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
Small size
Packed with networking features
Choice of Alexa or Google Assistant
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
Superb sound for an IP67 portable waterproof speaker
Neutral sound signature gives the dynamic range to use an EQ properly
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...
Inevitably, switching from a wi-fi connection to Bluetooth does make a difference to the sound quality – although it's impressive that the Roam is able to handle the switch automatically when I venture outdoors with my tablet. That bass intro on Bad Guy i...
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...
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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...
