Sonos Move vs Sonos Move 2

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Move compared with Move 2
SonosMoveSonosMove 2
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2019September 2023
Sound
TypePortable speakerPortable speaker
Channels–Stereo
Dolby AtmosNoNo
DriversOne downward-firing tweeter and one mid-wooferTwo angled tweeters and one mid-woofer
AmplifiersTwo Class-D digital amplifiersThree class-D digital amplifiers
Room tuningAutomatic Trueplay uses the speaker's microphones to adjust sound to its surroundings; microphones must be enabledAutomatic Trueplay; bass, treble and loudness adjustable in the Sonos app
Connections
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Voice assistantsAlexa, Google Assistant and Sonos Voice ControlAlexa and Sonos Voice Control
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n on 2.4 or 5 GHz; initial setup requires Wi-Fi internet accessWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
BluetoothAudio playback with SBC and AAC; maker fact sheet specifies Bluetooth 4.2, while its current refurbished UK listing gives 4.1; TechRadar's table and text also disagreeBluetooth 5.3
PortsUSB-C charging; charging-base contacts; no analogue audio inputUSB-C (charges a phone; line-in with the Sonos Line-In Adapter or Ethernet with the Sonos Combo Adapter, sold separately)
StreamingSonos app music services and local-network content over Wi-Fi; AirPlay 2; Bluetooth playback away from Wi-FiApple AirPlay 2; direct control from apps such as Spotify and TIDAL; Sonos Radio
Multi-roomSonos multi-room playback and stereo pairing with a second Move over Wi-Fi; cannot serve as rear cinema speakers (TechRadar and What Hi-Fi)Groups with other Sonos products over Wi-Fi; two make a stereo pair
AppSonos app; maker guide lists support for Sonos S1 and S2Sonos app (iOS and Android)
Design
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 11 hoursUp to 24 hours
Water and dust resistanceIP56IP56
Weight3 kg3 kg
Battery life detailUpdated maker fact sheet and UK listing claim up to 11 hours; original launch sheet and retained guide claim 10 hours. What Hi-Fi reports the extra hour came through a software update. UK listing specifies 36 Wh; battery pack can be replaced3,100 mAh lithium-ion battery; charging base and 45 W USB PD adapter included
ControlsCapacitive volume and playback controls; microphone on/off; rear power, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth mode and join buttonsCapacitive touch controls (play, pause, skip, replay, volume, voice mute, grouping); Bluetooth button; microphone switch
MicrophonesFour far-field microphones; microphone status indicator is wired to the voice microphonesFar-field microphone array with beamforming and multichannel echo cancellation; switch cuts power to the microphones
SizeMaker fact sheet and guide specify 240 mm high, 160 mm wide and 126 mm deep; current UK refurbished listing instead labels the width 125 mm and depth 160 mm241 × 160 × 127 mm (H × W × D)
ColoursShadow Black, Lunar WhiteBlack, White, Green
In the boxSonos Move, charging base, quick-start documentationMove 2, charging base (2 m cable), 45 W USB PD power adapter, documentation

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