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Sonos Move 2 — Smart/Portable · $449
Sonos

Sonos Move 2

Smart/Portable · $449

87
/ 100
From $449
VS
Sonos Move 2 wins by 5
Sonos Roam 2 · Black — Smart/Portable · $179
Sonos

Sonos Roam 2 · Black

Smart/Portable · $179

82
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict

Sonos Move 2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Move 2 lands at 87 and Sonos Roam 2 · Black at 82. That puts Sonos Move 2 ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sonos Move 2 if…

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

Pick Sonos Roam 2 · Black 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

Sonos Move 2

Compared on the sound sub-score

Sonos Move 2 leads on sound (87 vs 82).

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

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

Value for money

Sonos Roam 2 · Black

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Roam 2 · Black more score per dollar ($179 vs $449).

Sonos Move 2 87
vs
82 Sonos Roam 2 · Black

Score breakdown

Sonos Move 2
87
sound 87
features 85
design 88
ecosystem 84
Sonos Roam 2 · Black
82
sound 82
features 80
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Sonos Move 2 versus Sonos Roam 2 · Black — full spec comparison
Spec Sonos Move 2 Sonos Roam 2 · Black

Sonos Move 2

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

Sonos Roam 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

FAQ: Sonos Move 2 vs Sonos Roam 2 · Black

Which is better, Sonos Move 2 or Sonos Roam 2 · Black? +

Sonos Move 2 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sonos Move 2 worth the price? +

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

Is Sonos Roam 2 · Black worth the price? +

At $179, Sonos Roam 2 · Black delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in design.

Does Sonos Move 2 or Sonos Roam 2 · Black 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 better for sound, Sonos Move 2 or Sonos Roam 2 · Black? +

Sonos Move 2 — leads on sound (87 vs 82). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, Sonos Move 2 or Sonos Roam 2 · Black? +

Sonos Roam 2 · Black — more score per dollar ($179 vs $449). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.