Sonos Roam 2 vs Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM
Sonos Roam 2
2023 · $179 today
7970
Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM
2023 · $299 today
7264
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Sonos Roam 2 is better
- Weight (kg): 0.43 vs 3.5(8.1× less)
- Colors: 3 vs 2(50% more)
Why Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM is better
- Drivers: 2 tweeters, 2 woofers, passive radiators vs 1 tweeter, 1 mid-woofer(2.0× more)
- Battery life (hrs): 17 vs 10(1.7× more)
- Bluetooth: 5.1 vs 5.0(higher)
Verdict
Sonos Roam 2 leads outright in 3 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Sonos Roam 2 | Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Drivers | 1 tweeter, 1 mid-woofer | 2 tweeters, 2 woofers, passive radiators● |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Battery life (hrs) | 10 | 17● |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | 802.11ac dual-band | No (Bluetooth only) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1● |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Smart Features | ||
| Voice assistants | Amazon Alexa built-in | None built-in (phone assistant only) |
| Multiroom platform | Sonos S2 | UE app (PartyUp pairing) |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | No |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight (kg) | 0.43● | 3.5 |
| Colors | 3● | 2 |