Testseek.com have collected 155 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%)
155 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
Durable IP67 rating
Small and portable
Easy-to-use smart features
Integrates well with other Sonos products
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
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
Potential frustrating setup hiccups
Can't be used for phone calls
Only SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs
Not much bass
EQ only works with Sonos Radio
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
Great design, Excellent connectivity options, Light, Cool features
Bass is a touch gratuitous
The versatility and portability of the Sonos Roam ticks all of the boxes. The extra features thrown in and the fact it'll play nice with any existing Sonos systems are added bonuses, but it's just as worthy as a standalone Bluetooth speaker. Sonos should...
Published: 2021-04-15, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
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, USBC and Qi wireless charging, battery can be replaced through service, very long so
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
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. But the Roam produces quality, we...
Published: 2021-04-07, Author: Matthew , review by: T3.com
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.Reasons to buy+Striking sound overall+Strong frame and waterproofing+Great streaming options and features...
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
The Sonos Roam is a little pricey when compared to other Bluetooth speakers, but in the same breath it does a lot more than most Bluetooth speakers.Its portable and lightweight design is met with excellent sound performance, plus all the features that com...
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
Yes, I highly recommend the Sonos Roam whether you intend on starting a new Sonos system, adding it to an existing system, or using it all on its own.Editors' RecommendationsThe best smart speakers for 2021 The Sonos Roam just put all other portable speak...
Excellent, neutral-sounding performance, Well built, New features are useful, Easy to use, Auto Trueplay,
Sonos S2 can be a little flaky with new features, Could be said it lacks visual pizzazz, Wireless charging plate an optional extra,
Sonos' Roam is the portable speaker we thought the Move could be. As a cheaper, smaller alternative to the bigger speaker, it boasts excellent sound quality, an impressive list of features, and a build quality that will help it survive outdoors.ProsExcell...
Bluetooth limited to streaming, Battery life behind rivals
Overall, Sonos has done a great job with the Roam by offering something far more compact and cheaper than the Move.Even as a straight Bluetooth speaker it fares well against rivals on design, price and sound quality. However, you're going to need to use t...
Sounds phenomenal for the size, Alexa and Google Assistant support, Qi wireless charging
Voice assistant setup can be a pain, No charger supplied in the box, No 3.5mm audio input
There are niggles, then, but once you've dealt with the voice assistant setup and learned how to switch sources, the Sonos Roam is as near as any Bluetooth speaker I've tested has come to being perfect.It's compact and light enough to be called truly port...
Powerful audio performance, Easily portable design, Excellent connectivity, Google Assistant and Alexa support
Fairly pricey, Bass can be overwhelming
The Sonos Roam could be the best portable speaker on the planet, with a powerful sound, rugged design, excellent connectivity features, and smart home control. However, we can't wholeheartedly recommend it at this stage, after our review unit stopped work...
Published: 2021-04-06, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Full-bodied sound, Lots of features, Portable,
Clarity not exceptional, Average timing and dynamics,
Will that matter to most people? Depending on when and where you encounter the Sonos Roam, it probably won't. It just means there is better all-round sound out there - and there has been for some while...
