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Sonos Roam vs Soundcore Rave+

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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Soundcore Rave+

Soundcore Rave+

  • 4,900 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Up to 24 hours per charge.
  • 160 W rated output.
KSh 30,830In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger if you want IP67 water resistance, faster recharging (2 hours) and Sonos Voice Control and supported voice services. Choose the Soundcore Rave+ if you want longer rated battery life (24 hours per charge) and a lower price (KSh 670 less).

Battery life

Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger
Up to 10 hours per charge
Soundcore Rave+
Up to 24 hours per charge

Connections

Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Soundcore Rave+
Bluetooth 5.0

Water resistance

Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger
IP67 water and dust resistance
Soundcore Rave+
IPX4 water and dust resistance

Software

Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger
Works with the Sonos app
Soundcore Rave+
Works with the Soundcore app

Audio

Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger
Automatic Trueplay
Soundcore Rave+
BassUp

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Sonos Roam with Wireless Charger

  • IP67 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Recharges faster: 2 hours (vs 5 hours).
  • Sonos Voice Control and supported voice services.

Soundcore Rave+

  • Rated for up to 24 hours per charge (vs 10).
  • Lower price: KSh 30,830 (vs KSh 31,500).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSoundcore Rave+
Output powerRechargeable battery160 W rated output
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Battery lifeUp to 10 hours per chargeUp to 24 hours per charge
Water resistanceIP67 water and dust resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistance
Battery capacity18 Wh battery4,900 mAh battery
SoftwareWorks with the Sonos appWorks with the Soundcore app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSoundcore Rave+
BrandSonosSoundcore
ModelRoam with Wireless ChargerA3391H12
Announced2021—
TypePortable Bluetooth SpeakerPortable Party Speaker
ColorShadow Black or Lunar WhiteBlack

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSoundcore Rave+
Dimensions168 x 62 x 60 mm (H x W x D)—
Weight0.43 kg—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSoundcore Rave+
Battery18 Wh rechargeable batteryTwo 7.4 V / 4900 mAh battery packs

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSoundcore Rave+
Bluetooth5.05.0
Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHzNot supported; Bluetooth audio
USBUSB-C chargingMP3 and WMA playback; PowerIQ output, 5 V / 2.1 A
Multi-Speaker / Stereo PairingStereo pairing of two Roam speakers over Wi-FiPartyCast with up to 100 speakers; RCA wired party chain
App SupportSonos appsoundcore app for EQ, BassUp, light effects, Light DJ, party games, firmware and automatic power-off
Bluetooth Range—20 m
Wired Inputs—AUX; RCA wired party-chain connection
HDMI—Not supported
Microphone / Guitar Inputs—MIC port with microphone volume/echo control; microphone not supplied

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSoundcore Rave+
Voice AssistantSonos Voice Control and supported voice servicesNo standalone voice-assistant system specified
Special FeaturesAutomatic Trueplay, Apple AirPlay 2, Sound SwapPowerIQ USB mobile-device charging; USB MP3/WMA playback; automatic power-off after30min without audio, adjustable in app
Lightshow—Music-synchronised LEDs and central strobe; button/app control; can be switched off
Party Features—PartyCast group sound and lights; RCA wired party chain; microphone echo; app party games and Light DJ
Home Cinema Features—No HDMI or dedicated home-cinema system

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSoundcore Rave+
Speaker ConfigurationOne tweeter and one mid-woofer—
DriversOne tweeter and one mid-woofer—
AmplifierTwo Class-H digital amplifiers—
Sound Modes / EQSonos app adjustment of bass, treble and loudnessBassUp; soundcore app custom EQ
Audio FeaturesAutomatic Trueplay, Sound Swap and Apple AirPlay 2BassUp; USB MP3/WMA playback; microphone echo control
Total Power Output—160W
Maximum SPL—103dB at 1m in an anechoic chamber
Audio Channels—Stereo when used alone; PartyCast group playback does not provide stereo channels

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSoundcore Rave+
Power SourceRechargeable batteryRechargeable battery; 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Battery LifeUp to 10 hoursUp to 24 hours
Charging TimeApproximately 2 hours by USB-C; approximately 4 hours with Sonos wireless chargerApproximately 5 hours
Charging PortUSB-C; Qi wireless charging; 5 V / 1.5 A minimum USB supplyAC mains input

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSoundcore Rave+
ControlsVolume, play/pause, microphone and power/Bluetooth buttonsPower, Bluetooth/PartyCast, source selection, playback, tracks, volume, BassUp and lighting; microphone volume/echo
Water & Dust ResistanceIP67IPX4 splash resistance
MaterialsSilicone end caps—
Placement / MountingHorizontal or vertical placementPortable upright or horizontal placement; carrying handle

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSonos Roam with Wireless ChargerSoundcore Rave+
Speaker / SoundbarSonos RoamOne Soundcore Rave+
Power CableUSB-C charging cableAC power cord
Other AccessoriesWireless chargerMicrophone and USB flash drive not supplied
DocumentationQuick-start guideUser manual
Subwoofer—No separate subwoofer supplied
Audio / HDMI Cable—Not supplied

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose Sonos Roam for IP67 water and dust resistance and faster recharging; Soundcore Rave+ offers longer rated battery life at a lower price.

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