If you want a speaker that’s primarily for indoor use but suitable for excursions, consider the Sonos Move. It’s on the pricey side, but it sounds great and comes with a killer dock.

Sonos is known for making some of the best-sounding speakers you can buy, and the Move is no exception. It’s a sturdy black monolith of a thing, weighing in at well over 6 pounds, with a battery Sonos says is good for up to 10 hours. However, the size and weight make it something not really suited for tote-bag transport, and the handle embedded in the backside is comfortable only for short distances, so I don’t consider it to have a portable design.

Indeed, I’d almost look upon the Move as an indoor speaker first, one that can easily travel from room to room. If there’s a patio picnic, by all means grab it. If you’re headed to the park, however, I’d consider something else.

Not that this Sonos speaker can’t handle outdoor environments: It’s IP56-rated against dust and splashes, so a little sand or water won’t hurt it. It’s just heavy and awkward to carry long distances, and it can’t be recharged without its dock (which is cleverly designed but definitely intended for indoor use). Plus, it sort of feels a little too fancy to subject to the rigors of the outdoors.

In addition to Bluetooth connectivity (which is what allows for on-the-go listening), the Move emulates other Sonos speakers by connecting to your home Wi-Fi network. This is fairly easy to set up, though it does require installing the Sonos app. What’s more, when you roam outside the range of that network and want to switch to Bluetooth, you have to press a rear button to toggle modes. The same is true when you want to return to Wi-Fi. It would be nice if the Move could manage this automatically.

Another Wi-Fi perk: Support for both Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands. (You use the app to choose which platform you want.) That’s a great feature, one not found in any other speaker here. Once you get accustomed to barking, “Alexa, play my party playlist,” it’s hard to go back to tapping on your phone.

The tough pill to swallow, as with many Sonos products, is the price. At $399, the Move costs quite a bit more than other outdoor speakers. But if you want a first-class indoor speaker that can also go outside to play, it’s easy to make the case for splurging.