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Consumer ScoreTab

10.0

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Popularity Score

82%

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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.

Critic consensus:

The most versatile speaker that really does it all – but it doesn't come cheap and is quite big for a portable speaker.

— based on 22 critic reviews

Opinion Breakdown

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Praised for [22 points]

Waterproof - 20 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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91%

Waterproof [20]
Good Sound Quality - 20 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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91%

Good Sound Quality [20]
Bluetooth Connectivity - 19 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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86%

Bluetooth Connectivity [19]
WIFI-Enabled - 17 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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77%

WIFI-Enabled [17]
Durability - 17 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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77%

Durability [17]
Long Battery Life - 16 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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73%

Long Battery Life [16]
Dustproof - 15 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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68%

Dustproof [15]
Portability - 14 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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64%

Portability [14]
Voice Assistant - 14 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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64%

Voice Assistant [14]
Good Bass Sound - 11 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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50%

Good Bass Sound [11]
Loud Sound - 10 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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45%

Loud Sound [10]
Support Phone Calls - 10 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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- The Verge
- TechRadar
- SoundGuys
- WIRED
- What Hi-Fi
- World Wide Stereo
- TechCrunch
- Engadget
- TechHive
- Iphone in Canada
45%

Support Phone Calls [10]
Easy Contorls - 10 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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45%

Easy Contorls [10]
Built-in Automatic TruePlay Technology - 10 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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45%

Built-in Automatic TruePlay Technology [10]
Battery is Replaceable - 7 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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32%

Battery is Replaceable [7]
Can combine with Home Sonos Speaker Network - 7 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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32%

Can combine with Home Sonos Speaker Network [7]
Supports Spotify Connect and Apple's Airplay - 3 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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14%

Supports Spotify Connect and Apple's Airplay [3]
Non-slip Base - 3 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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14%

Non-slip Base [3]
Solid Sonos App - 2 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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- SoundGuys
- WIRED
9%

Solid Sonos App [2]
Neat Charging Base - 2 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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- What Hi-Fi
- Digital Citizen
9%

Neat Charging Base [2]
Auto tuning System - 1 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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- CNET
5%

Auto tuning System [1]
Easy Charging - 1 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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- WIRED
5%

Easy Charging [1]

Criticized for [13 points]

Expensive - 19 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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86%

Expensive [19]
Too Heavy - 17 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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77%

Too Heavy [17]
Slow Charging - 6 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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27%

Slow Charging [6]
No APTX - 4 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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18%

No APTX [4]
Not Multipoint Pairing - 3 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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14%

Not Multipoint Pairing [3]
Short Battery Life - 3 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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14%

Short Battery Life [3]
Significant Setup Bugs - 1 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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- The Verge
5%

Significant Setup Bugs [1]
Cant use as Cinema Speaker - 1 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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- TechRadar
5%

Cant use as Cinema Speaker [1]
Not Good Sound - 1 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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- Engadget
5%

Not Good Sound [1]
Bass Compression at Max Volume - 1 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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- Rtings.com
5%

Bass Compression at Max Volume [1]
No Real EQ - 1 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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- Rtings.com
5%

No Real EQ [1]
Limited to 16bit - 1 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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- TechHive
5%

Limited to 16bit [1]
Highly Directional Sound Stage - 1 out of 22 experts mentioned this.
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- TechHive
5%

Highly Directional Sound Stage [1]

July 2021 Awards and Mentions Every month we consolidate opinions of key experts for every product category

Nice! Sonos Move ranks #1 out of 16 in this month's ranking:

Ranked #2 out of 13

A close second

30 Jun 2021 (27 days ago)

Ranked #5 out of 8

Runner-up / Editor's Choice

19 Jul 2021 (8 days ago)

Ranked #3 out of 17

Best for Home

24 May 2021 (2 months ago)

Ranked #1 out of 7

Best Bluetooth Speaker

9 Jul 2021 (18 days ago)

Ranked #6 out of 6

The best multiroom-capable Bluetooth speaker

Digital Trends

7 Feb 2021 (5 months ago)

Ranked #9 out of 12

The best high-end Bluetooth speaker for outdoors

Tom's Guide

12 Jul 2021 (15 days ago)

Ranked #2 out of 5

Best Smart Speaker

27 May 2021 (2 months ago)

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This month, #1 Bluetooth Speaker is Sonos Move

Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [22]

85

Total expert reviews: 22

with a score: 15
without a score: 7

Highest score by The Guardian	100
Average score based on 22 reviews	85
Lowest score by SoundGuys	78

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.

Sonos Move 1 Year On: What We Know Now!

Review by Smart Home Sounds Ltd.

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Sonos Move Lowdown: All You Need To Know In Under 5 Mins

Review by Smart Home Sounds Ltd.

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Sonos Move: What Sonos Didn't Tell You (in-depth review)

Review by Smart Home Sounds Ltd.

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Review: Sonos Move May Be the Best All-in-one Speaker Yet

Review by AppleInsider

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Sonos Move: First look at Sonos' first portable speaker

Review by CNET

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Sonos Move review: Bring your Sonos with you

Review by SoundGuys

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From Seller:

The durable, battery-powered smart speaker for outdoor and indoor listening
Easy to use - Setup takes minutes, and control is simple with the Sonos app, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, and your voice
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth - Stream over Wi-Fi and connect Move to the rest of your Sonos system at home. Switch to Bluetooth when you're away and offline
Voice control - Amazon Alexa is built right in so in Wi-Fi you can play music, check news, set alarms, get your questions answered, and more, completely hands free
Battery that lasts - Enjoy up to 11 hours of continuous play time and deep, powerful sound. Easily recharge Move on the included base, or a compatible USB-C charger
Weather resistant - With an IP56 rating, Move stands up to humidity, rain, snow, dust, salt spray, UV rays, and extreme heat and cold
Ultra-durable - Don't worry about accidental drops or bumps. Move's components are protected by a hard-wearing, shock-resistant case
Brilliant sound - Enjoy surprisingly rich bass, a wide soundstage, and automatic Trueplay tuning, which continually adapts the sound for where you are and what you’re listening to
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.

Official Urls:

EAN Numbers: 0840136800620, 0878269008880, 8717755776761

UPC Numbers: 840136800620, 878269008880

Model Numbers: MOVE1UK1BLK, MOVE1US1

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Sonos Move is a very popular option at the top of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sony SRS-XB30 or Bose Home Speaker 500 .

Sonos Move is $418.91 more expensive than the average bluetooth speaker ($69.99).

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