Sonos Roam 2
Big bass and a compact, go-anywhere build give the Roam 2 its appeal, with What Hi-Fi? praising its substantial sound and Chris Boylan calling it a pretty good portable Bluetooth speaker. Automatic Trueplay, Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 and IP67 toughness make it especially compelling for Sonos fans who want smart convenience with punchy playback.
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Just Okay
Sound Quality
79/100
Build Quality
82/100
Value for Money
73/100
Pros
Delivers a surprisingly substantial, punchy sound for its tiny size, with strong bass weight and vocal body.
Offers a convenient feature set, including Automatic Trueplay, Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Sonos app integration and voice control.
Built for portable use with an IP67 rating and a slim, lightweight design that is easy to carry.
Cons
Sound can feel cramped and needs more clarity, subtlety and space than the best rivals provide.
At its $179 price, it faces stronger, cheaper competition that reviewers say can sound better.
The update is fairly modest, with little change from the previous generation.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 79/100
Reviewers agree the Roam 2 sounds solid for its tiny size, with taut, reactive bass and a surprisingly substantial, assertive presentation. The main limitations are a cramped sense of space and a lack of the last bit of clarity and refinement, and What Hi-Fi also prefers competing JBL models on outright sound.
Bass
88/100
The bass is repeatedly described as taut, reactive, tight and snappy, with good fullness and heft for such a compact speaker. What Hi-Fi says it gives tracks real oomph and intent, which is strong praise for a speaker this small.
Mid
80/100
The midrange has good body and warmth, and vocals come across as substantial and reassuring. At the same time, What Hi-Fi says Waxahatchee’s track lacks some of the insightful flourishes and minutiae that make music feel personal.
Treble
69/100
This is the weakest area in the supplied reviews. What Hi-Fi explicitly says the sound needs more clarity, subtlety and space, which suggests the top end does not fully open up the presentation.
Soundstage Imaging
71/100
The Roam 2’s presentation is described as compact, squashed and boxed-in, with not enough room for instruments to breathe. Reviewers also point to a lack of separation between instruments, so it does not create a spacious or especially airy image.
Dynamics
84/100
For a small portable speaker it sounds energetic and controlled, with What Hi-Fi highlighting the amount of controlled aggression it can deliver. ecoustics also notes that pairing two units brings greater fidelity and dynamic range, suggesting the single speaker is competent but not unlimited.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
82/100
The Roam 2 is described as nicely made, simple but effective, and the IP67 rating gives it obvious practical toughness. That said, What Hi-Fi feels JBL’s Flip 6 and Charge 5 look and feel more durable and hard-wearing, so the build is good rather than standout.
Value for Money
73/100
At $179, reviewers see the Roam 2 as facing stiff competition, and What Hi-Fi says most buyers would be better off with the JBL Flip 6 or Charge 5 at lower prices. ecoustics notes the Roam SL is cheaper at $159 and even $127 on sale, which underlines the pressure on Sonos’s pricing.
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Specifications
- Amplifiers
- Two Class-H digital amplifiers have been perfectly tuned to the speaker's unique acoustic architecture.
- Tweeters
- One tweeter creates a crisp high-frequency response.
- Midwoofers
- One midwoofer ensures faithful playback of mid-range frequencies and maximizes low-end output.
- Microphones
- The far-field microphone array uses advanced beamforming and multi-channel echo cancellation for quick and accurate voice control and automatic Trueplay tuning.
- Adjustable EQ
- Use the Sonos app to adjust bass, treble, and loudness.
- Automatic Trueplay
- This software smartly optimizes the sound for the environment and audio content. Must be initially enabled in the Sonos app.
- Sound Swap
- Hold the Play/ Pause button to send sound between Roam 2 and the nearest Sonos product in your system.
- IP67
- Dustproof and waterproof (Speaker can be submerged in 3 ft/1 m of water for up to 30 minutes.)
- Dimensions
- Height: 6.61 in (168 mm) Width: 2.44 in (62 mm) Depth: 2.36 in (60 mm)
- Weight
- 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
- Colors
- Black, White, Sunset, Wave, Olive
- Finish
- Matte
- Controls
- Press the buttons on the top/left side of the speaker to play, pause, skip, replay, adjust the volume, and mute/unmute the microphones. Use the Bluetooth button to pair a device. Press the power button to put the speaker in sleep mode, power off, and wake up.
- LEDs
- Lights on the product indicate connection, microphone activity, and mute status.
- Wi Fi
- Connect to Wi Fi with any 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 or 5 GHz broadcast-capable router.
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2 supports audio streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled device.
- Battery
- 18Wh battery provides up to 10 hours of continuous playback on a single charge at moderate volumes.
- Charging
- Use the included USB-C charging cable with a compatible USB-C power adapter (not included). You can also use the Sonos Roam Wireless Charger or any Qi-certified wireless charger.
- USB-C Port
- 15W, 5V/3A
- CPU
- Quad Core 1.4 GHz A-53
- Operating Temperature
- 41°F to 95°F(5°C to 35°C)
- Apple Air Play 2
- Works with Air Play 2 on Apple devices iOS 11.4 and higher on Wi Fi
- Voice
- Works with Sonos Voice Control and Amazon Alexa. Availability of services varies by language and country.
- USB-C to USB-C charging cable
- Length: 3.9 ft (1.2 m)
- Documentation
- Quickstart Guide and legal/warranty information
- Power source
- USB-C power adapter (7.5W or higher; not included) and nearby electrical outlet for charging
- Audio source device
- Supported Bluetooth device
Manufacturer's Description — Sonos
Tough and ready for adventure
Bring Sonos sound to the backyard, beach, trail, or slopes. Durably constructed, impressively lightweight, and IP67 waterproof and dustproof, Roam 2 is built to perform outdoors
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