Sonos Roam 2 - White - Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Score: 64/100
Marshall Acton III Midnight Blue
Score: 77/100$139.00
Rankings
The midnight-blue Acton III offers the same 60 W RMS performance as its black counterpart, wrapped in a stylish, eco-friendly cabinet with tactile analog controls. It excels in Bluetooth convenience and sound quality for modest spaces, but lacks advanced codecs, Wi-Fi, and any form of portability.
The Sonos Roam 2 is a compact, waterproof portable speaker that delivers balanced sound and deep Sonos ecosystem integration. It offers dual Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, voice-assistant support, and a rugged IP67 rating, but battery life and occasional connectivity hiccups limit its appeal for power-hungry users.
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— | 60 wattsbest | |
— | 45 Hzbest | |
— | 20,000 Hzbest | |
— | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.42 kgbest | 2.85 kg |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
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Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.42 kg | 2.85 kg |
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Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
Design & Build(1) | ||
Finish | White | Midnight Blue |
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Professional reviewers hail the Roam as the best portable smart speaker, praising its lightweight build, Automatic Trueplay, robust IP67 rating and seamless Sonos ecosystem integration, while noting modest battery life and occasional Wi-Fi switching issues.
Everyday users love the Roam's clear, balanced sound, waterproof durability and easy voice-assistant operation, but complain about a tricky initial setup, frequent Wi-Fi drops, Bluetooth limitations and reliability concerns.
“Clear, balanced sound and it survives my beach trips without a problem.”
“Setup was a nightmare and the Wi-Fi keeps dropping.”
“Love the automatic Trueplay tuning - it sounds great everywhere.”
Professional reviewers praise the Acton III for its premium build, iconic brass knobs, and warm, detailed sound signature that stays true to Marshall's rock heritage. They also commend the Placement Compensation and Dynamic Loudness features delivered through the Marshall app, but criticize the lack of advanced Bluetooth codecs and consider the price high for the feature set.
Everyday users love the speaker's ability to fill modest spaces with rich audio, its eye-catching vintage look, and the tactile satisfaction of the analog knobs. Common complaints revolve around the missing AAC codec on iOS, occasional app instability, overpowering bass at high volumes, and the absence of a battery for portable use.
