The Roam is easily one of the best portable speakers and, unlike the majority of the competition, it works even better indoors. It isn’t the biggest or the loudest and doesn’t have thumping bass or super-long battery life.

Pros: great sound, Trueplay, easy to use, wifi and Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, water and shock resistant, optional Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, small and light, USB-C and Qi wireless charging, battery can be replaced through service, very long software support.

Cons: battery life only about 10 hours, takes a long time to charge, cannot be grouped as part of a Sonos home cinema system, not cheap.

An attractive, portable speaker with solid sound quality which works across Bluetooth and Wifi, the Sonos Roam ticks all the boxes.

Great design, Excellent connectivity options, Light, Cool features

Bass is a touch gratuitous

Sonos needs a gateway for new users, and the Sonos Roam is its answer. What looks like a regular Bluetooth speaker actually hides double the functionality: a portable speaker when you’re on the go, a full-fledged Sonos speaker around the house, and all wrapped up in a ruggedized housing and the...

Most affordable Sonos entry point, Sounds great, Easily transitions between Sonos and Bluetooth connections, Qi wireless plus USB-C makes charging easy, Rugged without looking ridiculous

Sound Swap and stereo pairing only work in Sonos mode, Battery life falls short of Bluetooth-only rivals, Price premium compared to Bluetooth-only speakers

The Sonos Roam is the most focused, calculated product from Sonos yet. It’s a small $169 speaker that’s meant to compete with portable Bluetooth speakers that people so often carry everywhere without a second thought.

A truly portable Sonos speaker, Supports AirPlay 2, Alexa, and Google Assistant, Rugged design that can endure the elements, Wireless charging

Bass is limited by form factor, No stereo pairing over Bluetooth, 10-hour battery life falls short of other speakers, Sonos app can be buggy on Wi-Fi networks that aren’t yours

If portability sound quality are important to you, the Sonos Roam smart speaker is an outstanding choice.

Rich, warm, sound, Impressive bass, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and AirPlay 2, IP67 water- and dust-proof

Lacks treble clarity at high volumes, Pricey for a portable speaker

The Roam is a no-brainer for those seeking a versatile portable speaker. The Sonos Roam is a fantastic Bluetooth speaker, a wonderful-sounding compact Wi-Fi speaker, and a convenient smart speaker rolled into one.

Excellent sound, Stylish, rugged, and intuitive, Great at home or abroad

Wall adapter not included, Battery life just OK

Bluetooth skills set this smart speaker apart

Compact form factor, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi skills, Rugged and waterproof, Alexa and GA available

Sound Swap needs work, Battery issues with Google Assistant, Sound quality isn't amazing

The Sonos Roam is small but mighty!

Excellent sound quality, Great battery life, Lightweight, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support, IP67 rated for waterproofing, WiFi and Bluetooth available for connectivity, Finally USB-C charging from Sonos, Qi Wireless charging compatible

No charger in the box, No Google Cast Available (despite AirPlay 2 being available)

If you already have Sonos products and want a portable speaker, the $170 Roam is easy to recommend. It has all of the best Sonos features and is tiny enough that I want to take it with me wherever I am.

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