Short answer: the Bose Portable Smart Speaker for better sound quality, the Sonos Roam 2 for the lower price. The Bose Portable Smart Speaker ranks #75 of 179 medium speakers, rated 3.4/5, at $399. The Sonos Roam 2 ranks #94, rated 3.2/5, at $178, $221 cheaper.
The case for the Bose Portable Smart Speaker: A smart speaker with Alexa and Google Assistant built in that streams over Wi-Fi at home and Bluetooth on the go. The catch: RTINGS found the out of the box tuning boomy and says it doesn’t get very loud; the app’s bass and treble sliders help, and SoundGuys recommended cutting bass by 10 to 20 steps to balance it.
The Sonos Roam 2 is the lighter pick. A small Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with water resistance, Alexa built in and Sonos multiroom support. At 0.9 lbs (429 g) it weighs much less than the Bose Portable Smart Speaker at 2.3 lbs (1.06 kg). The catch: Exact same sound quality as the original Sonos Roam.
Buy the Bose Portable Smart Speaker if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Sonos Roam 2 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Portable Smart Speaker | Sonos Roam 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $178.00 |
| Ranked | #75 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #94 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| Weight | 2.3 lbs (1.06 kg) | 0.9 lbs (429 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 7.6” x 4.7” x 4.1” (192 x 119 x 104 mm) (H x W x D) | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| App | Yes (Bose Music) | Sonos S2 App |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (far-field mic array, mic mute button) | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| Drivers | 1x high-excursion driver with 360-degree deflector + 3x passive radiators | 1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Music multi-room, SimpleSync, AirPlay 2) | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Strap | No | No |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 63Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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