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Sonos Move 2 · Black — Smart/Portable · $449
Sonos

Sonos Move 2 · Black

Smart/Portable · $449

87
/ 100
From $449
VS
Sonos Move 2 · Black wins by 1
Bose Home Speaker 500 · Olive — Smart/Portable · $549
Bose

Bose Home Speaker 500 · Olive

Smart/Portable · $549

86
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict

Sonos Move 2 · Black takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Move 2 · Black lands at 87 and Bose Home Speaker 500 · Olive at 86. That puts Sonos Move 2 · Black ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sonos Move 2 · Black if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some

Pick Bose Home Speaker 500 · Olive if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sound

Tie

Compared on the sound sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Sonos Move 2 · Black

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Move 2 · Black more score per dollar ($449 vs $549).

Sonos Move 2 · Black 87
vs
86 Bose Home Speaker 500 · Olive

Score breakdown

Sonos Move 2 · Black
87
sound 87
features 85
design 88
ecosystem 84
Bose Home Speaker 500 · Olive
86
sound 86
features 84
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Sonos Move 2 · Black versus Bose Home Speaker 500 · Olive — full spec comparison
Spec Sonos Move 2 · Black Bose Home Speaker 500 · Olive

Sonos Move 2 · Black

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

Bose Home Speaker 500 · Olive

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

FAQ: Sonos Move 2 · Black vs Bose Home Speaker 500 · Olive

Which is better, Sonos Move 2 · Black or Bose Home Speaker 500 · Olive? +

Sonos Move 2 · Black scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sonos Move 2 · Black worth the price? +

At $449, Sonos Move 2 · Black delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in design.

Is Bose Home Speaker 500 · Olive worth the price? +

At $549, Bose Home Speaker 500 · Olive delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.

Does Sonos Move 2 · Black or Bose Home Speaker 500 · Olive last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Sonos Move 2 · Black or Bose Home Speaker 500 · Olive? +

Sonos Move 2 · Black — more score per dollar ($449 vs $549). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.