Sonos Move 2
Open, detailed sound and a bigger stereo spread give the Move 2 a more refined, room-filling presentation than its predecessor, with deep bass, cleaner mids and strong top-end control. As Simon Lucas and What Hi-Fi? note, its battery, app smarts and Automatic Trueplay make it a flexible premium speaker for indoors, garden parties and everything between.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
85/100
Build Quality
88/100
Value for Money
75/100
Pros
Cleaner, more detailed and more agile sound than the original Move, with a wider, more open stereo presentation.
Strong low-end weight and control, delivering deep, textured bass without losing rhythmic precision.
Excellent Sonos ecosystem features, including Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, multi-room support and Automatic Trueplay.
Long 24-hour battery life and robust IP56 build make it well suited to outdoor use.
Cons
It remains too large and heavy to feel truly portable.
The price is high, and rivals at this level can sound more nuanced and spacious.
Bluetooth still lacks higher-quality codecs such as aptX or LDAC.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 85/100
Reviewers agree that the Move 2 is a cleaner, more composed-sounding speaker than its predecessor, with strong detail and a bigger, more open presentation. The main caveat is that it can still sound a little bass-heavy and less spacious or rhythmically natural than the best rivals, especially at higher volume.
Bass
87/100
The bass is repeatedly described as deep, textured, firm, and punchy, with good low-frequency control and convincing rhythmic expression. One review does note that it can sound a touch bass-heavy, but the overall impression is of weight and precision rather than boom.
Mid
85/100
The midrange comes across as detailed and revealing, with vocals projected clearly and plenty of texture. Reviewers also note that it improves on the original Move by avoiding the muddled, muffled quality that affected voices on that model.
Treble
84/100
High frequencies are described as controlled, neutral, and refined, with good top-end attack and better composure at louder levels. There is praise for clarity, though the reviews stop short of calling the treble especially airy or exceptional.
Soundstage Imaging
83/100
The Move 2 throws a wider and more open image than before, with a sound that feels larger and more immersive for a one-box portable speaker. Even so, reviewers still find it less spacious and less precisely placed than stronger rivals.
Dynamics
82/100
It sounds immediate and punchy, and it handles upbeat material with clean edges and convincing timing. The limitation is that dynamic flow and scale are not as fluid as the best competitors, and one review says it can sound musclebound and ponderous when loudness is engaged.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
88/100
Reviewers praise the speaker as built to Sonos's typically high standards, with a minimal finish, responsive controls, and an IP56-rated shell for dust and splash resistance. The long-life battery and sturdy, travel-friendly design also strengthen the sense of a well-executed product.
Value for Money
75/100
The asking price is a clear sticking point. Reviewers call it expensive and say the high cost will deter many, especially when rivals at the same price can sound more nuanced and rhythmic, even if they lack some of its streaming features.
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Specifications
- Amplifiers
- Three class-D digital amplifiers tuned for the speaker's acoustic architecture.
- Tweeters
- Two angled tweeters create a crisp and accurate high frequency response and stereo separation.
- Woofers
- One midwoofer ensures the faithful playback of mid-range vocal frequencies and deep bass.
- Microphones
- The far-field microphone array uses advanced beamforming and multichannel echo cancellation for quick and accurate voice control and Trueplay tuning. Disconnect by toggling off the mic switch.
- Adjustable EQ
- Use the Sonos app to adjust bass, treble, and loudness.
- Automatic Trueplay
- This software continually optimizes the speaker's sound for its environment and the audio content playing.
- IP56
- Protected from dust and high-pressure water streams
- Dimensions
- Height: 9.49 in (241 mm) Width: 6.3 in (160 mm) Depth: 5.00 in (127 mm)
- Weight
- 6.61 lbs (3 kg)
- Colors
- Black, White, Olive
- Finish
- Matte
- Controls
- Use the capacitive touch controls to play, pause, skip, replay, adjust the volume, mute your voice assistant, and group or ungroup Sonos products.
- Bluetooth Button
- Press to pair with a Bluetooth device.
- Mic Switch
- Toggle off this switch on the back of the product to disconnect all power to the microphone hardware.
- LEDs
- Lights on the product indicate connection, microphone activity, and mute status.
- Wi Fi
- Compatible with Wi Fi 6. Connect to Wi Fi with any 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz/5 GHz broadcast-capable router.
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3 supports audio streaming from any Bluetooth-enabled device.
- Battery
- 44Wh battery provides up to 24 hours of continuous playback on a single charge.
- USB-C
- Charge your phone on the go, or connect to an audio source using an auxiliary cable and the Sonos Line- In Adapter. Connect your router with an ethernet cable and the Sonos Combo Adapter (all accessories sold separately.)
- CPU
- Quad Core 4xA55 1.4 GHz
- Apple Air Play 2
- Works with Air Play 2 on Apple devices iOS 11.4 and higher on Wi Fi
- Voice
- Works with Sonos Voice Control and Amazon Alexa. Availability of services varies by language and country.
- Charging Base
- Cable: 6 ft (2 m)
- Power Adapter
- 45W USB PD
- Documentation
- Quickstart Guide and legal/warranty information
- Wi Fi
- Internet connection
- Sonos app
- The latest generation of the Sonos app running on a compatible device
- Power source
- Nearby electrical outlet for charging
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