Sonos Move 2 – Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Pros

• Battery life (if portable) 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.6
  Across reviews the Move 2’s rated 24-hour battery life is seen as ample for full days of indoor-outdoor listening, with real-world tests around 22 hours at moderate volume with Wi-Fi and voice enabled. The included charging base and user-replaceable battery make it easy to keep the speaker topped up, and Sonos says it can sit on its dock without harming long-term capacity.
• Wi-Fi streaming reliability 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
  In testing, the Move 2 reconnected to the home Wi-Fi network without fuss after Bluetooth use and slotted neatly into a Sonos multi-room audio setup, indicating reliable wireless streaming around the house.
• Bluetooth connection stability 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
  This review finds that Bluetooth pairing on the Move 2 is quick and trouble-free and highlights how the speaker now switches smoothly from Wi-Fi to Bluetooth when you leave home and back to Wi-Fi when you return.
• Setup simplicity 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  Owners report that setup is straightforward, with the Sonos app quickly detecting the Move 2, walking users through configuration and linking streaming services with minimal friction.
• Energy efficiency 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Sonos claims the Move 2 is up to 40 percent more energy efficient than the original, and this review’s measurements support that improvement, helping explain its longer battery life and lower power draw in everyday use.
• Setup simplicity 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Setup is generally straightforward: the Sonos app detects the Move 2, guides users through Wi-Fi, services and Trueplay, and this review highlights it as an easy speaker to get playing high-quality audio quickly despite later frustrations with app navigation.
• Wired input quality (AUX 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Reviews report that wired sources fed through the Move 2’s USB-C line-in sound clean and in sync, with no noticeable audio delay, although using it this way can disable the onboard microphone for calls.
• AirPlay compatibility 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.4
  AirPlay 2 support lets the Move 2 stream directly from Apple devices, integrate neatly into Apple-centric homes and group with other AirPlay speakers, reducing reliance on the Sonos app alongside its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity options.
• Smart features 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.4
  The Move 2 combines Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Trueplay tuning, multi-room grouping and a dedicated charging stand, and this review underscores how Trueplay and the Loudness booster can significantly enhance perceived richness once users get through the app’s learning curve.
• Inter-speaker connectivity 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  The Move 2 integrates into Sonos multi-room setups and can be stereo paired with another Move 2 over Wi-Fi, and reviewers note it can rebroadcast Bluetooth or line-in sources to speakers such as the Sonos Arc, though it cannot act as a home-cinema rear, bond with a subwoofer or form a stereo pair with the original Move.
• Design & aesthetics 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.3
  The Move 2 keeps a clean, modern look with a wraparound grille, silicone base and matte color options, now including a Sonos White finish that blends with other Sonos gear and a smart-looking Olive Green. Reviewers like the matching wireless charging cradle and smaller, more discreet plug, noting that the speaker looks decor-friendly indoors yet almost too pristine to scuff up outside.
• Loudness / maximum volume 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.3
  Most reviews agree the Move 2 gets loud enough to fill small and medium rooms or patios and even stand up to outdoor breeze and ambient noise, approaching the output of larger boombox-style Bluetooth speakers while retaining useful headroom; it still sounds best kept a notch below maximum rather than as a full-on party rig.
• USB-C charging 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.3
  Beyond its wireless charging base, the Move 2 can be powered directly through its USB-C port, giving owners extra flexibility to charge the speaker with common USB-C chargers when the dock is not available.
• Power bank function 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  Reviewers appreciate that the Move 2’s large internal battery can act as a USB-C power bank in a pinch, with tests showing it can add a substantial charge to a phone in a couple of hours while only using a modest portion of its own capacity, making it convenient for top-ups away from wall outlets.
• Frequency response balance 4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.1
  Most reviews characterize the Move 2 as broadly well-balanced with punchy, deep bass and generally open mids, noting that bass stays crisp on pop tracks and that enabling the Loudness boost enriches the sound without muddying vocals. This review adds that the low end can sometimes overwhelm cymbals and lend a slightly boxy character, though the tuning still sounds pleasing at moderate volumes.
• On-device controls 4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.1
  Reviews praise the Move 2’s clean on-speaker interface, combining touch controls, rear buttons and a new volume groove slider that makes level changes easier. The added speech-bubble button to mute voice assistants and a rear switch to cut power to the mics improve privacy controls, though some users still wish for clearer power-on feedback.
• Dust resistance rating 4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.1
  The Move 2’s IP56 dust protection keeps wind-blown dirt from causing issues in everyday outdoor use, even if it offers slightly less complete sealing than IP67 speakers aimed at more extreme conditions.
• Detail retrieval 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.0
  Reviews find the Move 2 delivers satisfying overall detail with crisp guitar textures and clear vocals that keep busy tracks organized, but some listening tests note that high-frequency information like cymbals and upper vocal overtones can sound smoothed over or one-dimensional compared with more hi-fi-focused speakers.
• Smart assistant integration (Alexa 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.0
  The Move 2 supports Sonos Voice and Amazon Alexa, giving owners hands-free control over playback, volume and smart-home routines when connected over Wi-Fi, which reviewers value in voice-controlled homes. However, it does not support Google Assistant and cannot use voice commands to control playback over Bluetooth, which may disappoint listeners invested in that ecosystem or wanting fully hands-free portable use.
• Wired input availability 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.0
  The Move 2 offers USB-C line-in support that works with 3.5mm sources via Sonos’ own adapter, giving flexible wired input options for devices like turntables and computers and allowing those sources to be shared with other Sonos speakers, though reviewers note that generic USB-C adapters they tested did not function properly.
• Charging time 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  Testing finds the Move 2 can recharge from empty to full in roughly two to three hours on its charging cradle, which is acceptable for its size even though there is no dedicated fast-charge mode.
• Water resistance rating 3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.9
  An IP56 rating and successful testing in heavy rain make the Move 2 a confident choice for use in gardens, patios and other outdoor spots where it may be exposed to showers and bad weather, though reviewers stress it is not fully waterproof and should not be submerged.
• Drop resistance durability 3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
  Reviews describe the Move 2’s IP56-rated build as sturdy enough to keep playing after bumps and even big drops, often showing only light scuffs on the upper casing while the metal grille and rubber base remain unscathed. Owners still caution that a hard impact on rocks or gravel can leave cosmetic blemishes, even if the speaker continues to function.
• App reliability 3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.5
  Reviews describe the Sonos app as central to the Move 2 experience and generally reliable, making setup, streaming and multi-room control quick and easy, but some still find it cluttered, Sonos-Radio-centric and note quirks like buried options and imperfect search, particularly for certain Apple Music playlists.