Sonos Five
Score: 77/100
Sonos Move 2
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Sonos Move 2 is a portable, weather-proof smart speaker delivering high-fidelity stereo sound and extensive connectivity. Its substantial weight and lack of high-resolution audio limit ultra-light use. Ideal for Sonos ecosystem owners who need durable outdoor audio.
The Sonos Five is a premium wireless Hi-Fi speaker delivering rich bass, clear highs and a wide stereo soundstage, designed for stationary use in larger rooms. Its lack of Bluetooth, portability and reliance on AC power limit flexibility. Ideal for audiophiles and home-entertainment enthusiasts seeking high-fidelity stationary sound.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 6.35 kg | 3 kgbest |
2best | 2best | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 11,468 cm³ | 4,893 cm³best |
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Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.35 kg | 3.0 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm³) | 11468 cm³ | 4893 cm³ |
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Professional reviewers commend the Sonos Five for its room-filling, high-fidelity sound, powerful bass, and precise stereo imaging, while noting the lack of portability, absence of Bluetooth, and reliance on AC power as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the immersive, deep bass and ultra-wide soundstage, especially when pairing two units, but many complain about the speaker's size, weight, and lack of Bluetooth limiting outdoor use.
Professional reviewers commend the Move for its premium, room-tuned sound, robust IP56 durability, and deep integration with Sonos, AirPlay 2, Alexa and Google Assistant, while noting the trade-off of its substantial weight and the absence of high-resolution audio support.
Everyday owners consistently praise the Move's powerful bass, clear vocals, and reliable outdoor performance, especially its rain-proof design and voice-control convenience, but they commonly criticize its heft, battery drain at high volumes, and lack of wired inputs.
“"deep bass you can dance to" - User review”
“"ultra-wide soundstage" - User review”
“stands up to rain and bumps perfectly”
