Short answer: the JBL Flip 6. It ranks #13 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $79.95; the Sonos Roam 2 ranks #94, rated 3.2/5, and costs $179, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The JBL Flip 6 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 10dB, against 63Hz for the Sonos Roam 2. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Sonos Roam 2. The tradeoff: Some slight upper mids emphasis.
The Sonos Roam 2 is the lighter option. 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 noticeably less than the JBL Flip 6 at 1.2 lbs (544 g). The catch: Exact same sound quality as the original Sonos Roam.
Buy the JBL Flip 6. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Sonos Roam 2 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people.
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
| JBL Flip 6 | Sonos Roam 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $179.00 |
| Ranked | #13 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #94 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Sonos S2 App |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (544 g) | 0.9 lbs (429 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| Drivers | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter | 1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
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