Sonos Move 2: MOVE ON UP

The updated Move 2 costs a little more but if you want to take your music with you, it can’t be beaten. Portable sound just got better

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Like the original Sonos Move, which launched back in 2019, the Move 2 looks more like a static, indoor smart speaker. But thanks to the cleverly designed built-in handle and the internal battery, you can pick it up and take it on the move.

The Sonos Move 2 comes in at a rather sustainable price of ₹47,000. That's ₹5,200 more than the original model (which is also still available) and the same price as the rather excellent Sonos Era 300 home speaker. It's actually more expensive than any other portable Bluetooth speaker on the market. The question is, does that really matter if it's the best? The ultimate selling point of the Move 2 is its ability to provide great sound outdoors, or away from a power source. This is thanks to the new larger 44Wh battery that can provide up to 24 hours of continuous playback. That's a big jump from the original Move's 36Wh battery, which delivered 11 hours of playback. That means it will keep going for a full day out or even a weekend away.

It's not just the battery that makes the Move 2 ideal for outdoor use. It is IP56 water resistant and drop resistant, thanks to shock-absorbent materials and it has a built-in handle that makes it easy to carry around. For charging, the Move 2 sits on a halo charging base that allows you to pick up and set down the device into the base without having to physically plug in.

Using it outdoors you can connect via Bluetooth or the USB-C line-in socket. When you're in your home or even in your garden, the Move 2 connects via Wi-Fi, using Wi-Fi 6 where supported, to connect to your home network for streaming, or via your phone. There's Apple AirPlay 2 for Apple devices too, so it syncs straight from the iPhone as one of the speaker options directly in Apple Music (though not for calls).