Sonos Roam 2
Score: 84/100
JBL Charge 6
Score: 86/100Rankings
The JBL Charge 6 is a rugged, feature-rich Bluetooth speaker with AI Sound Boost, 28-hour battery life and IP67 waterproof, dustproof and drop-proof durability. Its heavy weight and bulkier size, plus the lack of an included charging cable, are drawbacks. Perfect for outdoor parties and users who need a built-in powerbank.
The Sonos Roam 2 is a compact, IP67-rated smart speaker that offers auto-tuned Trueplay sound and voice-assistant integration. Its trade-offs include limited peak loudness and occasional connectivity hiccups. Ideal for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts who value portability over raw volume.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10 hours | 28 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 430 gbest | 990 g |
— | 53 mmbest | |
4,860 mAhbest | — | |
— | 45 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 180 minutesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 10 hours | 28 hours |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 430 g | 990 g |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 168×62×60 mm | 99×229×94 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers highlight the Roam 2's blend of portability, rugged IP67 protection, and high-fidelity sound that benefits from Sonos' Auto Trueplay tuning. They commend its seamless Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/AirPlay 2 connectivity and voice-assistant support, while noting the limited peak volume and lack of a media slot as trade-offs for its compact form factor.
Everyday users love the speaker's lightweight design, impressive bass for its size, and dependable waterproofing, often using it in showers, at the beach, or on hikes. Common complaints revolve around reduced battery life at high volumes, insufficient loudness for big gatherings, and occasional connectivity hiccups when switching between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Professional reviewers hail the Charge 6 as the top portable Bluetooth speaker for 2025 outdoor use, emphasizing its bold JBL Pro Sound with AI Sound Boost, industry-leading 28-hour battery life, rapid USB-C charging, and IP67 drop-proof durability. They also commend the full EQ control via the JBL Portable app and the new Auracast multi-speaker pairing, noting these features set it apart from earlier models.
Everyday users consistently praise the deep bass, marathon-long battery, and reliable powerbank function, especially for beach parties and poolside gatherings. Recurring complaints focus on the speaker's heft, the absence of a charging cable, occasional app connectivity hiccups, and its bulkier footprint compared to previous Charge models.
“Easy portability, impressive bass/clarity for size”
“Battery drains faster at max volume”
“deep bass, long battery for parties/beach days”
