Bose Home Speaker 500 vs Sonos Move
Bose Home Speaker 500
2018 · $399 today
7652
Sonos Move
2019 · $449 today
8159
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Bose Home Speaker 500 is better
- Weight: 1240 g vs 3000 g(2.4× less)
Why Sonos Move is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Sonos Move leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Bose Home Speaker 500 | Sonos Move |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Configuration | Dual opposing drivers, stereo | 1 tweeter + 1 mid-woofer |
| Far-field Microphones | 8-mic array | — |
| Battery Life | — | 11 hours |
| Assistant | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant |
| Display | LCD status display | — |
| Trueplay Tuning | — | Automatic |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP56 |
| Design | ||
| Height | 7.25 in | — |
| Weight | 1240 g● | 3000 g |