Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sonos - Move 2 | Anker - Boom 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 70 W | 140 W |
| Battery | 24 h | 20 h |
| Low-end response | 47 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Water resistance | IP56 | IP67 |
Between the Move 2 and Boom 2 Plus, the Move 2 comes out ahead in battery, while the Boom 2 Plus wins on output power / low-end response. Overall, the Move 2 scores 76.7 and the Boom 2 Plus scores 81.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Boom 2 Plus edges ahead on the Mars Score (76.7 vs 81.8), but the 5.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Move 2 if you care most about battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery. The single most decisive one: Battery — 20.00% more. 24 h vs 20 h.
Pick the Boom 2 Plus if you care most about output power / low-end response. Its strongest claims are output power, low-end response, water resistance. The single most decisive one: Output power — 100.00% more. 140 W vs 70 W.
Both ship with comparable stereo pairing, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Boom 2 Plus 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: Sonos - Move 2 or Anker - Boom 2 Plus?
Anker - Boom 2 Plus leads the current Mars Score by 5.1 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 Sonos - Move 2 if…
Sonos - Move 2 has the measurable edge on battery h.
Choose Anker - Boom 2 Plus if…
Anker - Boom 2 Plus has the measurable edge on output w, frequency low hz, 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 Sonos - Move 2 wins
- ▲Battery — 20.00% more. 24 h vs 20 h.
Why Anker - Boom 2 Plus wins
- ▲Output power — 100.00% more. 140 W vs 70 W.
- ▲Low-end response — 2.00 Hz less. 45 vs 47.
- ▲Water resistance: IP67 (vs IP56).
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Sonos - Move 2 | Anker - Boom 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 70 W | 140 Wlead |
| Low-end response | 47 Hz | 45 Hzlead |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Sonos - Move 2 | Anker - Boom 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP56 | IP67lead |
| Weight | 3000 g | 2700 glead |
Battery
| Spec | Sonos - Move 2 | Anker - Boom 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 24 hlead | 20 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | false | truelead |