Sonos Move (1st Gen)

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Sentiment score88% positive
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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

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Reddit IconAdMuch7817
6 months ago

I have 4. Only issue I have is whenever the Sonos system gets glitchy, these seem to be the speakers most affected. Losing volume control, etc. But when they work, they’re awesome. I bring them by the pool and the system sounds amazing

6 months ago

Not enough to tell you not to buy one, but they can be annoying sometimes.

Reddit IconAtty_for_hire
9 months ago

I just bought one and love it. Great sound for what it is. And the portability is amazing. I bought it for grilling and hanging outside and being able to come inside with the same music rocking. It does that without complaint. The portability has been a game changer as I can place it in random rooms of my house either because I want to, or I’m trying to achieve seamless sound in multiple places. I was doing a project that was adjacent to my kitchen where I have to Sonos Ones. I put the move on the adjacent space. Both playing the same music, is it high fidelity, no. But it allowed me to jam out, not use ear buds, and not have to start stop music as I moved between spaces. I want another so I can have true stereo in the backyard. But one is already enough to annoy the neighbors! Maybe in the next house!

Reddit IconDefiant-Shoulder-896
6 months ago

100% my favorite speaker

Reddit IconDot-Circle-Dot
3 months ago

I would KILL for this! The camp speaker is comically bad. If they did a collaboration with Sonos and had a Sonos Move quality speaker that fit in the camp speaker spot and charged automatically… there’s almost no amount of money I wouldn’t pay to acquire that. I love my Sonos Move so much. Pretty much every time I turn it on I am impressed by the quality of the sound and deep bass that they were able to get out of that little thing.

Reddit IconFalse_Mulberry8601
6 months ago

I’ve had it for a month. I originally dismissed it as I have the roam, but it really is good. Good build quality, no issues with setup or daily use and is a handy portable speaker that doesn’t compromise on spec.

Reddit IconFatalfury39
10 months ago

How does the Bose max compare to the Flex gen 1 and gen 2? I have a gen 1 and am looking to upgrade, use case is mostly outside in the backyard or camping, sometimes indoors when away from home. For home use I already use a Sonos Move gen 1 which has been great for me so far

Reddit IconGarty001
6 months ago

Can’t talk you out of it. I have 2!

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