Testseek.co.uk 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
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
Striking sound overall
Strong frame and waterproofing
Great streaming options and features
Full-bodied sound
Lots of features
Portable
Excellent design
Lightweight and portable
Totally water and dustproof
Very good sound for its size
Choice of smart speaker assistants
Wireless charging
Excellent sound
Thoughtful IP67 design
Lots of smart features
Powerful audio performance
Easily portable design
Excellent connectivity
Google Assistant and Alexa support
Great design
Excellent connectivity options
Light
Cool 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
Excellent
Neutral-sounding performance
Well built
New features are useful
Auto Trueplay
Sounds phenomenal for the size
Alexa and Google Assistant support
Qi wireless charging
The editors didn't like
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
Feels constrained at lower volumes
Detail and expansiveness are a bit limited
Battery life isn't ideal
Clarity not exceptional
Average timing and dynamics
No Bluetooth stereo pairing
Doesn't work as a speakerphone
Less battery life than some other speakers
Bluetooth limited to streaming
Battery life behind rivals
Fairly pricey
Bass can be overwhelming
Bass is a touch gratuitous
A little pricey
Rubber ends dent
No accompanying case
Can't use two Roam devices as surrounds in existing setup
Published: 2021-04-06, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
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
If all you want out of a portable speaker is loud sound, Bluetooth, and a design you can drop-kick into the pool without issue, there are cheaper ways to get your music fix. That's not a criticism of what Sonos is offering with Roam, as much as a reflecti...
Great sound for the size, Seamless transition from Wi-Fi to Bluetooth, Well-built and rugged, Has wireless charging, Great sound for the size, Seamless transition from Wi-Fi to Bluetooth, Well-built and rugged, Has wireless charging
Expensive, Middling battery life for a Bluetooth speaker, Some standby battery issues at launch, Expensive, Middling battery life for a Bluetooth speaker, Some standby battery issues at launch
The GoodGreat sound for the sizeSeamless transition from Wi-Fi to BluetoothWell-built and ruggedHas wireless chargingThe BadExpensiveMiddling battery life for a Bluetooth speakerSome standby battery issues at launch$169 at Best Buy$169 at B&H$169 at Sonos...
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)
Published: 2021-04-06, Author: Michael , review by: 9to5mac.com
Abstract: Sonos unveiled its new ultra-portable speaker last month along with opening pre-orders. Ahead of the Roam arriving to the first customers later this month, we were able to test out this slick new speaker to see how it compares to other options in the ult...
Published: 2021-04-06, Author: Chris , review by: theverge.com
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
Published: 2018-09-21, Author: Chris , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: W ireless Wireless Bluetooth speakers have become ubiquitous, indispensable gadgets. Everyone's got one somewhere, and the use cases vary from person to person. Maybe you use your speaker around the house or as a shower soundtrack. Maybe you bring it alon...
Superb sound for an IP67 portable waterproof speaker, Neutral sound signature gives the dynamic range to use an EQ properly, Terrific 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi range, USB-C, Power bank and Qi charge, Can join the Sonos ecosystem and is voice-enabled
Abstract: In 2019 Sonos released its first ever ‘portable' speaker. It was great, but suffered from being too big and heavy to actually take anywhere. That has all changed with the new Sonos Roam – a speaker with incredible sound for such a smol boi.Sonos new porta...
