Updated August 2026
Data from Amazon and official Sonos site.
2026 verdict
Big stationary hi-fi or a speaker you can carry outside? The Sonos Move 2 takes this comparison against the Sonos Five, costing considerably less with a marginally better owner rating, and offering something the Five cannot: a battery and Bluetooth, so it plays on a patio, in a garden or anywhere off the home network. For most households that flexibility is worth more than the last increment of output. The Sonos Five is the sound-first choice, a large mains-powered speaker built for a room where it will stay put, and it wins on control breadth, working with Google Home as well as Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Home Assistant. If you want the fullest stereo presentation in a living room or study, that is what it is for. Choose the Sonos Five for stationary listening and Google Home support, and the Sonos Move 2 for a cheaper, better-rated speaker that goes where you go.
| Feature | Sonos Five | Sonos Move 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.00 | $399.00 | Sonos Move 2 |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.5 | Sonos Move 2 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant | Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant | Sonos Five |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Tie |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control | Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control | Tie |
$599.00
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant
- - Price: $599.00 vs $399.00
- - Rating: 4.4 vs 4.5
Winner
20% OFF
$399.00
$499.00
- + Price: $399.00
- + Rating: 4.5
- - Integrations: Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Sonos Five or Sonos Move 2?
The Sonos Move 2, which costs considerably less, rates slightly higher and adds battery power with Bluetooth for portable use. The Sonos Five wins on integrations, including Google Home, and on sheer stationary output.
What is the biggest difference between the two?
Portability. The Sonos Move 2 has a battery and Bluetooth so it can leave the house, while the Sonos Five is a large mains-powered speaker designed to stay in one room.
Which one sounds better?
The Sonos Five is the larger, sound-first design for a fixed position, so it delivers the fuller presentation in a living room. The Sonos Move 2 trades some of that for portability and stereo sound in a much smaller body.
Which one works with Google Home?
The Sonos Five, which supports Google Home alongside Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Home Assistant. The Sonos Move 2 covers Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Home Assistant.
Can either play without Wi-Fi?
The Sonos Move 2 can, using Bluetooth and its internal battery. The Sonos Five needs mains power and the home network.
Who should buy the Sonos Five?
Buyers who want the biggest stationary sound in a dedicated listening room and value Google Home support, with no need to move the speaker around.
Who should buy the Sonos Move 2?
Buyers who want one speaker for the kitchen, the garden and everywhere between, with Bluetooth for off-network playback, at a considerably lower price.
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