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The newly-released Sonos Move 2 speaker is on sale for . This is the very first discount on the speaker and brings the price down to $360 from $450. This is part of a on select products to celebrate the NCAA March Madness tournament.
The Move 2 is considered a , with a jump in price to match. We called out the excellent battery life and quick-charging capabilities in our official review. Our reviewer noted that the speaker “seemed to blow past” the advertised 24 hours of battery life. There’s also a nifty charging “ring” contraption. Just plop the speaker in the middle of the ring and it’ll juice up, though USB-C charging is also an option.
Of course, this is a speaker so the sound is a primary consideration. Luckily, the Move 2 offers improved clarity over the original, with a “clear, well-balanced” sound that offers a prominent bass frequency and a detailed high end. It’s also very loud and can easily handle outdoor spaces.
There are only two downsides here. It’s technically a portable speaker, but it’s fairly large and weighs nearly seven pounds. Also, the original asking price is much higher than the first-gen Move, which has been somewhat alleviated by this sale.
The sale also includes the . It’s $100 off, bringing the price down to $399. The Beam snagged a place on our list of the , due to its easy setup, compact design and fantastic sound. The aforementioned discounts are good until March 25.
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The Move 2 is considered a , with a jump in price to match. We called out the excellent battery life and quick-charging capabilities in our official review. Our reviewer noted that the speaker “seemed to blow past” the advertised 24 hours of battery life. There’s also a nifty charging “ring” contraption. Just plop the speaker in the middle of the ring and it’ll juice up, though USB-C charging is also an option.
Of course, this is a speaker so the sound is a primary consideration. Luckily, the Move 2 offers improved clarity over the original, with a “clear, well-balanced” sound that offers a prominent bass frequency and a detailed high end. It’s also very loud and can easily handle outdoor spaces.
There are only two downsides here. It’s technically a portable speaker, but it’s fairly large and weighs nearly seven pounds. Also, the original asking price is much higher than the first-gen Move, which has been somewhat alleviated by this sale.
The sale also includes the . It’s $100 off, bringing the price down to $399. The Beam snagged a place on our list of the , due to its easy setup, compact design and fantastic sound. The aforementioned discounts are good until March 25.
Follow on Twitter and for the latest tech deals and buying advice.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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