Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the Huawei Sound Joy is the better pick: it ranks #40 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 3.8/5), against #95 (rated 3.1/5) for the Sonos Roam. If you want one new, the Huawei Sound Joy 2 replaces the Huawei Sound Joy and is rated 3.5/5 at $154.73.
The Huawei Sound Joy is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 10dB, against 63Hz for the Sonos Roam. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 100dB at full volume, against 95dB for the Sonos Roam. It is rated for 26 hours of battery against 10 for the Sonos Roam. The tradeoff: Boosted treble, not quite as deep of bass as a JBL Charge 5.
The Sonos Roam is the lighter option. A small, waterproof Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with wireless charging, voice control and Sonos multiroom support. At 0.9 lbs (429 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Huawei Sound Joy at 1.5 lbs (680 g). The tradeoff: Bass extension isn’t very good.
Buy the Huawei Sound Joy only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the Huawei Sound Joy 2, which replaces the Huawei Sound Joy.
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A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound.
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
| Huawei Sound Joy | Sonos Roam | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180 Discontinued | $169.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #40 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #95 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 95dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 0.9 lbs (429 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (3 microphones) | Yes |
| Dimensions | 8” x 2.9” (202 x 73 mm) (height x width) | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| App | Yes | Sonos S2 App |
| EQ | Yes (with G-sensor orientation switching) | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/2A, 9V/2A, 10V/4A) | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 30W total (20W + 10W) | - |
| Drivers | 1x 50x75mm racetrack woofer (20W) + 1x 19mm silk dome tweeter + 2x passive radiators | Dual full-range drivers + passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (choose one) plus Sonos Voice Control |
| Strap | - | No |
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