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

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)

Very light. Great sound quality. Affordable for a Sonos speaker. Can send sound from the Roam to another Sonos speaker.

Scuffs easily. Some of the advanced connectivity features aren't as seamless as I'd like.

Sonos' first portable speaker impresses with integration and convenience.

Warm and comfortable sound with good speech intelligibility. You can take all the benefits and streaming services from the Sonos desktop system with you in your pocket.

Relatively expensive. Undynamic sound. No real bass reproduction. Charger is not included in the price.

This is the perfect speaker for Sonos fans, for everyone else, it's just a speaker

Premium materials, Big sound in a small body, Has access to all of Sonos' features

Doesn't float, Sonos software can be a tad overbearing, battery life is a little lacklustre

The company known for integrated whole home speaker systems launches its smallest speaker yet... and it's a big deal.