Sonos Roam vs JBL Link 20
Sonos Roam
2021 · $179 today
7962
JBL Link 20
2018 · $129 today
7751
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Sonos Roam is better
- Far-Field Microphones: 3 vs 2(50% more)
- Color Options: 3 vs 2(50% more)
- Weight: 15.2 oz vs 22.6 oz(49% less)
- Height: 6.61 in vs 8.6 in(30% less)
Why JBL Link 20 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Sonos Roam leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Sonos Roam | JBL Link 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Drivers | Tweeter + Woofer | — |
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Passive Radiators | — | 2 |
| Voice & Assistant | ||
| Built-in Assistant | Alexa or Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Far-Field Microphones | 3● | 2 |
| Automatic Trueplay | Yes | — |
| Hands-Free Calling | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | — |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz |
| Bluetooth | — | 4.2 |
| Chromecast Built-in | — | Yes |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight | 15.2 oz● | 22.6 oz |
| Height | 6.61 in● | 8.6 in |
| Color Options | 3● | 2 |