Amazon Echo (4th Gen) vs Sonos Move 2

The Amazon Echo (4th Gen) wins overall on the site, being far cheaper, higher-rated, and a Zigbee and Thread hub with temperature and motion sensors. The Sonos Move 2 leads on integrations, voice options and warranty, and adds portability, so it wins for anyone who needs a battery-powered outdoor speaker.

Portability. The Move 2 is a large, battery-powered speaker built for patios, pools and moving room to room, while the Echo (4th Gen) is a stationary, mains-powered unit that doubles as a Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub with sensors. One goes outside, the other runs your smart home.

The Sonos Move 2, which is designed for indoor-outdoor life with a battery that lasts a full day and a rugged, weather-tolerant build. The Echo (4th Gen) needs mains power and stays put, but it adds a Zigbee and Thread hub and a temperature sensor the Move 2 does not have.

Alexa users who want an affordable indoor speaker that also serves as a Zigbee and Thread hub with a temperature sensor. It is the value and smart home choice when portability is not needed.

Anyone who wants one powerful, portable speaker for patios, pools and travel around the home, with wide platform support and a 1-year warranty. It trades the Echo's hub and sensors for battery power and outdoor-ready sound.