Sonos - Move (1st gen) vs Sonos - Symfonisk Bookshelf (Gen 2)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sonos - Move (1st gen) | Sonos - Symfonisk Bookshelf (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 60 W |
Between the Move (1st gen) and Symfonisk Bookshelf (Gen 2), the Move (1st gen) comes out ahead in output, while the Symfonisk Bookshelf (Gen 2) wins on several specs. Overall, the Move (1st gen) scores 51.1 and the Symfonisk Bookshelf (Gen 2) scores 55 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Symfonisk Bookshelf (Gen 2) edges ahead on the Mars Score (51.1 vs 55), but the 3.9-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Move (1st gen) if you care most about output. The biggest gaps in its favor are output. The single most decisive one: Output: 60 W vs W.
The Symfonisk Bookshelf (Gen 2) similarly does not 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 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: Sonos - Move (1st gen) or Sonos - Symfonisk Bookshelf (Gen 2)?
Sonos - Symfonisk Bookshelf (Gen 2) leads the current Mars Score by 3.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare output against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sonos - Move (1st gen) if…
Sonos - Move (1st gen) has the measurable edge on output w.
Choose Sonos - Symfonisk Bookshelf (Gen 2) if…
Sonos - Symfonisk Bookshelf (Gen 2) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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 Sonos - Move (1st gen) wins
- ▲Output: 60 W vs W.
Why Sonos - Symfonisk Bookshelf (Gen 2) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Sonos - Move (1st gen) | Sonos - Symfonisk Bookshelf (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 60 Wlead | |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | false | false |
| Built-in display | false | false |
Assistant & Smart Home
| Spec | Sonos - Move (1st gen) | Sonos - Symfonisk Bookshelf (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Voice assistant | Alexa | Alexa |
| Matter / Thread | false | false |
| Zigbee hub | false | false |