Smart Speaker Comparison · UK 2026
Sonos Era 300 vs Sonos Move 2
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the Sonos Era 300 and the Sonos Move 2 are Wi-Fi 6 Sonos speakers with Amazon Alexa. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Sonos specs come from Sonos’s own UK pages.
Quick verdict
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Sonos Era 300
Pick it for: Four tweeters, one firing upward for Dolby Atmos, and two woofers (the Move 2: two tweeters, one mid-woofer) · Six class-D amplifiers (the Move 2: three)
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Quick comparison
| Spec |
Sonos Era 300 |
Sonos Move 2 |
| Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi 6, 2.4 and 5 GHz |
Wi-Fi 6, 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Power |
Mains, through its power cord |
44 Wh removable battery, up to 24 hours; charging base and 45W USB PD adapter included |
| Voice |
Amazon Alexa; Sonos Voice Control (US English and French only, per Sonos); mic switch on the back |
Amazon Alexa; Sonos Voice Control (US English and French only) |
| Key specs from our review |
Dolby Atmos Music over Wi-Fi
Four tweeters, two woofers
Six class-D amplifiers
Bluetooth 5.3 and AirPlay 2
Trueplay Quick Tuning (iOS and Android) |
Two angled tweeters and a mid-woofer
Three class-D amplifiers
IP56, drop resistant
3 kg
Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 |
Sonos Era 300
Pros
- Dolby Atmos Music from one speaker, with an upward-firing tweeter in a directional horn
- Four tweeters and two angled woofers, with six class-D amplifiers
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 and AirPlay 2 in one speaker
- Trueplay Quick Tuning works on iOS and Android
Cons
- Needs space: about 2 ft (0.61 m) above it, at least 8 in each side, and not an enclosed shelf
- Dolby Atmos Music needs a subscription to Amazon Music, Apple Music or TIDAL
- Line-in and Ethernet each need an adapter, sold separately
Sonos Move 2
Pros
- Up to 24 hours of continuous playback, per Sonos
- Charging base and 45W USB PD adapter in the box
- IP56 dust and water resistance, and drop resistant
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 in one speaker
Cons
- Weighs 3 kg
- Sonos Voice Control currently supports US English and French only, so Alexa is the UK voice option
- The charging base is for indoor use only
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Which should you buy?
Why choose the Sonos Era 300
- Four tweeters, one firing upward for Dolby Atmos, and two woofers (the Move 2: two tweeters, one mid-woofer)
- Six class-D amplifiers (the Move 2: three)
Why choose the Sonos Move 2
- Battery rated at up to 24 hours of playback (the Era 300: mains power only)
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