These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Amazon Echo Pop ranks #15 of 15 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $45.98; the Sonos Roam ranks #94 of 178 medium speakers by sound quality at $169.99.
The case for the Amazon Echo Pop: A very cheap compact Alexa speaker with strong voice pickup, smart home support and eero Wi-Fi extender support. The tradeoff: PCWorld’s earlier review was blunt: despite a larger 1.95-inch driver on paper, it sounded flat and tinny with only a hint of bass next to the smaller-driver Echo Dot, and called the value proposition a hard no; RTINGS’ more recent test agrees on the underlying tradeoff, noting it can’t reproduce as much low bass as the Amazon Echo Dot Max and doesn’t get very loud.
The Sonos Roam is the battery-powered, tougher option. A small, waterproof Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with wireless charging, voice control and Sonos multiroom support. Its battery is rated for 10 hours, while the Amazon Echo Pop needs an outlet. It is rated IPX5, while the Amazon Echo Pop has no water resistance. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Amazon Echo Pop lacks. Watch for: Bass extension isn’t very good.
Worth knowing: the Sonos Roam has been discontinued and is hard to find new at this point. The Sonos Roam’s replacement, the Sonos Roam 2, is still sold new.
Buy the Amazon Echo Pop at $45.98 for a powered desktop speaker, or the Sonos Roam at $169.99 for a medium speaker instead.
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A very cheap compact Alexa speaker with strong voice pickup, smart home support and eero Wi-Fi extender support.
A small, waterproof Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with wireless charging, voice control and Sonos multiroom support.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Amazon Echo Pop | Sonos Roam | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45.98 each | $169.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #15 of 15 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #94 of 178 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX5 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room, Alexa) | - |
| Power Input | External AC adapter | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (195 g) | 0.9 lbs (429 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (Alexa) | Sonos S2 App |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (mic mute switch; no motion or temperature sensor) | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| TWS | Yes (Wi-Fi stereo pairing via Alexa app) | Yes |
| Drivers | 1.95in driver | Dual full-range drivers + passive radiators |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | - |
| XLR Input | No | - |
| RCA Input | No | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.8” x 4.1” x 3.6” (96 x 104 x 91 mm) (H x W x D) | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa / Alexa+ | Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (choose one) plus Sonos Voice Control |
| Streaming Services | Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Pandora, iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, TuneIn | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 63Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 95dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
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