Testseek.com have collected 153 expert reviews of the Sonos Roam bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Roam bluetooth portable speaker.
April 2021
(85%)
153 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(97%)
7 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Switches seamlessly between Bluetooth and WiFi
Excellent sound quality for its size
Withstands the elements including full immersion in water
Decent battery life (at reasonable volume)
Lightweigh
Portable desig
AutoTrue Play works outdoor
Extensive connectivity features
Great sound for the size
Seamless transition from Wi-Fi to Bluetooth
Well-built and rugged
Has wireless charging
Exceptional sound for its size
Auto Trueplay now works over Bluetooth
Sound Swap feature lets you “swap” music with other Sonos speakers
Small and light
With a waterproof design
Excellent control from the Sonos app
Tons of streaming sources over Wi-if
AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support
Create a stereo pair or group with other Sonos speakers
Fantastic sound quality
Good volume
Automatic TruePlay tuning makes a noticeable differen
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
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
A truly portable Sonos speaker
Supports AirPlay 2
Alexa
And Google Assistant
Rugged design that can endure the elements
Wireless charging
This is the best sounding speaker I've seen at this size
Sonos's own system along with AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth make this easy to connect to
I've tossed this thing around
Splashed it with water
And buried it in sand. It still looks and works like new
Great audio quality
Compact size
Integrates with Sonos home systemsGood sound quality
Waterproof
Long battery lifeSuper-portable
Great battery lifeLoud
Compact
DurablePortable
Inexpensive
The editors didn't like
A little pricey
Sound swap feature incompatible with many Sonos speakers
Doesn’t support Bluetooth sources at onc
Battery life could be better
Expensive
Middling battery life for a Bluetooth speaker
Some standby battery issues at launch
Slow wireless charging (at least with third-party chargers)
Sound Swap doesn't work across Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
And AirPlay 2 modes
Non-replaceable battery
Bugs gave poor battery life with Google Assistant and when using Sonos Swap near Beam
Dock not included in the box
Other speakers will similar audio quality at lower prices
No charger in the box
No Google Cast Available (despite AirPlay 2 being available)
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
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
It randomly turns on and drains the battery
No Google Cast is really annoying
Especially when it already has Assistant and AirPlay
Poor battery lifeNot the strongest sounding bassSound quality diminishes significantly at higher volumesDistortion at higher volume
A fancy little speaker for Sonos fans.It's actually sort of surprising how long it took Sonos to come out with a small-format, portable speaker. Because the company doesn't rely on Bluetooth as a means of connection, the format didn't fit as naturally int...
Great audio quality, wireless charging, compact size, integrates with Sonos home systemsGood sound quality, waterproof, long battery lifeSuper-portable, waterproof, great battery lifeLoud, compact, durablePortable, great battery life, inexpensive,
Poor battery lifeNot the strongest sounding bassSound quality diminishes significantly at higher volumesDistortion at higher volume, not the longest battery lifeSub-par sound quality
For those converting their portable electronics to wireless charging models, the Sonos Roam is an obvious choice. Further, for fans of the Sonos speakers, the Roam should be a no-brainer for a top choice portable speaker, as they can enjoy portability and...
Abstract: The Sonos Roam is a tall triangle w/ rounded edges which is an entirely different form factor from its larger, oblong oval-shaped Sonos Move. Sonos went for the smaller & lighter footprint for their latest portable Bluetooth speaker. The Roam stands at 6...
This is the best sounding speaker I've seen at this size, Sonos's own system along with AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth make this easy to connect to, I've tossed this thing around, splashed it with water, and buried it in sand. It still looks and works like new
It randomly turns on and drains the battery, No Google Cast is really annoying, especially when it already has Assistant and AirPlay
Sonos Roam9/10Yes. The Sonos Roam is the best small portable speaker I've ever used. From design to durability to sound quality, it checks every box. This is the perfect speaker to bring to the beach or have poolside. It sounds great, looks great, and the...
This is the best sounding speaker I've seen at this size, Sonos's own system along with AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth make this easy to connect to, I've tossed this thing around, splashed it with water, and buried it in sand. It still looks and works like new
It randomly turns on and drains the battery, No Google Cast is really annoying, especially when it already has Assistant and AirPlay
Sonos Roam9/10Yes. The Sonos Roam is the best small portable speaker I've ever used. From design to durability to sound quality, it checks every box. This is the perfect speaker to bring to the beach or have poolside. It sounds great, looks great, and the...
Switches seamlessly between Bluetooth and WiFi, Excellent sound quality for its size, Withstands the elements including full immersion in water, Decent battery life (at reasonable volume)
A little pricey, Sound swap feature incompatible with many Sonos speakers
Being a portable wireless speaker isn't all that difficult: you connect to a phone, you play some music. No big deal. But being a Sonos portable wireless speaker has a whole different set of expectations: you have to look good and sound good; you have to...
Sonos has a reputation for creating innovative products and the Roam is yet another notch in its smart speaker belt. It may be small, but it's one of the best-sounding portable models I've yet heard. Add in its Wi-Fi and AirPlay 2 capability, Trueplay tun...
Published: 2021-04-06, Author: Tim , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: The Sonos Move ($399) is one of our favorite outdoor speakers, but at 6.6 pounds and nearly a foot tall, it isn't exactly the most portable model on the market. With the $169 Roam, Sonos ticks off many of the boxes you expect from a portable speaker, incl...
