Sonos Roam vs Sonos One (Gen 2)
Sonos Roam
2021 · $179 today
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Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Sonos Roam is better
- Weight: 15.2 oz vs 65.3 oz(4.3× less)
- Color Options: 3 vs 2(50% more)
Why Sonos One (Gen 2) is better
- Far-Field Microphones: 6 vs 3(2.0× more)
- Height: 6.36 in vs 6.61 in(lower)
Verdict
Sonos Roam leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Sonos Roam | Sonos One (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Drivers | Tweeter + Woofer | — |
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | — |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | — |
| Tweeter | — | 1.0" |
| Mid-Woofer | — | 3.5" |
| Trueplay Tuning | — | Yes |
| Voice & Assistant | ||
| Built-in Assistant | Alexa or Google Assistant | Alexa or Google Assistant |
| Far-Field Microphones | 3 | 6● |
| Automatic Trueplay | Yes | — |
| Mic Mute Switch | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight | 15.2 oz● | 65.3 oz |
| Height | 6.61 in | 6.36 in● |
| Color Options | 3● | 2 |