Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) vs Sonos Move 2

The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) wins overall on the site, being far cheaper, higher-rated, and adding a temperature sensor and Matter support. The Sonos Move 2 leads on integrations, voice options and warranty, and adds portability, so it wins for anyone needing a battery-powered outdoor speaker.

Portability and scale. The Move 2 is a large, battery-powered speaker built for patios, pools and moving room to room, while the Echo Dot (5th Gen) is a tiny, mains-powered Alexa speaker with a temperature sensor and Matter bridging. One travels, the other stays put and does light smart home duty.

The Sonos Move 2, which is designed for indoor-outdoor life with a full-day battery and a rugged, weather-tolerant build. The Echo Dot (5th Gen) needs mains power and stays indoors, but it adds a temperature sensor and Matter support the Move 2 does not have.

Alexa users who want an affordable indoor speaker with a temperature sensor and Matter support for a bedroom or small room. It is the value pick 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 Dot's sensors and low price for battery power and outdoor sound.