Sonos Move 2

The Sonos Move 2 is a significant upgrade from its predecessor, offering a blend of enhanced features and superior sound quality. The speaker maintains the familiar aesthetics of the original Sonos Move, with the addition of a new olive shade to the existing black and white options. Its capacitive touch controls, compatibility with voice assistants like Sonos Voice Control and Amazon Alexa, and privacy control feature for microphone disengagement add to its thoughtful, user-friendly design.

One of the notable improvements in the Move 2 is its extended battery life, promising up to 24 hours of playback. This, along with the upgraded Wireless Charging Base and an IP56 rating for dust and water resistance, makes the Move 2 suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The speaker supports Wi-fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and has a new line-in capability via USB-C, offering versatile connectivity options. However, it lacks the ability to pair with a Sonos subwoofer and doesn’t include a proprietary USB-C Line-in Adapter in the box, which may limit some usage scenarios.

The Move 2 impresses with its powerful bass and overall sound quality. The speaker adapts well to different environments, thanks to the Automatic Trueplay room tuning feature. Its sound remains consistent whether placed indoors or outdoors, making it a versatile choice for different listening scenarios. The Move 2’s soundstage, while limited in its stereo effect, still manages to provide a satisfactory listening experience for a portable speaker. Its robust build, long battery life, and superior connectivity options make the Move 2 a compelling choice for those seeking a high-quality portable speaker. - $449, sonos.com