The rumor about the Sonos Move 2 we reported last month has finally become official. Sonos has introduced Move 2, an ultra durable water resistant portable wireless speaker, which improves upon the original Move in a number of ways.
It also launches at the same time of the new Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM that offers superior durability in regard to dust, water, and abuse. However, the new Sonos Move 2 offers seven additional hours of battery life from a full charge.
Unless you plan on dropping this in the pool (it will not survive), seven hours of additional battery life and a superior OS are genuine points of differentiation that would make us lean towards the Sonos.
What’s new?
Sonos Move 2 bumps up the price $50, but adds stereo sound and extends battery life to 24 hours (previously was 11 hours). There are new touch controls and a USB-C port for charging or connecting audio devices. The company says Move 2 is upgraded inside and out to include all-new hardware and software, while also claiming it’s their most sustainable portable product to date.
Comparison
| Move 2 | Move | |
| MSRP | $449.00 | $399.00 |
| Audio | Stereo | Mono |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours of playback | Up to 11 hours of playback |
| Water resistant | IP56 | IP56 |
| Wireless | WiFi and Bluetooth | WiFi or Bluetooth |
| Calibration | Automatic Trueplay | Automatic Trueplay |
| Voice enabled | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Base | Included | Included |
| Replaceable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Line-in | USB-C | – |
| UI | New touch controls | – |
| USB-C device charging | Yes | – |
| Colors | Black, white, olive | Black, white |
Features
- Supercharged sound, now in stereo: Move 2 comes with a completely overhauled acoustic architecture including dual-tweeters that deliver spacious stereo sound and crisp vocals allowing you to feel the emotional charge of a live performance. Feel the beat from its precision-tuned woofer that produces deep, dynamic bass – even when listening outdoors.
- Customize your system: Concurrent Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities allow for increased flexibility – stream via Bluetooth to a stereo pair of Move 2 speakers when connected to WiFi or group Move 2 with the rest of your Sonos system to crank your party up a notch.
- More power to you: Move 2 offers up to 24 hours of battery life – double the playback time of the original Move – with a USB-C port that can charge your phone or electronics on the go, making it the perfect companion to power weekend road trips or outdoor gatherings.
- Sustainably designed to outlast any adventure: Move 2 reduces idle energy usage by more than 40%, incorporates recycled plastics, and uses a removable and replaceable battery to extend its product life – all wrapped in a responsibly designed package that uses sustainably sourced material, zero virgin plastic and is curbside recyclable.
- Versatile sound you can move around: With its ultra durable design and IP56 rating, Move 2 is built to withstand accidental drops, splashes, rain, dirt, and sun. With automatic Trueplay tuning, Move 2 continually optimizes the sound for its surroundings, so you’ll always get the best listening experience no matter where life takes you.
- Elevated design and controls: Move 2 is available in an Olive colorway to complement neutral indoor and outdoor aesthetics, as well as Black and White colorways that blend seamlessly with other Sonos products. Move 2 features the same new intuitive user interface as the recently launched Era products, including a capacitive volume slider for simple control, or use Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay2 and Bluetooth® to play, pause, check your battery, and more.
- Connect to all your favorite content: Stream audio using WiFi or Bluetooth, and unlock new listening possibilities by connecting your turntable, computer, or other audio source using the Sonos Line-In Adapter ($19).
“Since its 2019 launch, Move continues to be the best-selling speaker in its category thanks to its design, versatility and powerful sound,” said Patrick Spence, CEO of Sonos. “We strive to create sound experiences that inspire deeper connections no matter who we’re with or where we are. Move 2 advances our commitment to immersive listening by bringing stereo sound to our most popular portable, featuring the same next-gen acoustics and design we debuted with the Era family.”
Price & Availability
Sonos Move 2 will be available globally starting September 20, 2023 for $449 at sonos.com.
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