Sonos Roam

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

Powerful audio performance Easily portable design Excellent connectivity Google Assistant and Alexa support

Fairly pricey Bass can be overwhelming

The Sonos Roam is our pick for the best portable speaker on the planet, with a powerful sound, rugged design, excellent connectivity features, and smart home control. A bass-heavy audio performance makes it ideal for use outdoors, while a clever...

A truly portable Sonos speaker Supports AirPlay 2, Alexa, and Google Assistant Rugged design that can endure the elements Wireless charging

Bass is limited by form factor No stereo pairing over Bluetooth 10-hour battery life falls short of other speakers Sonos app can be buggy on Wi-Fi networks that aren’t yours

The Roam can fill in any nook of your living space — the bathroom, the garage, wherever — that doesn’t have another full-time Sonos speaker in it. On the go with Bluetooth, it’s easy to use and kicks out clear, satisfying sound for its size. Sonos...

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.

Mono output ; Digital signal processing can overwhelm the audio at high volumes ; Not as loud as similarly priced speakers

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

For those already invested in Sonos, this portable speaker is an absolute no-brainer addition to the family. For those considering a Bluetooth speaker and wondering if the Roam is worth the investment over others the answer is yes. It delivers...

Most affordable Sonos entry point ; Sounds great ; Easily transitions between Sonos and Bluetooth connections ; Qi wireless plus USB-C makes charging easy ; Rugged without looking ridiculous

Sound Swap and stereo pairing only work in Sonos mode ; Battery life falls short of Bluetooth-only rivals ; Price premium compared to Bluetooth-only speakers