Sonos Roam 2
Exact average 80.6 · 10 printed, 7 estimated · printed scores only: 83
Image: Sonos17 professional reviewers tested the Sonos Roam 2, and 11 recommend it. Most praised: sound quality and connectivity. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by TechRadar, WIRED, Trusted Reviews and 14 more
The catch: Expensive for how it sounds on its own.
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What 17 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90TechRadar
Rich, balanced sound and easier Bluetooth pairing make it an excellent portable for Sonos fans.
Read TechRadar review - 90WIRED
A small update that fixes the first Roam's battery issues and adds easy Bluetooth pairing, keeping it the best Sonos portable speaker.
Read WIRED review - 90Trusted Reviews
Essentially the same speaker as the original at the same price, with weak bass and a rival JBL that sounds better.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 90Macworld
Calls the Roam 2 one of the best portable speakers around, with strong sound, AirPlay 2 and a rugged build, held back mainly by fiddly setup and modest battery life.
Read Macworld review - 87GadgetGuy
A portable speaker with big full-bodied sound, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and AirPlay 2 support, best for existing Sonos owners.
Read GadgetGuy review - 85Livingetc
A small, versatile speaker that works as both a Wi-Fi Sonos unit and a Bluetooth portable, with strong sound for its size; battery life and lack of floatation are minor letdowns.
Read Livingetc review - 80Tom's Guide
The reviewer's go-to beach and backyard speaker thanks to great sound, voice control and Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth playback.
Read Tom's Guide review - 74soundguys.com
A great-sounding, portable speaker that now works over Bluetooth without the app, but it is barely an upgrade and the reviewer found app setup frustrating.
Read soundguys.com review - 70Android Central
A solid and very portable speaker, but barely different from the original, with no sound improvement and a high price against better-value rivals.
Read Android Central review - 70PCMag Middle East
A modest refresh of the original Roam that sounds good for its size and suits existing Sonos owners, but it is pricey and there are cheaper, better standalone Bluetooth speakers.
Read PCMag Middle East review - 83est.Good Housekeeping UK
A small refinement of an already good speaker that suits Sonos owners and wants versatility.
Read Good Housekeeping UK review - 83est.Digital Trends
An impressions piece, not a full review: nearly identical to the original with a welcome Bluetooth button and still great sound.
Read Digital Trends review - 83est.ZDNET
A personal-use recommendation praising its design, AirPlay and smart features as a rare portable-plus-smart speaker.
Read ZDNET review - 83est.How-To Geek
A better version of a good speaker thanks to the new Bluetooth button, with good sound and versatility.
Read How-To Geek review - 71est.What Hi-Fi?
Substantial sound and strong features, but the sound lacks clarity and space and cheaper JBL speakers do better.
Read What Hi-Fi? review - 71est.The Guardian
In a three-speaker Sonos portable roundup, the Roam 2 is praised for portability and smart features but underperforms cheaper Bluetooth rivals in power, bass and battery.
Read The Guardian review - 71est.Gear Patrol
Good sound and decent battery in a very small package, but it costs a bit more and is less loud than rivals.
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Common questions
Is the Sonos Roam 2 worth it?
Critics are divided: 11 of 17 recommend it. Expensive for how it sounds on its own.
Do critics agree about the Sonos Roam 2?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (Android Central) to 90 (TechRadar), a spread of 20 points across 17 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Sonos Roam 2?
Price (9 of 17 reviews), Battery life (8 of 17 reviews), Controls and app (3 of 17 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Sonos Roam 2?
The JBL Flip 7 (critic score 86), top pick, narrowly.