TLDR Review: Sonos Roam 2
Pros
- •Excellent sound quality with good bass, especially for a small speaker.
- •Waterproof design makes it ideal for use around hot tubs.
- •Builn Alexa functionality allows for voice control.
- •Very small and portable design; stylish and easy to use.
- •Dedicated Bluetooth feature is a plus.
- •Good brand reputation.
- •Provides good volume for its size.
- •Great value for the price.
Cons
- •Misleading size depiction in pictures.
- •Sound quality is underwhelming compared to other Sonos products like the Sonos Arc and Move.
- •At high volume, sound may become flat with mono quality.
- •Lacks bass, which may disappoint fans of genres like rap or hiop.
- •Compares unfavorably to less expensive alternatives, like the JBL Flip 5, which offers richer bass.
- •Software updates can cause functionality issues.
- •Installation can be challenging and may require uninstalling existing setups.
- •Requires downloading an app for full functionality.
- •Overall dissatisfaction with the company's customer support.
Bottom Line
The Sonos Roam 2 - White is a stylish and portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker with excellent sound quality for its size. It offers good value for the price and integrates well with existing Sonos systems. However, some users report issues with sound quality at high volumes and software updates causing usability problems. If more robust bass and a larger speaker size are priorities, consider exploring alternatives like the JBL Flip 5 for a different listening experience.
How we researched this
About this review: We pulled together findings from professional reviews and hundreds of user reviews, and cross-referenced them with ShopSavvy's pricing data from 1 retailers to give you the short version.
Download ShopSavvy App
Compare prices across thousands of stores in real-time, set price alerts, watch for deals by keyword, and much more.
Install ShopSavvy Browser Extension
Compare and track prices automatically while you shop online at thousands of websites.
Footer 1
Get ShopSavvy
Subscribe for Updates
Get the latest news, and updates on ShopSavvy. You'll be glad you did!