{"id":529528,"date":"2022-12-20T14:00:02","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T11:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/a-portable-speaker-that-is-more-than-meets-the-eye\/"},"modified":"2022-12-20T14:00:02","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T11:00:02","slug":"a-portable-speaker-that-is-more-than-meets-the-eye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-portable-speaker-that-is-more-than-meets-the-eye\/","title":{"rendered":"#A Portable Speaker That Is More Than Meets the Eye"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27fbb006336\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-portable-speaker-that-is-more-than-meets-the-eye\/#%E2%80%9CA_Portable_Speaker_That_Is_More_Than_Meets_the_Eye%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;A Portable Speaker That Is More Than Meets the Eye&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-portable-speaker-that-is-more-than-meets-the-eye\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-portable-speaker-that-is-more-than-meets-the-eye\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-portable-speaker-that-is-more-than-meets-the-eye\/#Design_and_Portability\" >Design and Portability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-portable-speaker-that-is-more-than-meets-the-eye\/#Connectivity\" >Connectivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-portable-speaker-that-is-more-than-meets-the-eye\/#Setup_and_Controls\" >Setup and Controls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-portable-speaker-that-is-more-than-meets-the-eye\/#Features_and_the_Bose_Ecosystem\" >Features and the Bose Ecosystem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-portable-speaker-that-is-more-than-meets-the-eye\/#Sound_Quality\" >Sound Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-portable-speaker-that-is-more-than-meets-the-eye\/#Battery_and_Charging\" >Battery and Charging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-portable-speaker-that-is-more-than-meets-the-eye\/#Should_You_Buy_the_Sonos_Roam\" >Should You Buy the Sonos Roam?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-portable-speaker-that-is-more-than-meets-the-eye\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-portable-speaker-that-is-more-than-meets-the-eye\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CA_Portable_Speaker_That_Is_More_Than_Meets_the_Eye%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;A Portable Speaker That Is More Than Meets the Eye&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"width: 30%;\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>8\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\" data-nosnippet=\"\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Does not work<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Barely functional<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Severely lacking in most areas<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Functions, but has numerous issues<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Fine yet leaves a lot to be desired<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good enough to buy on sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great and worth purchasing<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roaching best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Borderline perfection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$178<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-855096 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/p-badge\/855096\/a79c57f10cf2fa497009ff6f3b065a01.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Sonos Roam standing on desk\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sonos has made a portable speaker before with the Move, but despite the name, it wasn\u2019t the most portable speaker. The company seems to have realized that, as the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sonos-ROAM1US1BLK-Roam-Black\/dp\/B08Z1RP9K8?tag=lsmedia-13473-20\">Sonos Roam<\/a>\u00a0represents the first time that a portable wireless speaker from the company is actually, well, portable.<\/p>\n<p>While the Sonos Roam is much smaller and easier to carry around than the Move, Sonos didn\u2019t skimp on the feature set. This isn\u2019t just a Bluetooth speaker with the Sonos name slapped on it, as it has many of the same features you\u2019ll find on its larger sibling.<\/p>\n<p>The Sonos Roam is now the most affordable way to enter the world of Sonos. Is it too small and portable for its own good, or can a speaker this small actually sound decent? You can\u2019t defy the laws of physics, but what Sonos has done with the Roam is impressive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sound is very impressive for the size<\/li>\n<li>Fun connectivity options<\/li>\n<li>IP67 weather resistance<\/li>\n<li>Compact and easy to carry<\/li>\n<li>Auto TruePlay works well<\/li>\n<li>USB-C and wireless charging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Battery life isn&#8217;t anything special<\/li>\n<li>No included charger<\/li>\n<li>Can&#8217;t use as rear surround speakers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">How-To Geek&#8217;s expert reviewers go hands-on with each product we review. We put every piece of hardware through hours of testing in the real world and run them through benchmarks in our lab. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product and never aggregate other people\u2019s reviews. Read more &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_and_Portability\"><\/span>Design and Portability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-855094\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/person-holding-sonos-roam.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Person holding Sonos Roam\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong> 6.61 x 2.44 2.36in (168 x 62 x 60mm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 0.95lb (0.43kg)<\/li>\n<li><strong>IP Rating<\/strong>: IP67<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colors:<\/strong> Shadow Black, Lunar White, Sunset, Wave, Olive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Even though I knew the Roam was small, when I took it out of the box, I was still surprised it was as small as it is, at under seven inches long. It\u2019s also fairly lightweight, weighing in at less than one pound.<\/p>\n<p>While the Roam is the smallest portable Sonos speaker, it\u2019s also the toughest. The speaker is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/209024\/htg-explains-how-water-resistance-ratings-work-for-gadgets\/\">IP67-rated dust and water-resistant, and you can even fully submerge it in shallow water for up to 30 minutes. If you\u2019ve ever wished for a Sonos speaker you can take in the shower, here you go.<\/p>\n<p>The Roam might be more akin to a rugged Bluetooth speaker than anything else in the Sonos lineup, but it doesn\u2019t have the overdesigned look these speakers often have. It doesn\u2019t look like a classic Sonos product, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> build and the matte finish give it a clean, minimalist appearance.<\/p>\n<p>At first, Sonos took this aesthetic as far as only making the Roam available in black and white, as is the case with many other Sonos devices. Eventually, the company added some color and brought the number of options up to five, which includes the Sunset finish we\u2019re testing.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connectivity\"><\/span>Connectivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-855093\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/indicator-led-on-sonos-roam.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Indicator LED on Sonos Roam\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wi-Fi<\/strong>: 802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac 2.4 or 5 GHz with AirPlay 2<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bluetooth version<\/strong>: 5.0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>As you\u2019d expect from a Sonos speaker, the Roam supports Wi-Fi connectivity. This includes <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/849554\/airplay-not-working-heres-how-to-fix-it\/\">Apple AirPlay 2. If you\u2019re an Apple user, this is handy as it lets you cast music from Apple Music or other apps directly to the roam without having to use the Sonos app.<\/p>\n<p>The Roam includes a built-in microphone, which you can use with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. You have to choose one of these and stick with it, though, as you can\u2019t use both at once.<\/p>\n<p>This microphone is only for voice assistant integration, meaning you can\u2019t use it as a speakerphone. If you don\u2019t use a voice assistant and aren\u2019t comfortable having a microphone you can\u2019t really use, Sonos sells the Roam SL, which is the exact same speaker, but without the built-in mic.<\/p>\n<p>One of the coolest features of the Roam is the ability to transition smoothly between your home Wi-Fi network and using Bluetooth. Once you\u2019re no longer within range of your home network, the Roam automatically switches over.<\/p>\n<p>Not everyone will use this feature, but it\u2019s handy, and I found it worked quite well in my testing. The only issue is: you need to set up Bluetooth ahead of time, and you can do this out of the box.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setup_and_Controls\"><\/span>Setup and Controls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-855095\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/side-buttons-on-the-sonos-roam.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Side buttons on the Sonos Roam\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the Sonos Roam may look like a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/743546\/best-bluetooth-speakers\/\">Bluetooth speaker, you\u2019ll end up stymied if you try to use it that way out of the box. As Sonos warns on its website, you need to set up the Roam while connected to Wi-Fi before you can start using it as a Bluetooth speaker, or really using it at all.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to download the Sonos app (available for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/sonos\/id1488977981?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg855086\">iPhone and iPad<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.sonos.acr2&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>) and set up an account if you don\u2019t already have one. Turn the speaker on with the power button located near the USB-C port, and the app should notice it if you already have a Sonos setup. If not, select Add Product in the app.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, just follow the prompts to add the Roam to your Sonos account and connect it to Wi-Fi. Once you\u2019re finished, you\u2019ll probably need to wait for the Roam to update itself.<\/p>\n<p>Now you can use the Roam via the Sonos app as you would any other Sonos speaker. If you want to use it as a Bluetooth speaker, you\u2019re now free to do so. At this point, the Roam pairs like most Bluetooth speakers: hold down the power button near the USB-C port for a few seconds, and it pops into pairing mode.<\/p>\n<p>The Roam has relatively limited onboard controls. On the top (or side, depending on how you\u2019ve got the speaker oriented), you\u2019ll find volume buttons, a play\/pause button, and a button for enabling and disabling the built-in microphone.<\/p>\n<p>For everything else, you\u2019ll use the Sonos app, not that there\u2019s much else to control. In the app, you can adjust a simple bass and treble two-band EQ, set up a stereo pair of speakers, and turn Auto TruePlay on and off. We\u2019ll look at that last feature a little later.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_and_the_Bose_Ecosystem\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Features and the Bose Ecosystem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-855091\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/feet-of-the-sonos-roam.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Feet of the Sonos Roam\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Smoothly transitioning between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections is handy, but it\u2019s not the only cool feature the Roam boasts. Sound Swap lets you hold down the play button for a few seconds to instantly transport whatever music you\u2019re playing to your nearest Sonos speaker.<\/p>\n<p>The song will then start seamlessly playing on whichever speaker is closest. When it\u2019s time to move the music back to the Roam, simply hold down the play button for a few seconds again. In practice, this worked very well, and while it may be a gimmick, it\u2019s an impressive one.<\/p>\n<p>I did have one instance where somehow the speaker switched to playing a song in Bluetooth mode instead of the song moving from the other Sonos speaker back to the Roam. This resulted in one song playing on the Roam while the other played on the other speaker. I only experienced this once, and it\u2019s very possible it was user error.<\/p>\n<p>You can also set up two Roam units as a stereo pair, and you can even <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09NFDRQTG?tag=lsmedia-13473-20\">buy a two-pack<\/a> if this is what you\u2019re planning on. If you plan to stick with just one Roam speaker, you can still use it in a multiroom setup with your other Sonos speakers.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, a pair of Roam speakers won\u2019t work as rear surrounds with a Sonos soundbar like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sonos-Essential-Soundbar-Music-Video\/dp\/B0B2KPPQK1?tag=lsmedia-13473-20\">Ray<\/a> or the Beam. This would have been handy, as it would have been the most affordable Sonos offering for rear surround speakers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09NFDRQTG?tag=lsmedia-13473-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51kbYMSCPXL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_Quality\"><\/span>Sound Quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-855092\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/front-of-the-sonos-roam.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Front of the Sonos Roam\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drivers:<\/strong> One midwoofer, one tweeter<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amplifier:<\/strong> Dual H-class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Even knowing how generally impressed I\u2019ve been by the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/841636\/sonos-beam-gen-2-review\/\">Sonos speakers I\u2019ve had the chance to try, I wasn\u2019t expecting much from the Roam due to the small size. While it is obviously limited by the size somewhat, I was pleasantly surprised by how good the Roam sounded.<\/p>\n<p>Most impressive was the bass. Most Bluetooth speakers this size I\u2019ve tested fall apart in the low end, often distorting as you push the volume. Not only does the Roam not fall apart in the low end, but the amount of bass coming from the speaker is impressive, considering how small it is.<\/p>\n<p>Sonos doesn\u2019t employ any DSP trickery to try to make the Sonos sound like a stereo speaker, which probably works in its favor. While the speaker is mono, it sounds big, and as mentioned above, you can pair two together if you really want stereo.<\/p>\n<p>Listening to Pavement\u2019s \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7JgEIcP3ErI\">Fight This Generation<\/a>\u201d shows just how impressive the bass is. This isn\u2019t an especially bottom-heavy song, but the bass was still louder than it would be on many speakers this small. Other details, like the strings and fuzz guitar, stick out more than they do on other speakers.<\/p>\n<p>This wasn\u2019t limited to a single song. On the Grateful Dead\u2019s studio version of \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PFawl66FUfk\">Operator<\/a>,\u201d the vocals stand out more than they usually do on my home setup. Certain bits and pieces of percussion also seemed more im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely noticeable than I\u2019m used to.<\/p>\n<p>Toots and the Maytals\u2019 \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QmNJvSyWyQM\">Pressure Drop<\/a>\u201d is a very dry recording, without much of either natural room ambiance or added reverb. The Roam made the tiny amount of natural room reverb much more noticeable.<\/p>\n<p>TruePlay has been a major feature of many speakers from Sonos, and this applies to the Roam as well. Here, it even gets an upgrade of sorts. With other Sonos devices, you need to use an iPhone or iPad to measure the sound of your room, which Sonos then tunes the speakers for.<\/p>\n<p>On the Roam, this is automatic, and it uses the speaker\u2019s built-in microphones, so it works even if you use an Android device. Even better, TruePlay is always running while you use the speaker, so if you move it to a different room, it will automatically tune itself to that room.<\/p>\n<p>I didn\u2019t notice the sound of the speaker changing, but I think this Auto TruePlay is a big part of why the Roam sounds as good as it does for the size.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_and_Charging\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Battery and Charging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-855090\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/charging-the-sonos-roam.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Charging the Sonos Roam\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Battery capacity:<\/strong> 18Wh<\/li>\n<li><strong>Playback time:<\/strong> 10 hours at moderate volume<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charging:<\/strong> USB-C, Qi-certified wireless<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Roam is equipped with a 18Wh battery that Sonos claims delivers up to 10 hours of battery life. In my testing, I was right around that figure, getting a little under 10 hours in one charge cycle and a little over in another. Sonos does mention this claimed battery life is listening \u201cat moderate volumes,\u201d so this will affect how much playback time you get.<\/p>\n<p>The Roam charges using the included USB cable that plugs into its single USB-C port. In a feature we still rarely see in portable speakers, the Roam can also charge wirelessly. Sonos doesn\u2019t include a charger, wired or wireless, so choosing one is up to you.<\/p>\n<p>Sonos sells the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/855086-xid-{xid}\/https:\/\/www.sonos.com\/en-us\/shop\/roam-wireless-charger&amp;___trxnet=cj\">Roam Portable Charger<\/a>, which fits the Roam nicely, but this isn\u2019t your only option. You can charge the speaker wirelessly with any Qi-certified wireless charger, which will charge at\u00a0up to 15 watts.<\/p>\n<p>That said, if you\u2019re in a hurry, it\u2019s probably best to stick with charging via USB-C, as this is the faster of the two options. Generally, you\u2019ll be able to charge the speaker around half as quickly wirelessly as you can when plugged in.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_the_Sonos_Roam\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Should You Buy the Sonos Roam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Sonos Roam does what it does well, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s perfect for everyone. If you\u2019ve already got a Sonos system you love, and you want to expand it with a portable option, the Roam is perfect for you. That said, the Roam is also a nice, affordable option for someone looking to get into the Sonos ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>While it sounds great, the Sonos Roam isn\u2019t a great option if you\u2019re looking for a standard Bluetooth speaker. For less money, you can find some great-sounding <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ultimate-Ears-MEGABOOM-Bluetooth-Waterproof\/dp\/B07DD3W154?tag=lsmedia-13473-20\">Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3<\/a> or the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JBL-CHARGE-Portable-Bluetooth-Waterproof\/dp\/B08X4YMTPM?tag=lsmedia-13473-20\">JBL Charge 5<\/a>, as these speakers don\u2019t need to worry about Wi-Fi or working within the Sonos ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t do everything perfectly, and the Sonos Roam is a Sonos speaker first and a Bluetooth speaker second. If that sounds like exactly what you\u2019re looking for, you\u2019ll be thrilled with the Roam.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sound is very impressive for the size<\/li>\n<li>Fun connectivity options<\/li>\n<li>IP67 weather resistance<\/li>\n<li>Compact and easy to carry<\/li>\n<li>Auto TruePlay works well<\/li>\n<li>USB-C and wireless charging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Battery life isn&#8217;t anything special<\/li>\n<li>No included charger<\/li>\n<li>Can&#8217;t use as rear surround speakers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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