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General

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Series

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Move3Press releasenewsroom.sonos.com/254663-sonos-introduces-move-2-revamped-inside-and-out-to-deliver-heart-pumping-stereo-soundRead 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

1006034, 10062621Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Marshall US product IDs in the page data. 1006034 is Black and Brass and 1006262 is Cream.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/marshall-middletonRead 10 October 2026Full specs table lists model number 1006034, the Black and Brass colour, and ASIN B0BTHL673V.

MOVE2US1BLK, S441Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Exact current US Black MOVE2US1BLK, standard single-speaker package. Original public product data and structured variant record identify this SKU. S44 has separate original maker-declaration evidence. No first-generation Move or Sonos Play specifications are inherited.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sonos.com/pdfs/conformity/move2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original July 22, 2025 maker declaration explicitly binds MOVE2 to physical model S44. This is distinct from retail MOVE2US1BLK.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)s29.q4cdn.com/969873633/files/doc_downloads/2023/09/Sonos-Move-2-Product-Environmental-Report.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker environmental report footnote 9 states North American and European product-material configuration is consistent except the charging-base AC/DC adapter. It supports model-family hardware scope, without transferring another region adapter or measured result. Whole-product materials charts are not substituted for body-material claims.13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1782758-REG/sonos_move2us1blk_move_2_black.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact generation/SKU. Retailer Bluetooth 5.0, body 3070 g and iOS-only app wording are not adopted over maker evidence.

GTIN / EAN

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8720862501485, 8401368087941Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Current US maker structured Black MOVE2US1BLK row explicitly gives GTIN-13 8720862501485. Exact US authorized dealer separately gives UPC 840136808794 for the same SKU. Both source identifiers are retained without assigning an unproved hardware revision.13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1782758-REG/sonos_move2us1blk_move_2_black.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black authorized-dealer listing explicitly binds MOVE2US1BLK to UPC 840136808794. Maker separately lists GTIN-13 for this SKU.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

31 January 20234Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states the speaker was announced in January 2023.6Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2023/05/26/zound-introduces-the-latest-marshall-portable-speaker-the-middletonRead 10 October 2026Maker news post says the Middleton is available for purchase globally on marshallheadphones.com from January 31st. Tom's Guide says it was unveiled on 31 January 2023.7Press articletomsguide.com/news/marshall-brings-legendary-sound-in-a-new-rugged-take-anywhere-bluetooth-portableRead 10 October 2026News article says the Middleton was unveiled on 31 January 2023 and is on sale now.

6 September 20233Press releasenewsroom.sonos.com/254663-sonos-introduces-move-2-revamped-inside-and-out-to-deliver-heart-pumping-stereo-soundRead 8 October 2026Original company release dated September 6, 2023. Announced preorder/retail plans are distinct from an independently verified first-sale day.

Status

Available1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026The US store lists the Cream colour as orderable on the accessed date. Black and Brass is listed as not orderable.

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Exact Black US offer is InStock, corroborated by current direct authorized-dealer inventory. Promotions and local inventory may change.13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1782758-REG/sonos_move2us1blk_move_2_black.htmlRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Marshall Middleton II11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide calls the Middleton II the successor to the original Marshall Middleton.12Reviewengadget.com/audio/speakers/marshalls-new-middleton-ii-bluetooth-speaker-lasts-30-hours-between-charges-164354372.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget calls the Middleton II a direct replacement for the first-generation Middleton from 2023.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$299.994Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states an official price of $299.99, GBP 269.99 and AU$499. US market.

$4492Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/move2/move2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original US launch MSRP 449 USD. Later or current 499 USD pricing is not substituted. US sales tax is separate.3Press releasenewsroom.sonos.com/254663-sonos-introduces-move-2-revamped-inside-and-out-to-deliver-heart-pumping-stereo-soundRead 8 October 2026

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€2995Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/marshall-middletonRead 10 October 2026Full specs table lists EU RRP EUR 299.8Press articlepocket-lint.com/marshall-launches-middleton-biggest-portable-speakerRead 10 October 2026Launch article published 31 January 2023 gives GBP 269, EUR 299 and USD 299. Trusted Reviews lists EU RRP EUR 299 and ComputerBase lists a list price of 299 euros. Price includes VAT as published.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026US store page priced in USD.

US1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black and Brass, Cream1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Maker colorway names Black and Brass and Cream.

Black1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Maker describes a portable speaker.

Portable1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Stereo1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Audio specification states stereo and describes True Stereophonic 360 degree sound.

Stereo1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026One Move 2 reproduces left/right stereo content through its dual-tweeter architecture. This is separate from linking two speakers into a stereo pair.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

AMarshall Middleton

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Woofer	2	76.2
Tweeter	2	Not available

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Audio specification lists two 3 in 15 W woofers and two tweeters of 10 W. The woofer size is converted exactly to mm. The tweeter size is published as 3/5 in on the maker page and as 3.5 in by Trusted Reviews, so no tweeter diameter is stored. The watt figures have no stated continuous, RMS or peak basis, so no per-driver power is stored. Amplifiers are listed as two 20 W Class D for the woofers and two 10 W Class D for the tweeters, also without a rating basis.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/marshall-middletonRead 10 October 2026Full specs table lists two 3 in woofers, two tweeters and two passive radiators. The 3.5 in tweeter size conflicts with the maker's 3/5 in, so it is not stored.

BSonos Move 2

Driver type	Count
Tweeter	2
Midwoofer	1

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Two angled tweeters and one powered midwoofer in one speaker. Three Class-D amplifiers do not establish total audio watts, per-driver watts or transducer diameters.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/move2/move2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Audio specification lists two passive radiators.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/marshall-middletonRead 10 October 2026Full specs table lists two passive radiators, matching the maker.

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Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

50W5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/marshall-middletonRead 10 October 2026Full specs table lists audio power output 50 W. This equals the maker driver ratings of 2 x 15 W woofers plus 2 x 10 W tweeters. The maker amplifier ratings add up to 60 W (2 x 20 W and 2 x 10 W). No continuous or peak basis is stated, so only the unspecified-rating field is filled.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-02/marshall-middleton-testRead 10 October 2026Text sums 2 x 15 W woofers and 2 x 10 W tweeters to 50 W. The spec table prints 60 W, which matches the amplifier ratings. Stored 50 W as the driver total.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

50Hz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Frequency range 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Tolerance is not stated.

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

20kHz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Frequency range 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Tolerance is not stated.

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Page lists adjustable bass and treble controls on the speaker and in the app.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Bass and treble controls are two adjustable bands. The Trusted Reviews article states a range of minus 5 to plus 5 for each.

215Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-move-2-review-102932Read 8 October 2026Own six-day supplied Move 2 review explicitly limits EQ to bass/treble. Two user-adjustable frequency bands. Loudness is a separate compensation toggle, not a third band.

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Description says built-in Dynamic Loudness adjusts the tonal balance of the sound to ensure the music sounds brilliant at every volume. This follows listening volume and is not room or placement calibration.6Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2023/05/26/zound-introduces-the-latest-marshall-portable-speaker-the-middletonRead 10 October 2026Built-in Dynamic Loudness adjusts the tonal balance of the sound for the listening volume.

Yes5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/automatic-trueplay-tmRead 8 October 2026Current exact support includes Move 2, uses the speaker microphones locally, and works over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Enable through iOS or Android Sonos app with microphone switch on. This is automatic Trueplay, not the separate iOS-only moving-phone room-tuning workflow. Older reviewer iOS-only wording is not adopted.

Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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Loudness15Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-move-2-review-102932Read 8 October 2026Named Loudness toggle boosts bass at lower listening levels. Not a timed battery-extension mode or published factory EQ-preset list.

Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

No9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-02/marshall-middleton-testRead 10 October 2026Test says Marshall provides no way to couple two speakers into a stereo pair. Only Stack Mode is offered.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/move2/move2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Launch sheet explicitly supports a pair of two Move 2 speakers over Wi-Fi, including a Bluetooth source while both speakers remain on Wi-Fi. Current dedicated support confirms offline Bluetooth grouping is a separate feature.4Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026Two identical Move 2 speakers form left/right channels. First-generation Move cannot join this stereo pair. Stereo pairing remains unavailable away from Wi-Fi, despite current offline grouping.8Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/pair-sonos-move-2-with-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Current support explicitly says two Move 2 speakers can play a Bluetooth source in stereo while connected to Wi-Fi. Stereo unavailable away from Wi-Fi. Repeated source-device pairing is memory, not proof of concurrent multipoint. TechGearLab 2026 multipoint Yes conflicts older own-device reviews No, so multipoint remains omitted.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Stack Mode2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7G6groYkOBIzgHbbBAnqDR/ea07dbe566533429e0f138e035f923d4/Middleton_Full_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Stack Mode connects two or more Middleton speakers in a session. No maximum is published.

Sonos Wi-Fi grouping, Sonos Bluetooth grouping4Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026Sonos Wi-Fi grouping can share playback with compatible Sonos products. The system product limit is not treated as a proven maximum group-speaker count. Separate current Bluetooth grouping evidence names Move 2 and Play.6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/grouping-your-portable-speakers-using-bluetoothRead 8 October 20267Maker product pageen.community.sonos.com/product-updates/let-s-take-it-to-go-grouping-away-from-wifi-6933529Read 8 October 2026Original Sonos staff March 31, 2026 update states system 94.1-75011 or later for grouping away from Wi-Fi. Audio reaches coordinator via Bluetooth Classic. Offline stereo pairs are explicitly unsupported and separate when leaving the network. No LE Audio/Auracast role or maximum concurrent phone count is inferred.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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46Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/grouping-your-portable-speakers-using-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Maximum 4 total portable speakers including the source-connected coordinator. Exact supported models are Move 2 and Sonos Play. All must be set up in the same Sonos household before leaving Wi-Fi, charged/powered on and disconnected from Wi-Fi. One phone streams to the first speaker. Grouping shares content in sync, not separate stereo channels. App functionality is limited while away from Wi-Fi.7Maker product pageen.community.sonos.com/product-updates/let-s-take-it-to-go-grouping-away-from-wifi-6933529Read 8 October 2026

Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/marshall-middletonRead 10 October 2026

Yes14Reviewwired.com/review/review-sonos-move-2Read 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.11Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Wireless connectivity Bluetooth 5.1.

5.31Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Current maker US specification explicitly states 5.3. Original launch sheet and current guide still state 5.0. Current published shop claim is retained with the conflict disclosed. No undocumented radio replacement, firmware upgrade or Bluetooth feature is inferred.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/marshall-middletonRead 10 October 2026Review states only the SBC codec is available for streaming audio, with Bluetooth 5.1.

SBC, AAC14Reviewwired.com/review/review-sonos-move-2Read 8 October 2026Own exact Move 2 review tests Bluetooth reception from Android Nothing Phone 2 and explicitly finds SBC/AAC only. No aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC or Wi-Fi lossless capability is inferred as Bluetooth codec support. Reviewer firmware unstated.

Bluetooth profiles

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

Yes9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-02/marshall-middleton-testRead 10 October 2026Test says the multi-host function pairs the speaker with two different sources at the same time and both can play.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bluetooth-speakers/1418398/marshall-middleton-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the speaker connected to two devices without issue but will not switch sources automatically. Audio on one device must be paused before the other plays.

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Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

29Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-02/marshall-middleton-testRead 10 October 2026Test says two sources at the same time.

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Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

10m1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth range 10 m / 30 ft.

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Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification lists Wi-Fi as No.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names Wi-Fi 6 and compatibility with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax routers at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. No 6 GHz operation is inferred.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sonos.com/pdfs/conformity/move2.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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AirPlay 21Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026AirPlay 2 requires Wi-Fi and compatible Apple devices. Maker says iOS 11.4 or later. No Chromecast support is inferred.

USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

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No16Reviewmobilesyrup.com/2023/09/23/sonos-move-2-review-upgradeRead 8 October 2026Own exact Move 2 review reports direct USB-C phone connection only charges the phone and supplies no native line-in audio. Analog audio requires Sonos line-in adapter. Published maker port purposes agree. No analog ADC adapter is mislabelled as native digital USB playback.

USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

AMarshall Middleton

Connector	Count	Role
3.5 mm audio	1	Audio input
USB-C	1	Charging input, power-bank output

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification lists a 3.5 mm input. The manual describes the USB-C connector as power input and output.2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7G6groYkOBIzgHbbBAnqDR/ea07dbe566533429e0f138e035f923d4/Middleton_Full_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual lists AUX 3.5 mm audio input and a USB-C power input and output used to charge the speaker or charge another device as a power bank.

BSonos Move 2

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	USB-PD charging, power output, and separately sold Sonos line-in or Ethernet adapters
Other	1	Conductive charging-base contact interface

Source4Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026One USB-C port and one charging-base contact interface on the speaker. Count excludes the external adapter/base USB-C sockets. Analog 3.5 mm and Ethernet inputs require separately sold Sonos adapters, not native physical sockets. Direct USB audio has separate tested negative evidence.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification lists microphone system as No.

No15Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-move-2-review-102932Read 8 October 2026Exact own-device review explicitly reports no speakerphone, despite microphones used for Trueplay and voice assistants.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

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Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, Siri4Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026Sonos Voice Control and Alexa are set up in the Sonos app and require microphone hardware enabled. Alexa needs its app/skill. Country/language and network conditions apply. Siri is on a compatible linked Apple device through AirPlay 2 and Apple Home, not built into Move 2. The guide names iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Music for Siri control.

Controls

Multidirectional control knob for play/pause, track skip, volume and power, Bluetooth pairing button and Stack Mode, Battery status button, Bass control, Treble control1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Page lists a multidirectional control knob, a Bluetooth pairing button that also starts Stack Mode, a battery and volume indicator and treble and bass controls. The manual adds a battery status button.2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7G6groYkOBIzgHbbBAnqDR/ea07dbe566533429e0f138e035f923d4/Middleton_Full_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual describes the battery status button, Bluetooth button, battery indicator, bass and treble controls and the control knob.

Capacitive volume slider and volume buttons, Play/pause and speaker grouping, Next/previous track, Voice services on/off, Bluetooth pairing button, Power/sleep button, Microphone power switch4Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026

Companion app

Marshall Bluetooth1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification lists the Marshall Bluetooth App.

Sonos app5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/automatic-trueplay-tmRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

iOS, Android9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-02/marshall-middleton-testRead 10 October 2026Test says the Marshall app is available for Android and iOS.

iOS, Android5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/automatic-trueplay-tmRead 8 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification states over-the-air software updates are supported.

Yes7Maker product pageen.community.sonos.com/product-updates/let-s-take-it-to-go-grouping-away-from-wifi-6933529Read 8 October 2026Feature is delivered in a named user-updatable Sonos system version. No currently installed version on this retail reference is asserted.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification lists a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

20h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification states 20+ hours of play time. Stored as 20. Test volume is not stated.

24h1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Maker footnote 1 estimates continuous playback at moderate volume over Wi-Fi. This is normal playback, not a Bluetooth measurement or Battery Saver runtime. Volume percentage, codec, Trueplay state and exact firmware are unpublished.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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44Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/move2/move2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker 44 Wh pack-energy claim, also retained in current charging support. No voltage conversion performed.9Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-move-2Read 8 October 2026

Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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3,100mAh1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Published installed battery-pack capacity 3100 mAh. Typical/rated classification and nominal pack voltage are unstated. No assumed voltage or per-cell capacity is substituted. Separately published 44 Wh is not calculated from this value.

Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification lists a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery.

Lithium-ion1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Page FAQ says a repair centre replaces the battery. It is not documented as user-replaceable.

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/replace-the-battery-in-your-sonos-moveRead 8 October 2026Maker documents a user-installed replacement battery kit with supplied pick, screws and hex tool, full instructions and powered-off prerequisite. This is user replacement, not service-only disassembly. Kit is sold separately.

Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

4.5h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification states a charging time of 4.5 hours. Adapter is not stated.

3h9Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-move-2Read 8 October 2026Maker approximate full-charge time 3 hours using charging base, with included 45 W USB-PD supply. Starting percentage and simultaneous playback state are not detailed here. Exact SoundGuys review corroborates depleted-to-full wording without establishing an independent measured timing.15Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-move-2-review-102932Read 8 October 2026Article explicitly says 3 hours from depleted to full in cradle. It does not identify an independent timed test, so this remains a claimed charge time, not measured_charge_time_h.

Quick charge duration

20min1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification states 20 minutes of charge gives 2 hours of playtime.

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

2h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification states 20 minutes of charge gives 2 hours of playtime.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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USB-C PD: 20 V DC, 2.25 A4Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026Guide explicitly identifies speaker USB port as USB-C PD 45 W, 20 V/2.25 A. Its separate 15 V/3 A adapter/base output is not used as device USB input.

Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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45W4Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026Current guide charging specification explicitly gives 15 W minimum radio-equipment requirement and 45 W maximum for highest charging speed. This is charging input, not audio amplifier power or device consumption.

USB Power Delivery charging

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Yes4Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026

Charges other devices

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Page states the speaker has a power bank feature to charge a phone. Output power is not published.2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7G6groYkOBIzgHbbBAnqDR/ea07dbe566533429e0f138e035f923d4/Middleton_Full_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual says to plug in a USB-C device to use the speaker as a power bank.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026

Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

5W9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-02/marshall-middleton-testRead 10 October 2026Test says the USB-C port can charge external devices with 5 V and 1 A, which is 5 W.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IP671Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Page states IP67. Dust protected and tested to work for up to 30 minutes under 1 m of water.

IP561Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Published IP56 speaker-body dust and high-pressure-water-stream protection. Charging base is indoor-only and must stay dry. No submersion rating is inferred.

Floats

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No17Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/sonos-move-2Read 8 October 2026Exact reviewed product table explicitly says Floatable: No. IP56 is not immersion proof.

Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Explicit maker drop-resistance claim. No maker drop height, surface or test protocol is published.

Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Detachable carry strap1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Page and box list describe a detachable carry strap.

Built-in rear handle4Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

12h10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bluetooth-speakers/1418398/marshall-middleton-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer ran out of charge around the 12-hour mark at fairly loud volumes. Approximate figure. Firmware, source and exact volume are not stated.

12.23h17Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/sonos-move-2Read 8 October 2026Own purchased-unit test at 75% volume lasts 12 hours 14 minutes. 12.23 hours is a rounded decimal conversion and not a different test. The summary table rounds to 12.2 hours. Current public method loops pink noise from 100% to full depletion. Actual Bluetooth/Wi-Fi route, source codec, EQ/Trueplay/voice state and firmware are unstated. RTINGS public roughly ten-hour result has separate unknown conditions and is not mixed with this metric. Measured 98.2 dB SPL has unpublished distance/power conditions, so it is omitted.18Measurementtechgearlab.com/topics/audio/best-bluetooth-speaker/how-we-testRead 8 October 2026Current public method explicitly fully charges to 100%, sets 75% volume, loops pink noise and times until battery exhaustion to the minute. Caption says music-loop while method paragraph says pink-noise loop; paragraph is the stated method. No transport, codec or processing setting is invented for this specific sample.

Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width230Height109Depth95mm(9.1 × 4.3 × 3.7 in)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification lists width 230 mm, height 109 mm and depth 95 mm.

Width160Height241Depth127mm(6.3 × 9.5 × 5 in)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Current shop labels height 241, width 160, depth 127 mm. Original launch sheet agrees. Current user guide instead gives 242 x 160 x 126 mm on the same axes. Shop/launch claim retained with this minor document conflict. Normal upright speaker body includes built-in handle, excludes charging base and adapter.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

1,800g(4 lb)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification lists 1.8 kg / 4.0 lb.

3,000g(6.6 lb)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Maker 3000 g speaker claim, including installed battery. Charger and base excluded. B&H 3070 g and TechGearLab measured 3080 g are separate and not substituted for the maker claim.

Body materials

Post-consumer recycled plastic, Silicone sleeve, Metal grille2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7G6groYkOBIzgHbbBAnqDR/ea07dbe566533429e0f138e035f923d4/Middleton_Full_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Cleaning section says the silicone sleeve and strap can be removed.6Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2023/05/26/zound-introduces-the-latest-marshall-portable-speaker-the-middletonRead 10 October 2026Maker says the speaker is built of 55% post-consumer recycled plastic and is PVC-free.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-02/marshall-middleton-testRead 10 October 2026Test describes a metal grille on the front and a rubber ring on the base.

Plastic, Silicone17Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/sonos-move-2Read 8 October 2026Own purchased Move 2 review explicitly identifies hard-plastic upper body and thin silicone lower coating. No precise polymer or whole-product recycled fraction is inferred. Power adapter and internal electronics excluded.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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CE (EU declaration), RoHS11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sonos.com/pdfs/conformity/move2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker EU RED declaration and RoHS compliance for model S44. These are manufacturer declarations, not US-specific grants or certification numbers. No radio FCC ID is promoted from an inaccessible original FCC document.

In the box

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In the box

Middleton speaker, Detachable carry strap, User manual and legal and safety information, USB-A to USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Maker box contents list.

Black Sonos Move 2, Contact charging base, 2 m USB-C to USB-C power cable, 45 W USB-PD power adapter, Quickstart guide and legal/warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026Standard current US charging-base and 45 W adapter package. The base uses conductive contacts. Its historical Wireless Charging Base marketing name does not establish inductive wireless charging. Travel bag, line-in/Combo adapters and 3.5 mm cable are sold separately.4Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.marshall.com/us/en/product/middleton1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2-black1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2Read 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/move2/move2factsheet.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/move2/move2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Manual

assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7G6groYkOBIzgHbbBAnqDR/ea07dbe566533429e0f138e035f923d4/Middleton_Full_User_Manual_EN.pdf2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7G6groYkOBIzgHbbBAnqDR/ea07dbe566533429e0f138e035f923d4/Middleton_Full_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker full online manual, 9 pages, English.

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/move24Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/move2Read 8 October 2026Full current original maker HTML product guide read, including controls, connector panel, charging, Bluetooth, Trueplay, stereo, product settings, technical specifications and safety. Original maker two-page quickstart at https://www.sonos.com/pdfs/quickstart/move2.pdf was also inspected. No automatic third-party manual conversion used.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1782758-REG/sonos_move2us1blk_move_2_black.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black listing gives limited one-year manufacturer warranty. No EU statutory warranty or other-market duration is transferred.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.