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Sonos Roam vs Sonos Roam SL

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 SL Bluetooth Speaker

Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker

  • 430 g.
  • 18 Wh of stored energy.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Up to 10 hours per charge.
  • IP67 rating.
KSh 30,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker if you want a lower price (KSh 1,000 less). Choose the Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger if you prefer horizontal or vertical placement.

Audio

Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger
Automatic Trueplay
Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker
Microphone system: None

Controls

Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger
Volume, play/pause, microphone and power/Bluetooth buttons
Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker
Tactile physical top buttons

Placement / mounting

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger

No clear advantage over the Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker

  • Lower price: KSh 30,500 (vs KSh 31,500).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker
Output powerRechargeable batteryRechargeable battery / USB charging
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Battery lifeUp to 10 hours per chargeUp to 10 hours per charge
Water resistanceIP67 water and dust resistanceIP67 water and dust resistance
AudioAutomatic TrueplayMicrophone system: None
ControlsVolume, play/pause, microphone and power/Bluetooth buttonsTactile physical top buttons

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

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

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSonos Roam SL 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 SL Bluetooth Speaker
Battery18 Wh rechargeable battery18 Wh rechargeable battery

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSonos Roam SL Bluetooth Speaker
Bluetooth5.0Bluetooth 5.0
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 SL Bluetooth Speaker
Voice AssistantSonos Voice Control and supported voice services—
Special FeaturesAutomatic Trueplay, Apple AirPlay 2, Sound Swap—
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 SL 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 2Microphone system: None (Microphone-free design)

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSonos Roam SL 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 SL Bluetooth Speaker
ControlsVolume, play/pause, microphone and power/Bluetooth buttonsTactile physical top 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 SL Bluetooth Speaker
Speaker / SoundbarSonos RoamRoam SL Bluetooth Speaker
Power CableUSB-C charging cable1.2 m USB-C cable
Other AccessoriesWireless chargerRoam SL, USB-C to USB-A cable
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 SL Bluetooth share the main features compared here, so the lower-priced Sonos Roam SL Bluetooth may be enough.

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