Sonos Move 2
The Move 2 lets you go anywhere and has a 24-hour battery packed into a portable (albeit fairly hefty) design. Auto Trueplay tunes the speaker's audio output for wherever you're listening, inside or out.
For
- Powerful, balanced sound
- Can pair with another Move 2 for true stereo over Wi-Fi
- 24 hours of battery life
- Multiple voice assistants
Against
- Too heavy to carry far
- Price feels high
Bose SoundLink Max
The Bose SoundLink Max is a Bluetooth-only portable speaker. It's lighter than the Sonos, has strong durability credentials for life on the road, and battery life runs to 20 hours. It costs $50 less than the Sonos, too.
For
- Big, wide soundstage that defies speaker size
- Compact size with sturdy carry handle
- 20-hour battery life
Against
- Sound hardens up at higher volumes
- Full battery top-ups take up to 5 hours
