Amazon - Echo Dot (5th gen) with Clock vs Sonos - Move (1st gen)

The Move (1st gen) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.6 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 Echo Dot (5th gen) with Clock if you care most about matter / thread. The biggest gaps in its favor are matter / thread.

Pick the Move (1st gen) if you care most about output. Its strongest claims are output.

Both ship with comparable voice assistant, dolby atmos, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the Move (1st gen) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.