Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The B&O Beosound 2 ranks #7 of 10 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $4,000; the Sonos Roam 2 ranks #93 of 178 medium speakers by sound quality at $178.
The B&O Beosound 2 is the deeper-bass option. A beautifully made luxury Wi-Fi speaker that fills a room in every direction, with Chromecast, AirPlay, optical input and multiroom. Its bass reaches about 45Hz before falling 10dB, against 63Hz for the Sonos Roam 2. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Sonos Roam 2 lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Sonos Roam 2 lacks. The catch: Its bass-forward balance can recess the mids, and its 94dB maximum level is modest for a speaker intended to fill larger spaces.
The Sonos Roam 2 is the battery-powered option. A small Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with water resistance, Alexa built in and Sonos multiroom support. Its battery is rated for 10 hours, while the B&O Beosound 2 needs an outlet. The tradeoff: Exact same sound quality as the original Sonos Roam.
Buy the B&O Beosound 2 at $4,000 for a powered desktop speaker, or the Sonos Roam 2 at $178 for a medium speaker instead.
Looking for alternatives? See the complete Powered Home rankings and Portable Bluetooth rankings.
A beautifully made luxury Wi-Fi speaker that fills a room in every direction, with Chromecast, AirPlay, optical input and multiroom.
A small Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with water resistance, Alexa built in and Sonos multiroom support.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound 2 | Sonos Roam 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,000.00 each | $178.00 |
| Ranked | #7 of 10 in Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #93 of 178 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~45Hz | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Beolink Multiroom) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) | 0.9 lbs (429 g) |
| App | Yes | Sonos S2 App |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 11.8” x 11.8” (300 x 300 mm) | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (via app) | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| Frequency Response | 37Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, Optical, Chromecast | - |
| Stereo | 360-degree | No |
| Voice Assistants | Yes (Google Assistant) | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 5.5” + passive radiator woofer | 1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| Woofer Cabinet | passive radiator | - |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | - |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| XLR Input | No | - |
| RCA Input | No | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | Yes | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| IP Rating | - | IPX5 |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
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