Short answer: the Klipsch Nashville. It ranks #83 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 3.3/5) at $89.99 and is still sold new; the Sonos Roam ranks #95 (rated 3.1/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Sonos Roam’s replacement, the Sonos Roam 2, is rated 3.2/5 at $179.
The Klipsch Nashville is the longer-running, tougher pick. A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 10 for the Sonos Roam. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Sonos Roam. Watch for: Upper bass boost.
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 much less than the Klipsch Nashville at 2.1 lbs (970 g). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Klipsch Nashville lacks. The catch: Bass extension isn’t very good.
Buy the Klipsch Nashville. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Sonos Roam is no longer sold new.
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A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone.
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
| Klipsch Nashville | Sonos Roam | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 | $169.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #83 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #95 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Sonos S2 App |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~64Hz | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 10W) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (970 g) | 0.9 lbs (429 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 57mm fullrange | Dual full-range drivers + passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 7” x 3.1” x 3.2” (178 x 78 x 81 mm) | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 20W RMS | - |
| Maximum SPL | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) | 95dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (choose one) plus Sonos Voice Control |
| Strap | - | No |
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