Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | JBL - Flip 7 | Sonos - Move 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 35 W | 70 W |
| Battery | 16 h | 24 h |
| Low-end response | 60 Hz | 47 Hz |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP56 |
Between the Flip 7 and Move 2, the Flip 7 comes out ahead in water resistance, while the Move 2 wins on output power / battery. Overall, the Flip 7 scores 72.3 and the Move 2 scores 76.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Move 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (72.3 vs 76.7), but the 4.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Flip 7 if you care most about water resistance. The biggest gaps in its favor are water resistance. The single most decisive one: Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP56).
Pick the Move 2 if you care most about output power / battery. Its strongest claims are output power, battery, low-end response. The single most decisive one: Output power — 100.00% more. 70 W vs 35 W.
Both ship with comparable stereo pairing, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: JBL - Flip 7 or Sonos - Move 2?
Sonos - Move 2 leads the current Mars Score by 4.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare output power, battery, water resistance against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose JBL - Flip 7 if…
JBL - Flip 7 has the measurable edge on ip rating.
Choose Sonos - Move 2 if…
Sonos - Move 2 has the measurable edge on output w, battery h, frequency low hz.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why JBL - Flip 7 wins
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP56).
Why Sonos - Move 2 wins
- ▲Output power — 100.00% more. 70 W vs 35 W.
- ▲Battery — 50.00% more. 24 h vs 16 h.
- ▲Low-end response — 13.00 Hz less. 47 vs 60.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | JBL - Flip 7 | Sonos - Move 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 35 W | 70 Wlead |
| Low-end response | 60 Hz | 47 Hzlead |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | JBL - Flip 7 | Sonos - Move 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68lead | IP56 |
| Weight | 560 glead | 3000 g |
Battery
| Spec | JBL - Flip 7 | Sonos - Move 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 16 h | 24 hlead |
| USB out (powerbank) | false | false |