Side-by-side on the specs that matter, with category winners and an opinionated take to help you decide.
Choosing between a rugged travel companion and a premium home audio anchor.
Pick Altec Lansing Sonic Boom 120 if you need a durable, grab-and-go speaker for the beach or a hostel.
Pick Sonos Five if your travel is to a settled base, like a vacation rental, where sound quality is the priority.
Ask anything — we'll answer with Altec Lansing Sonic Boom 120 Portable Speaker and Sonos Five in mind for travel use.
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