Introducing the Move 2, an impressive addition to the Sonos lineup, offering a remarkable boost in portability and sound quality. Unlike its predecessor, this new iteration finally delivers authentic stereo sound, creating a vastly expanded soundstage. Furthermore, the battery life has more than doubled, and the overall user experience has undergone significant enhancements.
At first glance, the Sonos Move 2 closely resembles its predecessor. With dimensions measuring 16 x 12.7 centimeters and a height of 24.1 centimeters, it retains a relatively substantial size for a portable speaker, weighing in at 3 kilograms. However, Sonos has refined the user interface, introducing a touch-sensitive slider on the top for effortless volume adjustments. Additionally, a dedicated slider on the back provides the convenience of disabling the microphones to safeguard your privacy.
The Move 2 boasts stereo sound capabilities, thanks to its two tweeters, promising a broader and more immersive soundstage. Complementing this are the impressive low-midrange drivers, delivering deep and resonant bass. Fine-tuning the audio experience is made simple with an integrated equalizer in the Sonos app, while Sonos TruePlay utilizes built-in microphones to automatically adapt the sound to suit your surroundings. These microphones also serve a dual purpose, facilitating voice control through Sonos Voice Control and Amazon Alexa.
Designed with durability in mind, the Move 2 is IP56 certified, offering protection against heavy rain. The battery life has been significantly extended to a remarkable 24 hours, accompanied by a more than 40% reduction in idle power consumption. Users will appreciate the user-replaceable 44 Wh battery, and Sonos plans to provide spare parts for easy replacement.
Driving the smart features is a processor with four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.4 GHz, supported by 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of flash memory. The speaker also boasts support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, and the Sonos app opens the door to seamless connectivity with hundreds of streaming services. Additionally, the Sonos Move 2 is compatible with Apple AirPlay 2.
Sonos Move 2 price and release date
The Sonos Move 2 is now available for pre-order on Bhphotovideo.com and Amazon.co.uk, with a price tag of $449 or £449. It’s offered in a choice of three striking colors: black, white, or green. Deliveries are scheduled to commence on September 13th.
