Sonos roam speaker Bluetooth#

Part of my surprise at the Roam’s upward-punching sound quality was no doubt due to the fact that I’m just not used to testing a Wi-Fi speaker at this size, and the quality is notable between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. While the Roam isn’t built to offer the power of homebound speakers or the vivid detail of an audiophile device, it’s about as close as you can get in a speaker this size. Frankly, the speaker was smaller than I expected, so I wasn’t prepared for how smooth, warm, and well-rounded the sound signature is for its size. I knew I loved the Roam about three seconds after I pressed play. Sounds is impressively full and detailed. In the box are simple instructions for setup and a long USB-C to USB-A charging cable, but you’ll need to provide your own 10W (or higher) wall adapter. Additionally, the Roam supports wireless charging using any Qi mat or stand, and you can purchase a custom Sonos magnetic charger for an additional fee. The mic also allows for Sonos Trueplay, which adjusts EQ parameters for the speaker’s environment. Smart-assistant voice control is available via the built-in microphone, which can also be disabled at the touch of a button. You can connect the Roam with these speakers in a group for multi-room audio, create a stereo pair with another Roam, or send audio to another Sonos speaker at the touch of a button using the Sound Swap feature. When it comes to the sheer number of features, there are few portables that come even close to the Roam, and it adds more versatility for those who invest in other speakers within the Sonos ecosystem like the Sonos One smart speaker or Arc soundbar. Special features: Stereo pairing, Sound Swap, multi-room, Sonos Trueplay.Smart assistants: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa.Wireless Connection: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2.Speakers/drivers: Custom “racetrack” midrange driver, tweeter.Battery life: Up to 10 hours per charge.Height x Width x Depth: 6.61 x 2.44 x 2.36 inches.Additionally (and unrelated) Sonos has raised the MSRP of the Roam by $10 due to supply chain expenses.

Sonos roam speaker update#

To update the speaker, connect to your device, open the Sonos app, and the app will prompt you to update to the latest version.

In essence, the Roam is multiple speakers in one, making its not insignificant asking price a relative bargain.Įditor's Note September 21, 2021: Sonos has updated its speaker to compensate for a battery that drained quicker than most competitors when the speaker was in idle mode. It can battle with our favorite comparably priced Bluetooth speakers (and win), while still providing the easy connection, grouping, smart home support, and music sharing Wi-Fi ecosystem on which Sonos has built its brand. It undercuts the Move’s near-prohibitive price by more than half and it’s also much more lightweight and easy to bring along on your adventures.

The Roam is what Sonos’ first portable, the Move, should have been. Part portable, part multi-room, and part smart speaker, the Roam is in a class of its own.