Sonos Beam (Gen 2) vs Sonos Move 2 comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonos site.

2026 verdict

Fixed under the TV or carried out to the patio? The Sonos Move 2 wins this comparison against the Sonos Beam (Gen 2), costing less, rating marginally higher, and connecting far more flexibly with 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth, which is what lets it play away from the network entirely. It is a portable speaker with a battery, so it moves from kitchen to garden to a friend's house and still works. The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is the better fit for a living room and wins on control: it works with Google Home as well as Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Home Assistant, and offers Google Assistant alongside Amazon Alexa and Sonos Voice Control, plus an Ethernet port for a rock-solid wired connection. It is also a soundbar, so it handles TV audio in a way a portable speaker cannot. Choose the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) for TV sound and Google Assistant, and the Sonos Move 2 for a cheaper, better-rated speaker you can take anywhere.

Sonos

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

$499.00

Buy on Amazon USA

Winner

Sonos

Sonos Move 2

20% OFF

$399.00

$499.00

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Feature	Sonos Beam (Gen 2)	Sonos Move 2	Winner
Price	$499.00	$399.00	Sonos Move 2
Rating	4.4	4.5	Sonos Move 2
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, Ethernet	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	Sonos Move 2
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant	Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant	Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Voice Assistant	Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control	Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control	Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie

Sonos

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

$499.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant
+ Voice Assistant: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control
- Price: $499.00 vs $399.00
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.5

Winner

Sonos

Sonos Move 2

20% OFF

$399.00

$499.00

Buy on Amazon USA Buy on Amazon Canada

+ Price: $399.00
+ Rating: 4.5
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- Integrations: Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant
- Voice Assistant: Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control vs Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Sonos Beam (Gen 2) or Sonos Move 2?

The Sonos Move 2, which costs less, rates slightly higher and adds 5 GHz Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth for portable use. The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) wins on integrations, including Google Home and Google Assistant, and on Ethernet connectivity.

What is the biggest difference between the two?

One is a soundbar and the other is portable. The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) sits under a TV and handles its audio, while the Sonos Move 2 runs on battery with Bluetooth so it can be carried outside.

Which one works with Google Assistant?

The Sonos Beam (Gen 2), which supports Google Assistant alongside Amazon Alexa and Sonos Voice Control, and works with Google Home. The Sonos Move 2 offers Alexa and Sonos Voice Control.

Which one can be used away from Wi-Fi?

The Sonos Move 2, thanks to its battery and Bluetooth, so it plays in a garden or anywhere off the home network. The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is mains powered and Wi-Fi or Ethernet only.

Which one is better for TV audio?

The Sonos Beam (Gen 2), which is a soundbar designed to sit under a television and process its sound. The Sonos Move 2 is a standalone speaker and is not intended for that role.

Who should buy the Sonos Beam (Gen 2)?

Buyers who want to improve TV sound in a living room and value Google Assistant, Google Home support and a wired Ethernet connection.

Who should buy the Sonos Move 2?

Buyers who want one speaker that moves around the house and outdoors, with Bluetooth for off-network playback, at a lower price and with a slightly better rating.

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