Sonos Ray
Score: 71/100
Sonos Roam 2
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Sonos Roam 2 is a compact, rugged portable speaker offering IP67 protection, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi and voice-assistant integration with auto Trueplay tuning. Its limited peak volume and reduced battery life at high output are trade-offs for its small form factor. Best for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts who need a lightweight, smart, waterproof speaker.
The Sonos Ray is a compact, standalone soundbar that provides clear dialogue and balanced audio with convenient Sonos app integration and features like Night Sound. However, it lacks HDMI/eARC, Dolby Atmos and has limited bass without an optional Sub, which may disappoint audiophiles. Best suited for small-room TV setups where space is at a premium and simplicity is valued.
| Attribute | | |
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| ↓ lower better | 1.95 kg | 0.43 kgbest |
— | 2best | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3,760 cm³ | 614 cm³best |
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Weight (kg) | 1.95 kg | 0.43 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm³) | 3760 cm³ | 614 cm³ |
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Professional reviewers praise the Sonos Ray for delivering impressive, clear, and powerful audio despite its small size, highlighting its sleek, cabinet-friendly design and useful features like Speech Enhancement, Night Sound, and seamless Sonos app integration. However, they criticize the lack of HDMI/eARC, absence of Dolby Atmos and voice assistants, and the iOS-only Trueplay calibration, noting that the bass can feel thin without an optional Sub and that the unit is heavier than some competing compact soundbars.
Everyday users love how easy the Ray is to set up and integrate into their existing Sonos system, noting the clear dialogue, surprising bass for its size, and the convenience of Night Sound for late-night listening. Recurring complaints focus on the optical-only connection, weaker low-end bass, occasional Wi-Fi instability, and the limitation of Trueplay to iOS devices, with many feeling the soundbar is solid but not a game-changing upgrade without additional Sonos components.
Professional reviewers highlight the Roam 2's blend of portability, rugged IP67 protection, and high-fidelity sound that benefits from Sonos' Auto Trueplay tuning, while noting limited peak volume and lack of a media slot as trade-offs.
Everyday users love the speaker's lightweight design, impressive bass for its size, and dependable waterproofing, but complain about reduced battery life at high volumes and occasional connectivity hiccups.
“clearer, more powerful audio than ever before possible by a small standalone soundbar”
“surprisingly clear and powerful... especially in mid and high frequencies”
“"Easy portability, impressive bass/clarity for size" - User reviews”
