Sonos - Move (1st gen) vs Sonos - Symfonisk Bookshelf (Gen 2)

The Move (1st gen) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the Move (1st gen) if you care most about output. The biggest gaps in its favor are output.

The Symfonisk Bookshelf (Gen 2) similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.

Both ship with comparable voice assistant, dolby atmos, matter / thread, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the Move (1st gen) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.