If you’re looking for a versatile speaker that works just about anywhere you use it, the Sonos Move is an excellent (but expensive) option. It works as a full-fledged Sonos speaker at home and can be used in a wide variety of outdoor environments, as well.

All the features you’d expect from a Sonos speaker; Good sound quality; Solid battery life; First Sonos with Bluetooth; Weather-resistant and rugged design

Expensive; Sound quality isn’t as good as other speakers in this price range

When you first encounter the Move, Sonos' first portable speaker, be prepared for something big. At 9.44 inches tall and 6.6 pounds (3 kg), it's significantly larger than the Sonos One and also costs about twice as much at $400 (£399, AU$649). When most people think portable, they think small, but the Move has some serious heft. At first blush it looks almost too nice to be an outdoor speaker.

If you can live with its price and size, the Sonos Move is an excellent portable wireless speaker that expands the play area of your Sonos system.

A solid portable speaker for an existing Sonos system; Sturdy, water-resistant, dustproof and voice-enabled (on a Wi-Fi network) with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa; Up to 10 hours of playback; Autotuning system calibrates to any environment; The battery is replaceable.

Somewhat expensive, the Move is big and hefty for a portable speaker; Battery life can be adversely impacted by how you use it.

If you’re after a Sonos that’ll work over Bluetooth or one that you can pick up and carry around your house, the Move is exactly that.

Even if the portability of the Move ends up a little undercut by the weight involved, the Sonos Move still up to most of its potential.

Portability; Seamless to integrate; Great audio quality;

Expensive; Uneven design; Charger cradle feels cheap;

Nos encontramos ante el primer producto portable de SONOS, y estoy seguro que ha sido un gran desafío para sus ingenieros. El resultado ha sido muy satisfactorio bajo mi punto de vista. Moves es un altavoz que hereda todo lo bueno de productos como SONOS One y lo extiende a un dispositivo portable.

Diseño impecable para poder moverlo con una sola mano; Base de carga compacta y ligera; Sonido a la altura de cualquier altavoz de su tamaño no portable; Resistencia IP56; Gran calidad de construcción; WiFi y AirPlay 2; Integración con Alexa y Google Assistant

La duración de la batería no es la prometida y es sistema de hibernación es mejorable

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Brilliant sound in both modes; Very durable; Long battery life

Expensive; Mic pickup a bit iffy; Really heavy

Sonos is best known for popularizing multi-room audio, and until now, none of those "rooms" have included your back patio. The Sonos Move shifts this paradigm. At $399, the Move is far from cheap, but it delivers powerful audio in a battery-powered, outdoor-friendly design. It's quite large for a portable speaker, but its size allows it to deliver some serious bass depth. Its sculpted, bass-forward sound signature may not appeal to audio purists, but there's no denying the Move's power, quality, and thoughtful design. It's a step in a new direction for Sonos, and we think it's the right one.Design Measuring 9.5 by 6.3 by 5.0 inches (HWD), the slightly rounded Move has an eggshell-like finish in black or white. Its IP56 rating means it can handle limited dust exposure, as well as water projected from any direction, though it shouldn't be submerged. In other words, poolside splashes or rain won't harm the speaker, and it can get a little dirty, too. It's also built to withstand inte...

The Sonos Move is a powerful multi-room smart speaker with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control, as well as a durable, battery-powered design you can use anywhere.

Powerful audio with rich bass depth and bright highs; Portable, dust- and water-resistant build; Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control

Expensive; Heavy; Sculpted, mono sound signature not for everyone

We took a Sonos speaker on its first trip outside the house and off of Wi-Fi.

Outstanding sound with strong base and a sound signature that auto-tunes itself depending on where you place it. Splash resistant (IP56). Works with any existing Sonos setup. Microphones for barking at Google or Alexa voice assistants. Drop resistant. Bluetooth compatible.

Cannot use the Sonos app while in Bluetooth mode. No advanced Bluetooth features (can only connect to one device at a time via Bluetooth). Not submersible in water, and touch controls tend to go haywire when wet. Expensive.

Sonos has been the leading brand in wireless whole-home audio since the company effectively created the category almost 20 years ago. But in all that time, it has steadfastly refused to support Bluetooth wireless connections on its devices. Only Sonos knows all the reasons why the company held back, but that chapter is now closed. The company’s first truly portable (and Bluetooth-capable) $399 Move is here. The only remaining question is, given the considerable investment it requires, is the Move worth it? Sonos products have a reputation for superb build quality, and whether we’re talking about a Sonos One SL (formerly the Play:1) or a Sonos Sub, each speaker feels solid and substantial. The Sonos Move takes this even further. It weighs 6.6 pounds, making it over two pounds heavier than a Sonos One, and nearly twice the weight of the Ultimate Ears Megablast, a portable speaker that has many of the same features. Still, thanks to its well-designed integrated carry-handle, you can carry...

Superb build quality; Integration with Sonos systems; Sounds especially good outdoors; User-replaceable battery;

Sonos app doesn’t work over Bluetooth; Big size, big price;

We gave the original $399 Sonos Move high marks for pairing the company's Wi-Fi-based streaming experience with an outdoor-friendly, Bluetooth-capable design. The $449 Move 2 costs more and drops Google Assistant support, but dual tweeters give it the advantage of stereo sound, and it lasts more than twice as long as the original on battery. Beyond this, this smart speaker benefits from hands-free Alexa and Sonos Voice Control, as well as the intuitive Sonos app, which smoothly handles everything from multiroom setup to music streaming. Thanks to its robust stereo audio and longer battery life, the Move 2 is an easy recommendation for Sonos users who want to listen both indoors and out. For inside-only listeners, however, the Sonos Era 300 offers more power and Dolby Atmos support for the same price, earning it our Editors' Choice award.A Familiar Design With Upgraded Tweeters Available in matte black, olive (green), or white, the 6.6-pound Move 2 measures 9.5 by 6.3 by 5.0 inches...

The Move 2 improves upon with predecessor with stereo audio and longer battery life, making it the best Sonos speaker for listening to music outside.

Powerful audio output with rich bass and bright highs; Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming; Excellent Sonos app; Hands-free Alexa and Sonos Voice Control; Improved battery life

Not fully waterproof; Outdated Bluetooth specs; Expensive

A premium home audio experience that can also be used wirelessly for outdoor listening

Great sound quality; great volume; battery powered; easy to connect/control multiple speakers

Expensive; somewhat heavy to move around when used in battery mode; Expensive; somewhat heavy to move around when used in battery mode