Sonos Roam 2 - White - Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Score: 64/100
Sonos Arc Ultra
Score: 89/100$139.00
Rankings
The Sonos Arc Ultra paired with the Sub 4 delivers a premium 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos home-theater experience, featuring extensive codec support, Trueplay calibration, and sleek matte design. It excels in immersive audio and connectivity but is limited by a single HDMI port and the heft of the subwoofer.
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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| ↓ lower better | 0.42 kgbest | 5.9 kg |
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Weight (kg) | 0.42 kg | 5.9 kg |
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Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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Finish | White | matte |
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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.”
Reviewers praise the Arc Ultra for its clean, precise, three-dimensional soundstage and deep bass, while noting the lack of HDMI inputs and limited DTS support.
Users love the crystal-clear dialogue, powerful bass and seamless Sonos integration, but many mention the missing HDMI inputs and the Sub 4's weight.
