Sonos Roam

205 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 205 reviews of Sonos Roam. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the design and price are generally positive. The size and usability also get good feedback.

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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Sonos Roam review

Another pleasing product from the multi-room titans

Oct, 2022

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Expert review by : Olivia Tambini (techradar.com)

Sonos Roam review

The Sonos Roam is the latest wireless speaker from the multi-room audio company, and the brand's CEO Patrick Spence calls it “the smartest speaker we have ever built.” Following in the footsteps of the Sonos Move, the Roam comes with both Bluetooth and...

Powerful audio performance Easily portable design Excellent connectivity Google Assistant and Alexa support

Fairly pricey Bass can be overwhelming

The Sonos Roam is our pick for the best portable speaker on the planet, with a powerful sound, rugged design, excellent connectivity features, and smart home control. A bass-heavy audio performance makes it ideal for use outdoors, while a clever...

Apr, 2021

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Expert review by : Matthew Bolton (t3.com)

Sonos Roam review: Sonos slickness in a small Bluetooth speaker

The Sonos Roam sounds good and is definitely convenient, but is really for those who'll use its portable side the most

Striking sound overall ; Strong frame and waterproofing ; Great streaming options and features

Feels constrained at lower volumes ; Detail and expansiveness are a bit limited ; Battery life isn't ideal

Sonos Roam is a great portable addition to a Sonos setup, and is enjoyable to listen to, but buy it portability is your main focus, not sound quality.

Apr, 2021

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Expert review by : Britta O'Boyle (pocket-lint.com)

Sonos Roam review: Portable perfection

It's pricer than your average Bluetooth speaker, but it isn't your average Bluetooth speaker. Should you buy it? Yes. Why? Let us explain.

Lightweight and very portable ; Excellent sound quality for this size ; Water-resistant design ; Google Assistant and Alexa ; Sonos features on Wi-Fi ; New Sound Swap feature

A little pricey ; Rubber ends dent ; No accompanying case ; Can't use two Roam devices as surrounds in existing setup ; Battery life a little under claimed

For those already invested in Sonos, this portable speaker is an absolute no-brainer addition to the family. For those considering a Bluetooth speaker and wondering if the Roam is worth the investment over others the answer is yes. It delivers...

Apr, 2021

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Expert review by : Natalya Paul (stuff.tv)

Sonos Roam review

Roam, sweet Roam

Great design ; Excellent connectivity options ; Light ; Cool features

Bass is a touch gratuitous

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

May, 2024

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Expert review by : Hi-Fi Choice (hifichoice.co.uk)

Sonos Roam

It's not all that often that a manufacturer tells you to start testing a new speaker by dunking it into a bowl of water, but that gives you some indication of the thought that Sonos has put into its new Roam portable. A smaller and more convenient...

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sonos Roam review

The Sonos Roam is the Swiss Army Knife of speakers with multi-room, Bluetooth and smart features inside a compact design that'll follow wherever you go.

Excellent sound ; Thoughtful IP67 design ; Lots of smart features ; Wireless charging

Bluetooth limited to streaming ; Battery life behind rivals

Apart from a couple of small niggles, the Sonos Roam is a brilliant speaker combining Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and smart features into a stylish, compact and durable design.

May, 2022

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Expert review by : The Count (hardwarezone.com.sg)

Sonos Roam review: A super portable speaker that melds into your existing Sonos setup

While Creative might have made some headway in the field of capable portable speakers, the Sonos Roam enters the fray much later, but also with much more finesse.

Ideally designed for grab-and-go needs ; IP67-rated water and dust resistance ; Works well at your desk or outside ; Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity ; Auto TruePlay tunes speaker's performance to its vicinity ; Good audio performance for its size ;...

Can't act as surround speakers for your Sonos home setup ; Price doesn't include wireless charging pad

Mar, 2023

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Expert review by : Simon Cohen (digitaltrends.com)

Sonos Roam review: Tiny speaker, huge value

The $169 Sonos Roam isn't the cheapest Sonos speaker, but it is easily the most versatile. We think it's an incredible portable speaker for the price.

Excellent design ; Lightweight and portable ; Totally water and dustproof ; Very good sound for its size ; Choice of smart speaker assistants ; Wireless charging

No Bluetooth stereo pairing ; Doesn’t work as a speakerphone ; Less battery life than some other speakers

Apr, 2021

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Expert review by (theverge.com)

Sonos Roam review: portable potential

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. But it's also designed to slot...

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 can fill in any nook of your living space — the bathroom, the garage, wherever — that doesn’t have another full-time Sonos speaker in it. On the go with Bluetooth, it’s easy to use and kicks out clear, satisfying sound for its size. Sonos...

Apr, 2021

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