Friday's best deals include discounts on Apple's AirPods 3 at $140, official iPhone 15 silicone cases starting from $15, the Sonos Move 2 portable speaker with AirPlay 2 at $359, Nomad's titanium and stainless steel Apple Watch bands from $160, and ecobee's latest HomeKit SmartThermostat on sale for $219.99.
The newly-released Sonos Move 2 portable speaker is currently on sale for 20 percent off, marking the first discount on the product and bringing the price down to $360 from $450. The speaker boasts improved battery life, quick-charging capabilities, and enhanced sound quality, although it is relatively large and heavy for a portable speaker. The sale also includes the Beam 2 soundbar, which is $100 off, and both discounts are available until March 25 as part of a larger Sonos sale to celebrate the NCAA March Madness tournament.
The Sonos Move 2 is a sequel that improves upon the original portable speaker with better, broader sound, stereo audio output, and longer battery life. It is more versatile with the inclusion of line-in and the ability to reverse charge devices. However, it does not come with Google Assistant due to an ongoing legal dispute between Sonos and Google. The Move 2 maintains a similar design to its predecessor and offers optional voice controls with Sonos Voice Control and Amazon Alexa. While it lacks certain features like speakerphone capabilities, it introduces new capabilities such as synchronized Bluetooth audio and charging external devices. The Move 2's sound quality is faithful to the original, with the option to adjust the EQ settings. Overall, the Move 2 is a solid upgrade for those seeking a portable speaker with enhanced features and good sound quality.