Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | JBL - Xtreme 4 | Sonos - Move 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 100 W | 70 W |
| Low-end response | 53 Hz | 47 Hz |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP56 |
Between the Xtreme 4 and Move 2, the Xtreme 4 comes out ahead in output power / water resistance, while the Move 2 wins on low-end response. Overall, the Xtreme 4 scores 78.6 and the Move 2 scores 71.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xtreme 4 edges ahead on the Mars Score (78.6 vs 71.5), but the 7.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Xtreme 4 if you care most about output power / water resistance. The biggest gaps in its favor are output power, water resistance. The single most decisive one: Output power — 42.86% more. 100 W vs 70 W.
Pick the Move 2 if you care most about low-end response. Its strongest claims are low-end response. The single most decisive one: Low-end response — 6.00 Hz less. 47 vs 53.
Both ship with comparable battery, stereo pairing, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Xtreme 4 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: JBL - Xtreme 4 or Sonos - Move 2?
JBL - Xtreme 4 leads the current Mars Score by 7.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare output power, water resistance against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose JBL - Xtreme 4 if…
JBL - Xtreme 4 has the measurable edge on output w, ip rating.
Choose Sonos - Move 2 if…
Sonos - Move 2 has the measurable edge on 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 - Xtreme 4 wins
- ▲Output power — 42.86% more. 100 W vs 70 W.
- ▲Water resistance: IP67 (vs IP56).
Why Sonos - Move 2 wins
- ▲Low-end response — 6.00 Hz less. 47 vs 53.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | JBL - Xtreme 4 | Sonos - Move 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 100 Wlead | 70 W |
| Low-end response | 53 Hz | 47 Hzlead |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | JBL - Xtreme 4 | Sonos - Move 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67lead | IP56 |
| Weight | 2150 glead | 3000 g |
Battery
| Spec | JBL - Xtreme 4 | Sonos - Move 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 24 h | 24 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | truelead | false |