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Sonos Roam vs Sonos Roam 2

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger

Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger

  • 430 g.
  • 18 Wh of stored energy.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Up to 10 hours per charge.
  • IP67 rating.
KSh 31,500In Stock
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Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker

Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker

  • 430 g.
  • 18 Wh of stored energy.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Up to 10 hours per charge.
  • IP67 rating.
KSh 32,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger if you want a lower price (KSh 1,000 less). Choose the Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker if you want Bluetooth 5.3.

Connections

Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger
Bluetooth 5.0 connection
Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Speaker configuration

Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger
One tweeter and one mid-woofer
Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Tweeter

Voice assistant

Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger
Sonos Voice Control and supported voice services
Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Sonos Voice Control on Wi-Fi

Placement / mounting

Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger
Horizontal or vertical placement
Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Free-standing portable placement

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger

  • Lower price: KSh 31,500 (vs KSh 32,500).

Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Output powerRechargeable batteryRechargeable battery / USB charging
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
Battery lifeUp to 10 hours per chargeUp to 10 hours per charge
Water resistanceIP67 water and dust resistanceIP67 water and dust resistance
Speaker configurationOne tweeter and one mid-wooferTweeter and midwoofer
Voice assistantSonos Voice Control and supported voice servicesSonos Voice Control on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
BrandSonosSonos
ModelRoam with Wireless ChargerRoam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Announced2021—
TypePortable Bluetooth SpeakerPortable Bluetooth Speaker
ColorShadow Black or Lunar WhiteBlack or White

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Dimensions168 x 62 x 60 mm (H x W x D)168 × 62 × 60 mm (H × W × D)
Weight0.43 kg0.43 kg

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Battery18 Wh rechargeable battery18 Wh rechargeable battery

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Bluetooth5.05.3
Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz
USBUSB-C charging—
Multi-Speaker / Stereo PairingStereo pairing of two Roam speakers over Wi-Fi—
App SupportSonos app—
HDMI—Portable speaker design
Microphone / Guitar Inputs—No microphone or guitar input

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Voice AssistantSonos Voice Control and supported voice servicesSonos Voice Control on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; Amazon Alexa on Wi-Fi
Special FeaturesAutomatic Trueplay, Apple AirPlay 2, Sound SwapAutomatic Trueplay, Apple AirPlay 2
Lightshow—No party lightshow
Party Features—Not a party-speaker product
Home Cinema Features—Not a home-cinema speaker

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Speaker ConfigurationOne tweeter and one mid-wooferTweeter and midwoofer
DriversOne tweeter and one mid-wooferOne tweeter; one midwoofer
AmplifierTwo Class-H digital amplifiersTwo Class-H digital amplifiers
Sound Modes / EQSonos app adjustment of bass, treble and loudnessBass, treble and loudness adjustment in Sonos app
Audio FeaturesAutomatic Trueplay, Sound Swap and Apple AirPlay 2Automatic Trueplay; Sound Swap; Apple AirPlay 2

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Power SourceRechargeable batteryRechargeable battery / USB charging
Battery LifeUp to 10 hoursUp to 10 hours
Charging TimeApproximately 2 hours by USB-C; approximately 4 hours with Sonos wireless chargerApproximately 2 hours by USB-C; approximately 4 hours with Sonos wireless charger
Charging PortUSB-C; Qi wireless charging; 5 V / 1.5 A minimum USB supplyUSB-C; Qi wireless charging

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
ControlsVolume, play/pause, microphone and power/Bluetooth buttons—
Water & Dust ResistanceIP67IP67
MaterialsSilicone end caps—
Placement / MountingHorizontal or vertical placementFree-standing portable placement

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Speaker / SoundbarSonos RoamRoam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Power CableUSB-C charging cable1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable
Other AccessoriesWireless chargerRoam 2, USB-C to USB-C cable (1.2m)
DocumentationQuick-start guideQuick-start guide; legal and warranty information
Subwoofer—No subwoofer supplied
Remote Control—No remote control supplied
Audio / HDMI Cable—Not applicable
Mounting Accessories—Portable design

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
  • Same battery: 18 Wh rechargeable battery.
  • Same amplifier: Two Class-H digital amplifiers.

In summary

Sonos Roam and Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth share the main features compared here, so the lower-priced Sonos Roam may be enough.

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