JBL Flip 7 vs Sonos Move 2

The Flip 7 is the speaker most people should just buy. JBL Pro Sound with AI Sound Boost keeps the bass clean even at max volume, and that combination of small size and strong bass is what makes it the easy all-rounder pick here.

Durability is where it separates itself from the pack: IP68 makes it the most rugged of the three, surviving dust, drops and a full dunk, while 16 hours of playtime outlasts almost any day out. Auracast lets you stereo-pair two or chain a whole crew of speakers for a party.

It costs more than the Tribit and, unlike the Sonos, has no Wi-Fi streaming, so it stays a Bluetooth-only speaker. For the money it gives you noticeably more volume and toughness, which is why it is the easy all-rounder recommendation.

The Move 2 blurs the line between portable and home audio. Dual tweeters create a genuine stereo soundstage with crisp vocals and dynamic bass, and automatic Trueplay constantly retunes the sound to whatever room or yard you set it down in.

It earns the smart-speaker pick here for good reason: this is the only unit that is also a full Wi-Fi home speaker, joining your Sonos system when you bring it back inside. The 24-hour battery is the longest of the three, and IP56 plus shock-absorbing materials handle spills, rain and the occasional drop.

It is not for everyone. At 3kg it is heavy to carry around, and the price is a real premium over the other two. You are buying a smart home speaker that happens to go anywhere, not just a beach speaker.