Sonos Move 2 vs Sonos Sub Mini

For a usable standalone speaker, the Sonos Move 2 wins easily: it plays music on its own, supports Alexa and Sonos Voice Control, adds Bluetooth and AirPlay 2, and integrates with Home Assistant. The Sonos Sub Mini is a bass-only subwoofer with no voice control and cannot play alone, though it does carry a higher owner rating in its role as an add-on.

Portable smart speaker versus fixed subwoofer. The Move 2 is a battery-powered speaker you can carry outdoors, with a microphone, voice control and Bluetooth. The Sub Mini has no battery, no mic and no voice assistant, and it only reinforces the bass of a Sonos speaker or soundbar it is paired with.

No. The Sub Mini has no battery and must stay connected to a Sonos system indoors, and it cannot play audio on its own. The Move 2 is the portable, battery-powered option built for patios, decks and poolside listening, with Bluetooth for playback away from Wi-Fi.

Only the Move 2. It supports Amazon Alexa and Sonos Voice Control and includes a physical mic-off switch for privacy. The Sub Mini has no microphone or voice assistant at all, since it works purely as a wireless subwoofer.

Anyone wanting a single powerful speaker that travels between rooms and the outdoors, with Bluetooth, long battery life and Alexa or Sonos Voice Control built in. It suits patios, parties and workouts where a portable, self-sufficient speaker is the priority.

Owners of an existing Sonos speaker or soundbar who want deeper, cleaner bass without buying a speaker at all. Its higher rating and compact bass output make it a strong value add-on, but it complements a system rather than replacing a speaker like the Move 2.