Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Marshall - Tufton | Sonos - Move 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 20 h | 24 h |
| Output power | 80 W | 70 W |
| Water resistance | IPX2 | IP56 |
Between the Tufton and Move 2, the Tufton comes out ahead in output power, while the Move 2 wins on battery / water resistance. Overall, the Tufton scores 60.3 and the Move 2 scores 71.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Move 2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.2 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 Tufton if you care most about output power. The biggest gaps in its favor are output power. The single most decisive one: Output power — 14.29% more. 80 W vs 70 W.
Pick the Move 2 if you care most about battery / water resistance. Its strongest claims are battery, water resistance. The single most decisive one: Battery — 20.00% more. 24 h vs 20 h.
Both ship with comparable low-end response, stereo pairing, so those specs do not 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.
Which should you buy: Marshall - Tufton or Sonos - Move 2?
Sonos - Move 2 leads the current Mars Score by 11.2 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 Marshall - Tufton if…
Marshall - Tufton has the measurable edge on output w.
Choose Sonos - Move 2 if…
Sonos - Move 2 has the measurable edge on battery h, ip rating.
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 Marshall - Tufton wins
- ▲Output power — 14.29% more. 80 W vs 70 W.
Why Sonos - Move 2 wins
- ▲Battery — 20.00% more. 24 h vs 20 h.
- ▲Water resistance: IP56 (vs IPX2).
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Marshall - Tufton | Sonos - Move 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 80 Wlead | 70 W |
| Low-end response | 47 Hz | 47 Hz |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Marshall - Tufton | Sonos - Move 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX2 | IP56lead |
| Weight | 4900 g | 3000 glead |
Battery
| Spec | Marshall - Tufton | Sonos - Move 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 20 h | 24 hlead |
| USB out (powerbank) | false | false |