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Sonos · Roam

Roam 2

Released May 2024

Sonos's smallest portable speaker, waterproof and 430 g, which plays over Wi-Fi at home and Bluetooth when out.

Model history · 2 models, 2021–2024
  1. 2021RoamCompare
  2. 2024Roam 2
Type
Portable speaker
Atmos
No
Connects by
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Battery
10 h
Weight
0.43 kg

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it sounds full and powerful for its size, is easy to use over Bluetooth thanks to the new button, and has a slim, portable design, but changes little from the first Roam. What Hi-Fi? found the sound short on clarity and space next to cheaper rivals, TechRadar found the battery life disappointing, and SoundGuys had app and Wi-Fi setup problems.

From whathifi.com, techradar.com and soundguys.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
Portable speaker
Dolby Atmos
No
Drivers
One tweeter and one midwoofer
Amplifiers
Two class-H digital amplifiers
Room tuning
Automatic Trueplay (enabled in the Sonos app); bass, treble and loudness adjustable

Connections

Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
AirPlay
Yes
Voice assistants
Alexa and Sonos Voice Control
Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
USB-C (15 W, 5 V/3 A) for charging
Streaming
Apple AirPlay 2; direct control from apps such as Spotify and TIDAL; Sonos Radio
Multi-room
Groups with other Sonos products over Wi-Fi; Sound Swap sends playback to the nearest Sonos product
App
Sonos app (iOS and Android)

Design

Battery life (maker's claim)
Up to 10 hours
Water and dust resistance
IP67
Weight
0.43 kg
Battery life detail
5,000 mAh lithium-ion battery, up to 10 hours at moderate volume; charges by USB-C (7.5 W or higher adapter, not included), the Sonos Roam Wireless Charger or any Qi charger
Controls
Buttons for play, pause, skip, replay, volume and microphone mute; Bluetooth and power buttons
Microphones
Far-field microphone array with beamforming and multichannel echo cancellation
Size
168 × 62 × 60 mm (H × W × D)
Colours
Black, White, Red, Blue, Green
In the box
Roam 2, USB-C to USB-C cable (1.2 m), documentation

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 430 g and 168 mm tall
  • IP67 dust and water resistance
  • Charges by USB-C or any Qi wireless charger

Cons

  • Up to 10 hours of playback, less than Sonos Play or Move 2
  • Two drivers and two amplifiers, against three and three in Sonos Play
  • No power adapter in the box

Closest rivals

Model
TypeAtmosConnects byBatteryWeightReleased
Ultimate EarsWONDERBOOM 4
Portable speakerNoBluetooth14 h0.42 kgJun 2024
MarshallWillen II
Portable speakerNoBluetooth17 h0.36 kgAug 2024
JBLClip 5
Portable speakerNoBluetooth12 h0.285 kgJun 2024

Previous model: Roam.

Sources

  1. sonos.com/en-gb/shop/roam-2
  2. theverge.com/2024/5/21/24161177/sonos-roam-2-bluetooth-speaker-now-available-fe…

Photo: media.sonos.com

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