![]() It's worth noting that the Move was compatible with Sonos’ S2 software and its older S1 platform, whereas the Move 2 will be S2-only. The original only had one, so the Move 2's sound should be more room-filling. The Move 2 will deliver stereo sound thanks to its dual angled tweeters. That same USB-C port could also be used for charging a mobile device, as with other portable speakers like the JBL Charge 5. The Verge predicts this will be in the form of a new USB-C line-in connection. The Era 300 and 100 speakers have been notable for offering wired playback, so expect the same from the second-generation Move. We expect all of these features to return in the sequel. You also get direct access to more than 30 music streaming services and internet radio providers through the app. Wi-fi, voice control (Alexa and Google Assistant) and AirPlay streaming were all on board, as was Bluetooth for the first time. The first Sonos Move gave a good account of itself when it came to boasting numerous functionalities and features: being a Sonos wireless speaker and supported by the S2 platform and app, it came with all the features you’d expect from the company. The base station has been overhauled too, and now has a detachable power adapter (the original's was hard-wired). And a switch on the back turns voice assistant mics on or off. It should also get similar controls to the Sonos Era speakers, including the volume slider. This means you can play music from your phone over Bluetooth to the Move 2, which will relay it over wi-fi to every other Sonos speaker in your home – a feature missing from the original Move. In terms of interface, The Verge has further posited that the Sonos Move 2 will improve on the old model by supporting Bluetooth and wi-fi playback without making you manually switch back and forth between the two via a button on the back. It's not five different shades, as you get with the the Sonos Roam, but it's something at least. While the bulk hasn't been trimmed, we should at least get an extra colour option: olive, as seen above, to go with the standard back and white. A March 2023 report from The Verge predicts the second-generation portable will replicate its predecessor’s bulky form and shape, so if you're planning on getting one, maybe consider investing in a more robust backpack while you're at it.įrom the leaked picture (see above), it certainly looks like a bit of a beast. It seems, though, that Sonos isn't keen to put the Move on a crash diet for the summer. While Sonos may not compete with the likes of Bang & Olufsen when it comes to design, we were surprised by the rather big, heavy and bulky nature of the original Sonos Move, especially for a speaker that was meant to be ‘portable’. Sonos’ Move 2 wireless speaker rumoured to be arriving in the summer of 2023. ![]() We first heard rumblings of a possible second-generation Move alongside rumours of the new Sonos Era range (via The Verge) back in February 2023, and with the Era speaker now officially launched and reviewed, that certainly lends us confidence that the Move 2 likely isn't far behind. It generally leaves a five-year gap between each generation of its standard wireless speakers such as the Sonos One, while the Sonos Sub tends to see an upgrade every four. So it's highly likely to launch the Move 2 four years after the original. But it would be in keeping with Sonos' previous releases. That would miss the height of the summer, which would be peak season for outdoor speakers. That's according to The Verge, which has a solid track record when it comes to leaking Sonos products. The sequel is said to launch almost four years to the day later, due September 2023. The original Sonos Move made its debut on September 24, 2019. ![]()
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