Sonos Move vs UE Hyperboom

Name Sonos Move UE Hyperboom
Image Sonos Move UE Hyperboom
Type Large Large
MSRP $399 $399.99
Released 2019 2022
Availability Discontinued Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 1× 2× 4.5″
Tweeters: 1× 2× 1″
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS Not specified Not specified
Frequency range Not specified 45 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? Via app; Wi-Fi only ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ❌ ✔ (PartyUp, via app)
Other (special) audio features? Multiroom, automatic Trueplay (adaptive EQ) Adaptive EQ
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 4.2 5.0
Wi-Fi? Wi-Fi 4 ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ✔ (voice control) ✔ (EQ only)
Guitar/mic input? ❌ ❌
USB-A playback? ❌ ❌
3.5 mm AUX in? ❌ ✔
3.5 mm AUX out? ❌ ❌
Other in/outputs? ❌ Optical in
Battery, power & charging
Battery? ✔ ✔
Battery life 11 hours 24 hours
Charge time 1 hr to 50% (charging cradle) 2.6 hrs
Battery capacity 36 Wh 44 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): USB-C AC
Powerbank function? ❌ Yes; 1× USB-A
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? ❌ ❌
App? Sonos S1 & S2 app UE | BOOM app
Voice assistant? ✔ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 24.0×16×12.6 36.4×19.0×19.0
Size (inch H×W×D): 9.44×6.29×4.96 14.33×7.48×7.48
Weight (kg): 3.0 5.9
Weight (lbs): 6.61 13
Physical features
IP Code IP56 IPX4
Transportation method? 1 grip 1 handle
Color options: 2 colors: Black, white 2 colors: Black, white
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? Charging base AC power adapter
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number MOVE1##1 984-001591 (black), ‎984-001805 (white)
User guide / manual User Guide Online manual
Official site link: Page discontinued Ultimateears.com
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Key differences

The Sonos Move is lighter (3.0 kg vs 5.9 kg). The UE Hyperboom is newer (2022 vs 2019), has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), lasts longer per charge (24 hours vs 11 hours) and has a larger battery (44 Wh vs 36 Wh).

Only on the Sonos Move: Wi-Fi 4 and voice assistant. Only on the UE Hyperboom: party mode (PartyUp, via app), 3.5 mm AUX in and powerbank function (1× USB-A). Other differences: Bluetooth (4.2 vs 5.0), charging port (USB-C vs AC) and water resistance (IP56 vs IPX4).

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