Between the Pill (2024) and Move 2, the Pill (2024) comes out ahead in water resistance, while the Move 2 wins on output power and low-end response. Overall, the Pill (2024) scores 60.5 and the Move 2 scores 69 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Move 2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.5 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 Pill (2024) if you care most about water resistance. The biggest gaps in its favor are water resistance.
Pick the Move 2 if you care most about output power and low-end response. Its strongest claims are output power, low-end response.
Both ship with comparable battery, stereo pairing, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Move 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - Pill (2024) wins
- ▲Water resistance: IP67 (vs IP56).
Why Sonos - Move 2 wins
- ▲Output power — 250.00% more. 70 W vs 20 W.
- ▲Low-end response — 13.00 Hz less. 47 vs 60.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | Sonos - Move 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 20 W | 70 Wlead |
| Low-end response | 60 Hz | 47 Hzlead |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | Sonos - Move 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67lead | IP56 |
| Weight | 680 glead | 3000 g |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | Sonos - Move 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 24 h | 24 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | truelead | false |
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