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Critic consensus
The Sonos Roam 2 is praised for its sound quality, durability, and versatility, but criticized for its battery life, connectivity issues, and high price point, especially for those not fully invested in the Sonos ecosystem.
As of 9 Feb 2025 (2 months ago), based on these 9 sources (click to watch review)
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šŸ”Š Great sound quality
Reviewers consistently praise the Roam 2 for its impressive audio performance.
...I found the stock sound of the Rome 2 pretty enjoyable with decent clarity and the high in the mids when listening to some rock music around the house or chilling out....
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šŸ”‹ Battery life concerns
Several reviews mention the battery life as being on the lower side or not improved from the previous model.
...Compared to the previous generation, unfortunately we don't see any updates to battery life. Sonos still advertises 10 hours of playback with the Rome 2....
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šŸ’¦ Waterproof and durable
The IP67 rating for water and dust resistance is highlighted as a key feature.
...The Rome 2 retains an IP 67 rating, making it both dustproof and waterproof....
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šŸ“± Connectivity issues
Some reviewers experienced difficulties with the Sonos app and Bluetooth connectivity.
...It took me a solid hour of constantly restarting the speaker and my phone just to get the app to recognize the Rome 2....
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šŸ’ø High price point
The cost of the Roam 2 is often mentioned as a drawback, especially for those not using its smart features.
...However, it becomes a little pricey if you don't plan on taking advantage of any of its smart functions....
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šŸ”„ Versatile connectivity
The speaker's ability to connect via Bluetooth and integrate into the Sonos ecosystem is appreciated.
...With its new connectivity option, just connecting over Bluetooth, you could essentially forego the app and use it as a dead simple Bluetooth speaker....
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šŸŽØ Multiple color options
Availability in various colors is seen as a positive aspect, adding to its appeal.
...I have it in blue but it also comes in black, white, red and green if any of them take your fancy....
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šŸ¤– Lack of Google Assistant support
The absence of Google Assistant functionality is noted as a limitation for some users.
...However, it is worth noting that there is no longer support for Google Assistant....
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Review by The Product Lab
Sentiment: Very positive
The Sonos Roam 2 is an exceptional portable Bluetooth speaker that offers outstanding sound quality, impressive battery life, and user-friendly features, making it a top choice for music enthusiasts on the go. Watch review
...An impressive blend of power and portability.... Next quote
An In-Depth Review of the Sonos Roam 2: The Ultimate Portable Bluetooth Speaker?
4:42
16 Jan 2025
šŸŽµ Excellent sound quality
...The sound quality on the Rome 2 is seriously awesome, and I like it more than most of the speakers that I've tested in this segment... Watch in video
šŸ”‹ Impressive battery life
...It also gives about 10 hours of playtime, which is impressive for its sound quality... Watch in video
šŸ“± User-friendly Sonos app
...The Sonos app is super handy on its own... Watch in video
šŸŽ¶ Great stereo sound capability
...I absolutely love the stereo sound you get by connecting two speakers... Watch in video
šŸŒŠ Waterproof and dustproof design
...With an IP67 rating, the Rome 2 is both waterproof and dustproof... Watch in video
šŸ’Ŗ Durable build quality
...I love the solid-built quality of the Sonos Room too, and it's better than many other speakers I've tried so far... Watch in video
šŸ”Š No distortion at high volumes
...I'm really impressed by how loud this speaker can get without sounding distorted at all... Watch in video
šŸ•¹ļø Adjustable sound settings
...Plus, you can tweak the sound by adjusting the bass and treble, and there's even an option to boost the speaker's loudness... Watch in video
šŸ”— Stable Bluetooth connection
...The Roam 2 uses Bluetooth 5.2, which means you get great power efficiency and a stable connection... Watch in video
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Review by EchoX1
Sentiment: Mixed
The Sonos Roam 2 offers impressive sound quality and portability but is hard to justify at its steep price unless you're already invested in the Sonos ecosystem. Watch review
...Too expensive for me to recommend... Next quote
Sonos Roam 2: A Compact Powerhouse or Overpriced Hype?
11:49
3 Oct 2024
šŸ”Š Impressive sound quality for its size
...I love the sound that comes off this thing. I think it sounds... you know, really impressive for its size... Watch in video
šŸŽšļø Excellent sound management
...It's absolutely zero distortion. It sounds like just a quieter version of their bigger speakers... Watch in video
šŸ“ Portable and convenient design
...I like the form factor as well. I like how it's like I like the kind of skinny, long design that means you can just put it in a pocket... Watch in video
šŸ”‹ Decent battery life
...10 hour battery life from something of this size is very impressive... Watch in video
šŸ§  Advanced features like Auto TruePlay
...Definitely a case where AI is useful and I'm not complaining about it... Watch in video
šŸ” Sound Swap feature
...So I've got sound swap which is interesting... Watch in video
šŸ—£ļø Integrated smart speaker features
...It works with Sonos voice and Alexa... Watch in video
šŸ¤” šŸ’· Price is too high compared to competitors
...But yeah, for 179 pounds, it's a real struggle, I think, to actually justify that... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ”Š Volume is lower than expected
...The volume is kind of, I think, actually probably lower than you'd expect on this thing... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” āš–ļø Not loud for the price range
...It's not overly loud at all, even at its kind of highest volume... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸŒ Limited appeal outside Sonos ecosystem
...If you don't have any other Sonos speakers, I think you should probably look elsewhere... Watch quote in video
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Review by SoundGuys
Sentiment: Mixed
The Sonos Roam 2 offers improved usability with its standalone Bluetooth connectivity and solid sound quality, but persistent app issues and the lack of significant hardware upgrades may not justify the price for all users. Watch review
...Ideal choice for smart speaker beginners.... Next quote
Sonos Roam 2 Review: A Portable Speaker with Pros and Cons
5:37
27 Jul 2024
šŸ”‹ Solid battery life
...Sonos still advertises 10 hours of playback with the Rome 2, which is a little under some of its competitors, but of course your mileage will vary depending on certain factors... Watch in video
šŸŽ¶ Good sound quality
...I found the stock sound of the Rome 2 pretty enjoyable with decent clarity and the high in the mids when listening to some rock music around the house or chilling out... Watch in video
āš™ļø Versatile connectivity
...With its new connectivity option, just connecting over Bluetooth, you could essentially forego the app and use it as a dead simple Bluetooth speaker... Watch in video
šŸ’¦ Durable design
...The Rome 2 retains an IP 67 rating, making it both dustproof and waterproof... Watch in video
šŸ¤” šŸ˜• Connectivity issues with the Sonos app
...It took me a solid hour of constantly restarting the speaker and my phone just to get the app to recognize the Rome 2... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ”‹ No battery life improvements
...Compared to the previous generation, unfortunately we don't see any updates to battery life. Sonos still advertises 10 hours of playback with the Rome 2... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸŽ¶ No hardware upgrades for sound quality
...On the sound quality, again, the Rome 2 has not received any hardware upgrades... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ“” Limited EQ options in the app
...When it comes to EQ options, its functionality is a little limited. The Sonos app just supplies you with a simple bass and treble slider to personalize your sound... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ“ž No support for Google Assistant
...However, it is worth noting that there is no longer support for Google Assistant... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ˜¬ Prices do not justify if not using smart functions
...However, it becomes a little pricey if you don't plan on taking advantage of any of its smart functions... Watch quote in video
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Review by Alex Kidman
Sentiment: Mixed
The Sonos Roam 2 is a capable and stylish portable speaker with solid audio performance that integrates well within the Sonos ecosystem, though its premium price and app quirks make it best suited for existing Sonos users. Watch review
...Capable portable speaker with premium price... Next quote
A Closer Look at the Sonos Roam 2: Portable Sound with Premium Features
8:48
17 Jul 2024
šŸŽµ Good audio quality across genres
...the audio outputs generally quite good across a whole range of genres and music... Watch in video
šŸšæ IP67 rating for water and dust
...Still, IP 67 is good enough for a speaker of this type... Watch in video
šŸŽØ Multiple color options
...The Rome 2 comes in four color choices, black, white, sunset, which is basically red, wave, which is basically blue, or olive... Watch in video
šŸ”Š Supports Sonos and Bluetooth connectivity
...you could just use it as a basic Bluetooth speaker and never go near Sonos's apps and services at all... Watch in video
šŸ”‹ Decent battery life
...it can mostly manage that, though that's only at moderate volumes... Watch in video
šŸ”Œ Wireless charging capability
...it is capable of charging up to 15 watts from a compliant charger or rather nicely via Chi if you place it vertically... Watch in video
šŸŽ¤ Voice control support
...You also get support for voice control, either via Sonos' own inbuilt voice assistant or Amazon Alexa... Watch in video
šŸ¤” šŸ”‹ Battery life could be improved at high volumes
...If you absolutely blast audio at high volumes, you'll get less battery life... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ”Œ No charger included
...Sonos doesn't provide a charger in the box, just a USBC cable... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸŽ›ļø Hard-to-see buttons on the black model
...We're in proper disaster area sunship territory here, unless you're looking directly at it in bright sunlight... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ“² Clunky Sonos app experience
...I still do wish that the Sonos app experience was a little more streamlined, a little bit more stable... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ“¢ Audio output not massive
...You're never going to get impressively massive output... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ’µ Expensive for its category
...It's not inexpensive at $299 Australian at the time of recording this... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ“¦ Lack of a dedicated charging base
...Because it lacks a dedicated charging base, unless you leave it plugged into a wall socket or in use, it'll power itself down when not in use by default... Watch quote in video
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Review by Erin Lawrence
Sentiment: Mixed
The Sonos Roam 2 offers minor improvements in Bluetooth connectivity and design, making it a solid choice for Sonos loyalists seeking a portable speaker, but its limited battery life and unchanged audio features suggest current owners of the original Roam need not rush to upgrade. Watch review
...A tweak, not a transformation.... Next quote
Sonos Roam 2: A Modest Upgrade or Just a Facelift?
8:37
5 Jul 2024
šŸ“¦ Highly portable and lightweight
...The speaker is small, highly portable, and lightweight, and it's waterproof... Watch in video
šŸŒŠ Waterproof design
...It's waterproof. The design lets you use it laying flat or standing on its end, and it can really crank... Watch in video
šŸ”Š Great sound quality
...The overall audio quality is really good and the speaker's well-tuned, and it's possible to get a lot of depth in the music... Watch in video
āž• Bluetooth button addition
...Sonos has made the addition of a Bluetooth button a good selling feature since it means you can now use it more easily away from home... Watch in video
šŸ”„ Improved power-saving feature
...Glad to say that Sonos fixed this with a firmware update... the speaker will indeed power down on its own if it hasn't been used in about 30 minutes... Watch in video
šŸŽ§ Compatible with Sonos ecosystem
...If you're a Sonos loyalist... Sonos Roam 2 should be able to play very nicely in the sandbox, particularly since you don't need to use Wi-Fi to use it... Watch in video
šŸ¤” šŸ’¦ The speaker still doesn't float
...The speaker is not without its downsides, mainly that it still doesn't float... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ”‹ Battery life is on the lower side
...10 hours isn't a lot for a portable wireless speaker, particularly when other portable models can give you 20 hours or more... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ“± Sonos app and ecosystem issues
...There is also the matter of the Sonos app and the larger ecosystem not functioning as seamlessly as it should... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” āš” Limited improvement over previous model
...Sonos Roam 2 isn't a big upgrade...making tweaks where necessary, and I consider that a big plus... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ’° Can be overkill for basic needs
...if you're just looking for something for tailgating or to toss into the cup holder for camping, this may be overkill... Watch quote in video
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Review by Kephren
Sentiment: Somewhat positive
The Sonos Roam 2 is an exceptional portable speaker that offers superior sound quality and robust features, making it a worthwhile investment despite its high price and a few limitations. Watch review
...A top-notch portable speaker with high quality.... Next quote
In-Depth Review: Is the Sonos Roam 2 the Ultimate Portable Speaker?
7:01
11 Jun 2024
šŸ”Š Exceptional audio quality for its size
...Despite its compact size, the auto quality is exceptional, delivering deep bass and clear eye... Watch in video
šŸŽ›ļø Customizable sound with in-app EQ
...You can tailor the sound to your liking with the adjustable EQ in the Sonos app. It's a pretty good plus... Watch in video
šŸ”„ Automatic Trueplay adapts audio to environment
...This feature ensures you get the best sound quality no matter where you are. And I don't see a lot of like competitor doing it... Watch in video
šŸ”‹ Wireless charging support
...And the last one is it supports wireless charging... Watch in video
šŸ¤” šŸ“¶ Outdated Bluetooth spec
...Bluetooth 5.2 is a bit behind the latest one, the 5.3... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ”‹ Short battery life
...The battery life is not that great on this speaker... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ¤– No Google Assistant support
...If you're a Google Assistant user, this might be a deal breaker for you... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ’ø High price point
...It's a bit on the expensive side, but honestly you're getting a nice sound quality, good build quality, and also a lot of feature with the Sunos app... Watch quote in video
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Review by Main Cave
Sentiment: Somewhat positive
The Sonos Roam 2 is a superb Bluetooth speaker with excellent sound quality and ease of use, but its minor upgrades may not justify the higher price for existing Roam owners. Watch review
...Is it really worth the upgrade?... Next quote
Is the Sonos Roam 2 Worth the Upgrade? A Comprehensive Bluetooth Speaker Review
8:25
10 Jun 2024
šŸ”Š Great sound quality
...Fortunately it is out of the box it sounds fantastic it's loud wide and clarity between highs and lows... Watch in video
šŸ“± Easy to use with the app
...Also it's dead easy to use via the app... Watch in video
šŸ› ļø Independent Bluetooth speaker
...The main thing is it's now an independent Bluetooth speaker... Watch in video
šŸŽØ Available in multiple colors
...I have it in blue but it also comes in black, white, red and green if any of them take your fancy... Watch in video
šŸ’§ Waterproof with IP67 rating
...It's waterproof IP 67, it's drop resistant... Watch in video
šŸ¤– Alexa and Airplay 2 compatibility
...It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplay 2 connectivity and you can control it using Alexa which is built in and via the Sonos app... Watch in video
šŸ¤” šŸ’ø Charging puck is expensive
...do i regret brian the puck yes should i have waited and tried a third-party puck yes lessons learned... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸŽØ Charging puck color mismatch
...it only comes in black or white, so it doesn't really match the color of the speaker... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ„² Small upgrade from original Roam
...you'll only really be getting the tiny blue through connection button and the initial connection set up which really isn't what i'd call an upgrade... Watch quote in video
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Review by Grayson Tate
Sentiment: Mixed
The Sonos Roam 2, while an improvement over its predecessor with a better design and fit in the Sonos ecosystem, still falls short in sound quality and reliability compared to more affordable alternatives like the Bose SoundLink Flex. Watch review
...Sound quality can't match the competition.... Next quote
Comparing the Sonos Roam 2 with Top Bluetooth Speakers for 2024: A Detailed Review
8:10
6 Jun 2024
šŸ”„ Easy transition into Sonos ecosystem
...I love the fact that it was a Bluetooth speaker that was also Wi-Fi so I could tie it into my Sonos ecosystem... Watch in video
šŸ”Œ Improved button layout
...The only thing is on the back, there's a second button for the Bluetooth mode... So I'm happy that they made this update... Watch in video
šŸŽµ Compact design
...The reason why I like this speaker is because it fits into the Sonos ecosystem and it is small. This design, the triangle design is very smart... Watch in video
šŸŽ‰ Great for Wi-Fi sound swapping
...When I do that, when the speaker's on Wi-Fi, like if I'm playing something on here and I want to start playing in another room, it works great... Watch in video
šŸŽ¶ Move 2 offers stereo sound and longer battery life
...The move to actually has two tweeter speakers so it can do stereo sound... the battery lasts a lot longer. It used to last 10 hours and now it lasts 24... Watch in video
šŸ¤” āš ļø Sonos Roam 2 has unreliable battery life
...After a couple of minutes of not playing something to the speaker, my computer would say it was still connected to the Rome 2, but then no audio would come out... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ”„ Sound swap feature does not work consistently
...When I was doing it with Bluetooth with my phone, sound swap never worked for me, which is a hallmark feature of the speaker... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ’€ Battery is irreparable and non-removable
...Also, the battery is not user replaceable. It is just most likely glued in here... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ˜“ Speaker unexpectedly drains battery
...I figured after a while it would just go to sleep and instead it just drained its battery to zero, which was actually pretty frustrating... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ“¶ Issues with Wi-Fi connectivity
...I was having connection issues all the time. Speakers would say that they're playing music and no audio would be coming out... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ“¢ Rome 2 lacks sound quality compared to competition
...But compared to the sound link flex, the sound is nowhere near as clear. Base is nowhere near as loud... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸ”‰ Limited loudness compared to competitors
...And the speaker can't even get as loud to begin with... Watch quote in video
šŸ¤” šŸŽ›ļø Confusing button and mode setup in original Roam design
...Before it was just one button, but it was confusing because you had to hold it for different times for different modes... Watch quote in video
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Review by Abt Electronics
Sentiment: Very positive
The Sonos Roam 2 enhances its predecessor's features with a more user-friendly setup, improved connectivity, and a sleek design, all while maintaining the same great sound quality and price point. Watch review
...One of the best portable Bluetooth experiences.... Next quote
Sonos Roam 2: Enhanced Features Elevate the Portable Speaker Experience
5:03
23 May 2024
šŸ”Š Improved Bluetooth functionality
...With the first generation of the Roam, even if you never planned on using the app, you still had to download it to be able to use the Bluetooth functionality. Well, Sonos recognized this and now with the Roam 2, you can use it as a Bluetooth speaker right out of the box... Watch in video
šŸŽØ Color-matched design
...Finally, they've color matched the brand name on the new version, so the black speaker has a black logo, and the white speaker has a white logo... Watch in video
šŸ”‹ Enhanced charging options
...You can charge it either with the supplied USB-C to USB-C cable, which is another upgrade from last year's model, or you can use wireless Qi charging... Watch in video
šŸ”Š Versatile voice assistant functionality
...And then touching back on the voice assistance for a moment, this uses Sonos voice control, which works amazingly well for looking up music and controlling the speaker... Watch in video
šŸ”‰ Great audio quality
...Well, thankfully, it's the same great sound you got with the first-gen Roam... Watch in video
šŸ“¶ Stereo pairing capability
...For an even better experience, like I mentioned earlier, you can pair it up with another Roam speaker, either first or second gen, to create dedicated left and right channels for much better separation... Watch in video
šŸ’° Retail price remains the same
...And best of all, the retail price stayed the same... Watch in video
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