Sonos Move

278 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 278 reviews of Sonos Move. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability and size. The design and sound are also appreciated. Comments are divided on the treble quality. There are some negative opinions about the price.

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Expert review by : Simon Cohen (digitaltrends.com)

Sonos Move review: Great outdoors

Sonos' first Bluetooth speaker was made for life outdoors, and can power a pool party single-handedly. But is it worth the investment? Here's our full review.

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

The Sonos Move is a pricey portable, but it sure can power a pool party

Jun, 2020

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Sonos Move review: Versatility doesn't come cheap

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...

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

Sep, 2019

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Expert review by : Simon Cohen (digitaltrends.com)

Sonos Move hands-on review: A rugged, powerful, and portable Bluetooth speaker

After years of consciously staying away from wireless Bluetooth speakers, Sonos has joined the party with the $399 Move, a fully portable smart speaker that lasts 10 hours on a charge, has adaptive sound, and can withstand some of the worst conditions...

Sonos fans finally get the Bluetooth speaker they've waited for

Sep, 2019

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Sonos Move Review

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,...

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

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.

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : Dan Seifert (theverge.com)

SONOS MOVE REVIEW: HOUSE SHAKER, NOT ROAD WARRIOR

For the past week or so, I've been listening to music on a wireless speaker in my living room, in my kitchen, in my home office, on my patio, and even at the park. While some people might do this with a variety of different speakers, I've been using...

Loud, full sound Reliable wireless connectivity Seamlessly integrates with other Sonos products Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant on board Sounds great indoors or out

Pricey Some significant setup bugs and headaches Too big and heavy to travel with 10-hour battery life is shorter than other Bluetooth speakers

If you’re looking for a truly portable Bluetooth speaker to take to the park or the beach, the Move is not the right solution. But if you’ve been wanting the ability to take your Sonos speaker out to the patio, down to the basement, in the garage, or...

Sep, 2019

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Expert review by : David Carnoy ,Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)

Sonos Move review

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...

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...

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 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.

Sep, 2019

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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Sonos Move Review: Cutting cords not corners

Expectations were high for Sonos Move, the multi-room audio company's first portable, Bluetooth-compatible speaker. Dangerously high, you could argue: Sonos says its users have been asking for a completely wire-free speaker pretty much from day one,...

Sonos style subtly integrates ruggedization ; Sounds great, inside and out ; Automatic Trueplay is simple and effective ; Long battery life and fast recharging ; Replaceable battery is reassuring

Expensive for a Bluetooth speaker ; Bluetooth experience lacks some of the Sonos niceties

Sep, 2019

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Expert review by : Michael Brown (techhive.com)

Sonos Move review: Glorious audio performances at home and on the road

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, indoors, outdoors, portable, and battery powered: The Sonos Move is the best speaker Sonos has built in years.

Fantastic audio performance, indoors and out ; Automatic Trueplay optimizes audio performance for wherever the speaker is playing ; Amazing range while operating over Wi-Fi ; Long battery life and smart battery-charging tech

Highly directional sound stage (it's wide, but not circular) ; No support for the aptX or aptX HD Bluetooth codecs ; Limited to 16-bit/48kHz resolution

The Sonos Move is a two-way mono speaker with one Class D amplifier driving a down-firing tweeter and a second Class D amp driving a front-firing woofer. Sonos has declined to reveal much beyond that, including what materials the drivers are fabricated...

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Expert review by : Robin John (mysmartprice)

Sonos Move Review - Pros and cons, Verdict | MySmartPrice

The Sonos Move is the company's first foray into the portable Bluetooth speaker department. The speaker packs in some interesting specs. But, it comes at a price. Should you buy it? The Sonos Move is the company's first foray into the portable...

Nov, 2023

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Expert review by : Luke Edwards (toptenreviews.com)

Sonos Move review

The Sonos Move is a great smart speaker option for anyone that wants true battery-powered portability.

Super auto-calibrated sound ; Battery powered ; Google Assistant and Alexa ; IP56 weather rated ; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Expensive ; No aptX support

Sonos Move is the make-no-compromise speaker offering smart assistants, battery-powered outdoor use, waterproofing, great auto-calibrating sound and multi-room support.

May, 2022