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Speaker Maximum Output Power | 10 Watts |
Frequency Response | 50 Hz |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB |
Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
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- Enjoy up to 10 hours of astonishing sound with this portable speaker. Stream music and more over WiFi at home and listen on the go with Bluetooth. Easily control the sound with the Sonos app, your voice, and Apple AirPlay 2.
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Battery life | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Bluetooth connectivity | 3.3 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 3.5 | 3.9 | — | — | 4.7 | 4.1 |
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power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wireless | Bluetooth |
speaker type | Outdoor | Outdoor | Outdoor | Multi Room | Portable Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
mounting type | Tabletop Mount | Tabletop Mount | Tabletop Mount | Tabletop Mount | Floor Standing | Freestanding |
weight | 200 grams | 3000 grams | 0.42 kilograms | 0.42 kilograms | 1.3 pounds | 558 grams |
control method | voice, application | voice | voice | voice | application, voice | voice |
model name | Sonos Roam - White | Sonos Move 2 - White | ROAM2US1 | Sonos Roam 2 - Black | SoundLink Flex | Beosound A1 2nd Gen |
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Product information
Input Voltage | 5 Volts |
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Mounting Type | Tabletop Mount |
Material | Polycarbonate (PC) |
Model Name | Sonos Roam - White |
Speaker Type | Outdoor |
Special Feature | Hi Res Audio, Portable, Multi Room Audio, Built In Microphone, Dustproof |
Recommended Uses For Product | For Surround Sound Systems |
Compatible Devices | TV,Smartphone |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Controller Type | App Control, Voice Control |
Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.0 |
Color | White |
Battery Life | 10 Hours |
Included Components | USB Cable |
Product Dimensions | 2.44"D x 2.32"W x 6.61"H |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Item Weight | 200 Grams |
Is Waterproof | True |
Charging Time | 10 Hours |
Warranty Type | Limited |
Number of Items | 1 |
Control Method | App, Voice |
Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
Package Type | FFP |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Includes MP3 player? | No |
Is Electric | Yes |
Specific Uses For Product | Outdoor activities, travel, home use, smartphone, tablet, television, and computer use |
UPC | 840136801450 |
Manufacturer | Sonos |
Item Weight | 7.1 ounces |
ASIN | B08Z1C8NM9 |
Item model number | ROAM1US1 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,383 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers #12,122 in MP3 & MP4 Player Accessories |
Date First Available | March 15, 2021 |
Department | unisex |
Country of Origin | China |
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The portable smart speaker for all your listening adventures.
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Customers like the sound quality and compactness of the speaker. For example, they say it has excellent sound and is perfect for small areas. That said, some complain about connectivity issues and performance. Opinions are mixed on battery life and ease of use.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say the sound is exceptional, excellent, and pretty loud. They also love the Airplay feature and say it can really belt out some music and not get muddy base.
"...In my opinion, the Sonos Roam is an excellent speaker because of its portability, convenience of use within my existing Sonos system, and its superb..." Read more
"honestly this speaker is pretty loud, sounds fairly good, a has a decent battery life too. the only problem is connecting to it is annoying...." Read more
"...This speaker was on the pricey side but the sound quality was worth the money." Read more
"...Difficult to write about sound quality, I can only tell how it sounds compare to a apple homepod mini (similar sound quality less loud) , Bose Micro..." Read more
Customers find the speaker to be portable, easy to move around, and great for travel. They also say it's lightweight and good for short trips.
"...In my opinion, the Sonos Roam is an excellent speaker because of its portability, convenience of use within my existing Sonos system, and its superb..." Read more
"...like this speaker, it is unique in the market because it is small, portable, wireless (can connect to your wifi ) and Bluetooth capable...." Read more
"...so small that it's super portableLess then ideal qualities:- Worlds most uncomfortable on/off button...." Read more
"...speakers but the ROAM has a special place because it is small and mobile - goes anywhere." Read more
Customers like the compactness of the speaker. They mention it's convenient, takes up little space, and excels in smaller spaces. Some say the size of the product is outstanding.
"I really like this speaker, it is unique in the market because it is small, portable, wireless (can connect to your wifi ) and Bluetooth capable...." Read more
"...so small that it's super portableLess then ideal qualities:- Worlds most uncomfortable on/off button...." Read more
"...about these speakers but the ROAM has a special place because it is small and mobile - goes anywhere." Read more
"Size of the speaker is outstanding, when you play the sound loud, sounds pretty good...." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the speakers. They say it never connects, loses connection, and can only connect when it's plugged in. Some customers also mention that the airplay connection starts to fail and the Bluetooth connection doesn't connect out of the box.
"...one time is when the speaker reached ~40% battery the airplay connection started to failed, sound was cutting really bad and I was not able to play..." Read more
"...the only problem is connecting to it is annoying. they made it so the power button and the bluetooth connectivity button are the same button...." Read more
"...Music is rich and full sounding.- it connects with Sonos so it plays what is on the other speakers in the house.-..." Read more
"...Once setup, you can connect with bluetooth, but it doesn't connect out of the box." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the speakers. Some mention that it has a decent battery life, while others say that it runs out very quickly. The app shows you the battery level, but some customers say that there is no battery level unless they sign into the app.
"This worked fine for the most part. The battery would sometimes die even when it wasn't turned on if you didn't leave it on the charger...." Read more
"...The battery life is good but I wish it were better. I get about 8 hours of play time per charge. Charging is another small issue...." Read more
"...Battery life isn’t great, either. Having it plugged in all the time makes life easier...." Read more
"...if it doesn’t stay plugged in almost 100% of the time, the battery runs dead very quickly...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the speakers. Some mention that it's easy to setup and connect to your devices, and has a great sound. They say the directions are good, but the logic threw them. Others say that it was too complicated to set up, and the instructions were vague. They also mention that the product is not user friendly and they never finished setup.
"Difficult to set up but did so." Read more
"...Sonos Roam is an excellent speaker because of its portability, convenience of use within my existing Sonos system, and its superb audio performance." Read more
"...So once we had it in our hands the setup was a total pain...." Read more
"...First, nothing about this set up is intuitive. The instructions are a joke, because they are almost non-existent...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the speakers. They say that it stopped working all together just a few months after purchase, the rest of their home setup will not work, and that one of the speaker never worked. They also say that the product fails far too frequently to be worth the investment, and is completely dead. Customers also report that hard resets did not work.
"...started to failed, sound was cutting really bad and I was not able to play continuously. not even I turned off/on...." Read more
"...The software's a bit buggy as well. It can't be paired with any of your other speakers but it can be grouped with them...." Read more
"...6. O no, it cannot connect to the software server (head blows up)7. Try again...." Read more
"...As a side note, the speaker can function fully while being charged.Airplay and bluetooth connectivity are straightforward and work well...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the speakers. They mention that it's a complete waste of money, an utter disaster, and shoddy.
"...The audio is, really, barely passable at best and outright embarrassing for something Sonos branded.It is not tunable with TruePlay...." Read more
"...In the end, I think this speaker is far more expensive than it should be for it's overall middle of the road performance, cheap build quality and..." Read more
"...The price was the same and worth every penny...." Read more
"...Negative: everything else. It ended up being an expensive Bluetooth speaker...." Read more
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My main concern with the Roam was that I noticed it was rather small and how that would effect the sound quality and loudness of the speaker. I was foolish for thinking this however. Sonos is known for having excellent sounding speakers and they would not jeopardize that reputation by putting out a new product that didn't adhere to their high audio standards. This speaker sounds amazing! Music sounds rich and full of depth. The clarity of the highs is excellent and the bass is surprisingly rich and full. Further to the point, the Sonos app allows you to tailor the sound to your liking, adding more of less treble and/or bass. I cannot overstate how pleased I am with the audio quality of this diminutive speaker.
As a secondary point under sound, I was also concerned about how loud the speaker could get. Indoors, this little gem can get plenty loud and fill a large space with amazing sound. Outdoors, the Roam does a better than adequate job of projecting great music. I have taken it in my backyard while doing some yard work and it gets loud enough to hear and enjoy the music. However, I don't think Sonos designed this speaker to pump out the tunes at the pool party or at the beach like the EU Boom 3 or other larger bluetooth speakers. It can function adequately in that role but excels in smaller spaces and in overall sound quality.
Functionality
The speaker works seamlessly with my other two Sonos speakers via WiFi using the Sonos app. The ability to move the speaker all over the house is a major plus. I can configure the Roam to play alone or with either one or both of my other speakers. I love that versatility. The buttons have some straight forward uses and also are multi-functional, which can take some getting used to. For example, I have issues sometimes with the power button and how long to push it. Five seconds to turn it off, a quick push to put it in sleep mode to save power. Same with the play/pause button: once to pause music, twice to advance to the next song, three times to go back to previous song, press and hold for a second to put the speaker in bluetooth pairing mode, and press and hold and listen for a sound in order to be able to swap your music from the Roam to the closest Sonos speaker or vice versa. It has taken some getting used to initially but I'm getting the hang of it.
The battery life is good but I wish it were better. I get about 8 hours of play time per charge. Charging is another small issue. Sonos includes a USB-C (plugs into speaker) to USB-A (plugs into charger) charging cable with the speaker, but they do not include a charging adapter to plug into the wall. Luckily, I have an Apple iPad USB-C to USB-C cable with a large 20w charging adapter that charges the Roam very quickly. I highly recommend the larger charging adapter to greatly reduce charging time. As a side note, the speaker can function fully while being charged.
Airplay and bluetooth connectivity are straightforward and work well. I have not had any issues connecting the speaker via bluetooth to my phone, laptop and various other devices around my home.
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The speaker works in either a horizontal or vertical position with some claiming there is a difference in the sound. That is a matter of preference as I like both positions for different reasons. Horizontally, the speaker is designed to project the sound up and it seems to use the surface the speaker is sitting on to amplify the sound. Vertically it sounds great and it is much easier to access the control buttons on top. Ultimately, I love the design of the Roam because it is small, clean and elegant looking.
In my opinion, the Sonos Roam is an excellent speaker because of its portability, convenience of use within my existing Sonos system, and its superb audio performance.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2021
Sound
My main concern with the Roam was that I noticed it was rather small and how that would effect the sound quality and loudness of the speaker. I was foolish for thinking this however. Sonos is known for having excellent sounding speakers and they would not jeopardize that reputation by putting out a new product that didn't adhere to their high audio standards. This speaker sounds amazing! Music sounds rich and full of depth. The clarity of the highs is excellent and the bass is surprisingly rich and full. Further to the point, the Sonos app allows you to tailor the sound to your liking, adding more of less treble and/or bass. I cannot overstate how pleased I am with the audio quality of this diminutive speaker.
As a secondary point under sound, I was also concerned about how loud the speaker could get. Indoors, this little gem can get plenty loud and fill a large space with amazing sound. Outdoors, the Roam does a better than adequate job of projecting great music. I have taken it in my backyard while doing some yard work and it gets loud enough to hear and enjoy the music. However, I don't think Sonos designed this speaker to pump out the tunes at the pool party or at the beach like the EU Boom 3 or other larger bluetooth speakers. It can function adequately in that role but excels in smaller spaces and in overall sound quality.
Functionality
The speaker works seamlessly with my other two Sonos speakers via WiFi using the Sonos app. The ability to move the speaker all over the house is a major plus. I can configure the Roam to play alone or with either one or both of my other speakers. I love that versatility. The buttons have some straight forward uses and also are multi-functional, which can take some getting used to. For example, I have issues sometimes with the power button and how long to push it. Five seconds to turn it off, a quick push to put it in sleep mode to save power. Same with the play/pause button: once to pause music, twice to advance to the next song, three times to go back to previous song, press and hold for a second to put the speaker in bluetooth pairing mode, and press and hold and listen for a sound in order to be able to swap your music from the Roam to the closest Sonos speaker or vice versa. It has taken some getting used to initially but I'm getting the hang of it.
The battery life is good but I wish it were better. I get about 8 hours of play time per charge. Charging is another small issue. Sonos includes a USB-C (plugs into speaker) to USB-A (plugs into charger) charging cable with the speaker, but they do not include a charging adapter to plug into the wall. Luckily, I have an Apple iPad USB-C to USB-C cable with a large 20w charging adapter that charges the Roam very quickly. I highly recommend the larger charging adapter to greatly reduce charging time. As a side note, the speaker can function fully while being charged.
Airplay and bluetooth connectivity are straightforward and work well. I have not had any issues connecting the speaker via bluetooth to my phone, laptop and various other devices around my home.
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The speaker works in either a horizontal or vertical position with some claiming there is a difference in the sound. That is a matter of preference as I like both positions for different reasons. Horizontally, the speaker is designed to project the sound up and it seems to use the surface the speaker is sitting on to amplify the sound. Vertically it sounds great and it is much easier to access the control buttons on top. Ultimately, I love the design of the Roam because it is small, clean and elegant looking.
In my opinion, the Sonos Roam is an excellent speaker because of its portability, convenience of use within my existing Sonos system, and its superb audio performance.
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the speaker will automatically search for the last connected device as soon as it turns on so you dont always have to play the button dance, but from time to time for no reason at all my phone/computer just refuse to reconnect and you have to unpair and repair, playing the button dance once more...
they also decided to place this easy to press soft shallow button right next to the power connection so expect to bump it plugging the speaker in
if they had just made them two separate buttons i would hands down say this is an amazing little speaker but having to spend 5 minutes a few times a day trying to connect to the darn thing is one of the most frustrating daily tasks i have and i wouldnt recommend getting this speaker
- sound quality is much better then I expected when I saw how small the speaker is. Music is rich and full sounding.
- it connects with Sonos so it plays what is on the other speakers in the house.
- so small that it's super portable
Less then ideal qualities:
- Worlds most uncomfortable on/off button. If you have any kind of arthritis stop reading now and pick a different speaker. Especially if you need to reset the speaker you have to hold this button for an interminable amount of time.
- the speaker comes with a charging cable but not a charging cube. And that would be a non issue if the speaker didn't require a minimum of 10watt power supply from the port it's plugged into. Once I read what was required and bought a more powerful charging cube my issues with the speaker were resolved and I didn't need to return it.
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