published.
- Updated Nov 08, 2023: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Oct 11, 2023: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Oct 03, 2023: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Sonos Move 2 is available in colors like Black, White, and Green. We tested the Black version, and you can see the label here.
Let us know in the forums if you come across another version of this speaker.
Compared To Other Speakers
The Sonos Move 2 is a portable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker that's the next generation of the Sonos Move. This version can playback stereo content and has some extra connectivity options for those who want to use a line-in adapter. It's a bit larger than the Sonos Roam/Roam SL and supports voice assistants.
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The Sonos Move 2 is the next generation of the Sonos Move, and it has some noticeable improvements. Namely, the Move 2 can playback stereo content without downmixing it to mono. Both speakers have a similar design, and while the Move 2 is advertised to have a longer battery life, it performed about the same as its predecessor in our tests.
The Sonos Era 100 is a wired-only speaker that's better for in-home use than the Sonos Move 2. The Era 100 has a better low-frequency extension, which is ideal for bass reproduction. However, it's not as portable as the battery-powered Move 2 and isn't rated for dust or water resistance. So if you want to bring your speaker on the go, the Move 2 is the better choice.
The Sonos Era 300 and the Sonos Move 2 are designed with different use cases in mind. The Era 300 is a wired-only home speaker, so it's not as portable as the Move 2 and isn't rated for dust or water resistance. Still, it has a better low-frequency extension and Dolby Atmos support, which the Move 2 lacks. If you want a battery-powered speaker to bring outdoors, though, the Move 2 is a better bet.
The Sonos Roam/Roam SL is a smaller, more portable alternative to the Sonos Move 2. However, the larger Move 2 gets louder, brings more bass, and lasts longer on its battery. It can playback stereo content, too, unlike the Roam, which has to downmix it into mono.
The Sonos Move 2 is a better speak overall than the Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM. It's more portable, better-built and has better directivity. It also has voice assistant capabilities and can be integrated with other Sonos speakers as part of a multi-room system. That said, it lacks the Ultimate Ears' ability to connect up to two devices via Bluetooth and latency on both Android and iOS devices is higher, so you may experience syncing issues between audio and video.
The Sonos Move 2 and the Brane X are both portable smart speakers with premium price tags. They're very lightweight and easily carried from room to room, plus they share a similarly sturdy build quality. They're also both WiFi-enabled and come with Alexa integration. They do have some differences when it comes to sound, though. The Brane features a more elevated bass response, although this comes at the expense of the Sonos' high-end detail and clarity. The Brane can also get quite a bit louder, but you'll encounter more compression at max volume. The Sonos is a better choice for outdoor use, though, due to its superior directivity and longer continuous battery life.
Test Results
The Sonos Move 2 is very similar in design to the original Sonos Move. Both are sleek and simple speakers designed to fit in with your home decor. This version comes in several colors, including Black, which appears darker than the first-gen model.
This speaker is designed with portability in mind. It's battery-powered, so you don't need to keep it plugged into an outlet to use it. Plus, there's a hollow part at the back of the speaker to help you carry it around in one hand.
The Sonos Move 2 has a great build quality. Like its predecessor, it's rated IP56 for dust and water resistance to help protect it against the elements. It has a solid build with metal grilles covering most of the speaker to protect the drivers inside. Matte plastic covers the speaker's top and back, and there's a rubber base to help hold it in place. The dock is also rubberized.
The controls are intuitive and easy to use. At the top of the speaker, you find two arrow buttons to skip to the previous or the next track and a play/pause button. The volume slider lets you tap to increase or decrease the volume, and you can also slide from one side to another to easily adjust the volume. Also, the speech bubble button lets you activate the voice assistant.
On the back of the speaker, you find a few more controls. Here, you find the controls to power the device on/off, activate Bluetooth, and mute and unmute the microphone. Again, they're responsive and easy to use. Audible feedback makes it easy to know when your command is registered, too.
- Sonos Move 2 speaker
- Setup guide
- Charging base (Cable length: 6.6 ft/2 m)
- 45 W Detachable charger (USB-C)
This speaker uses the Auto Trueplay room correction feature. It automatically adjusts the speaker's sound based on the unique acoustics of your listening space. You don't need to press any buttons to activate it, though you'll need to ensure the microphones are on for it to work. If you mute the microphone, it won't work.
Overall, the speaker's sound is quite even, especially in the mids, where most voices and lead instruments reproduce. There's a touch of extra warmth in the high-bass that brings some life to bass-centric genres like EDM and hip-hop. With bass and treble adjustments in its app, you can customize its sound.
Compared to the Sonos Move, this speaker adds a second tweeter, so it can playback stereo content without downmixing it to mono. Its directivity is good, too, so you get consistent sound from all angles around the speaker.
This speaker gets loud, making it suitable for listening in larger, more open spaces. There's some compression when you push it to max volume, though. If you're looking for a similarly-sized speaker with even more volume on tap, it's worth taking a look at the Brane X.
The manufacturer advertises a battery life of 24 hours. In our tests, the speaker lasts around ten hours, which is still decent for most days on the go. With the dock, it doesn't take very long to charge, and you can even charge it with the dock of a first-gen Sonos Move if that's easier for you. Plus, the power-saving mode shuts it off after thirty minutes of inactivity to help conserve the battery. You can even listen to music while it charges on the base, which is nice.
Built-in Alexa lets you control the speaker using your voice. It easily picks up on your commands when you're far away and performs even better than the Sonos Move in noisier environments. Sonos Voice Control is also available, though this is best suited for users who own multiple Sonos devices, as it lets you pair them together and move the music from one room to the next.
The Sonos S2 app lets you control this speaker and other Sonos products from your mobile devices. You can connect multiple speakers and spread audio throughout different rooms of your house. Plus, you can set up alarms, the status light, and touch controls. Services like Spotify and Tidal are available through the app as well. You can see a video of the app here.
This speaker has a few more connectivity options than the original Sonos Move. The USB-C port serves several functions. You can use it to charge the speaker, for starters. Plus, you can use an AUX to USB-C adapter to connect turntables, CD players, and more for its line-in feature (Sonos sells the compatible adapters on their site separately.) Also, you can use the port for a wired Internet connection with a combo adapter sold separately by Sonos.
You can wirelessly stream audio to the speaker via Bluetooth. Unlike the Sonos Move, though, you can only pair it with one device at a time. Latency is on the higher side, especially with Android devices, so you may notice some lip-synching issues with videos. Still, it's more than suitable for streaming music.
This Wi-Fi-compatible speaker makes it easy to stream audio from mobile devices. If you own Apple products, you can also stream over AirPlay. Latency falls within good limits, which is ideal for streaming videos and movies.