Sonos Move Portable Wireless Speaker

Music on the Move

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Sonos is no stranger to compact speakers that play without wires, but the new Move ($399) is the first truly portable, battery powered model to come from the company. The Move’s connectivity options let you tote it around the house and even outside when using Wi-Fi; beyond that, as long as it’s charged up, you can take it anywhere and stream music via Bluetooth. The Move comes with a dedicated (and dare we say, stylish) charging base that eliminates fumbling around with connecting cables, and it can also be charged via USB-C (cable not included).

The Move seems almost too big to be portable—at 10 inches high and 6.6 pounds, it can’t be slipped easily into a backpack. But there’s a reason for that heft. The Move’s rechargeable battery provides up to 10 hours of playback and, unlike the battery provided in most portables, it can be replaced. Sonos claims the battery should last for 3 yearsor 900 recharges. (The price for a replacement is unavailable at this time.) Extra bases are available for $80 so you can easily charge the Move from multiple rooms in your home.

The Move’s IP56-rated weatherproof/dustproof case is wrapped with metal mesh around the sides and has a rubberized roundedbottom and a sturdy, well-balanced grip opening on the back panel. Sonos claims the Move is crashresistant and able to withstand up to a 6-foot drop.

While I didn’t test that ability, I did note that it comes with a nice fabric carrying bag.