Testseek.co.uk have collected 150 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%)
150 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
Abstract: It's become de rigueur to call the Sonos Move a luggable speaker rather than a portable one. Tipping the scales at six pounds, the Move delivers big, bold, yet refined sound that you can take to the backyard, the park, or even the beach, but it's a hefty...
Published: 2021-04-06, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Compact, rugged design, Bluetooth and wi-fi connectivity, Excellent sound, Good battery life
More expensive than similar size speakers
The Sonos Roam is a standout portable speaker that delivers what Sonos customers expect – excellent sound and brilliant connectivity – but with the added benefit of being able to take it anywhere.Related PostsGoogle Nest Hub (2nd Gen) review – all the sma...
Great size, Solid balance, Surprisingly decent bass, Supports the virtual assistants with a microphone, Alwayson TruePlay can be quite useful, and you can turn it off if you don't like it, Works as both a Sonos multiroom speaker and as a Bluetooth speaker
Battery drains pretty seriously while unused, Could do with a touch more volume
If the goal of delivering the Sonos Move in a smaller size was the intention, it's pretty clear Sonos has nailed it, or managed to get bloody close with the Roam.Simply put, the Roam is a success, achieving excellent sound both at home and to go, and maki...
Great size, Solid balance, Surprisingly decent bass, Supports the virtual assistants with a microphone, Alwayson TruePlay can be quite useful, and you can turn it off if you don't like it, Works as both a Sonos multiroom speaker and as a Bluetooth speaker
Battery drains pretty seriously while unused, Could do with a touch more volume
If the goal of delivering the Sonos Move in a smaller size was the intention, it's pretty clear Sonos has nailed it, or managed to get bloody close with the Roam.Simply put, the Roam is a success, achieving excellent sound both at home and to go, and maki...
Excellent presence, Very portable, Alexa, Google and Siri integration, Music streaming (Spotify, Apple etc) integration, DLNA and Apple Airplay support, Bluetooth and wifi connection, IP67 rated (bathroom friendly), ,
Directed soundstage, Smaller stature impacts bass production, Nonreplaceable battery, Shorter battery life at eight hours (vs 13 hours than the UE Megaboom), Smart features require Sonos account, Battery level only visible through Sonos app, Overall imp
Powerful audio for its compact size, IP67 dust and water-resistant, Seamless connectivity
No voice assistant support in India, Lacklustre battery life, Exorbitantly priced
Priced at Rs 19,999, the Sonos Roam is a luxury portable speaker that impresses in more ways than one. Be it the seamless Wi-Fi + Bluetooth connectivity, powerful audio, or IP67 rugged build, the Sonos Roam justifies its price point, especially for those...
Abstract: Sonos is now making an effort to be heard in the Indian market, slowly rolling out most of its products here. After the Sonos Beam, the Sonos Roam ultra portable wireless speakers are now available in India.The Sonos Roam has a very compact design and is...
No Alexa or Google Assistant support in India yet, Low on bass, Average battery life
Sonos is a new luxury audio brand in India, but it is a reputed one in the US. So catching up with the premium customers here will take some time - especially amid the competition from brands like Sony, but Roam comes off as a step taken in the right dire...
Well-thought out, good performance, expensiveApart from Spotify Connect, there is very little you're likely to miss in the Sonos Roam. It has an incredible swathe of features for a device in this segment. I love the well-thought-out interface, convenien...
