Short answer: the Sonos Roam 2. It ranks #93 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $178; the Klipsch Heritage Groove ranks #115, rated 2.8/5, and costs $210.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Sonos Roam 2 is the better-sounding, 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 Klipsch Heritage Groove at 2.2 lbs (990 g). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Klipsch Heritage Groove lacks. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. Watch for: Exact same sound quality as the original Sonos Roam.
Why pick the Klipsch Heritage Groove: A good looking retro speaker with a real wood veneer, metal knobs and a cloth grille, built for display at home. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Sonos Roam 2 lacks. The catch: No water or dust resistance rating (delicate real-wood cabinet).
Buy the Sonos Roam 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Klipsch Heritage Groove and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A small Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with water resistance, Alexa built in and Sonos multiroom support.
A good looking retro speaker with a real wood veneer, metal knobs and a cloth grille, built for display at home.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Roam 2 | Klipsch Heritage Groove | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $178.00 | $210.99 |
| Ranked | #93 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #115 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (429 g) | 2.2 lbs (990 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) | 5” x 6” x 2.6” (127 x 152 x 67 mm) |
| App | Sonos S2 App | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) | - |
| EQ | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) | No |
| Drivers | 1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 1x 3” full-range driver + 2x side-firing passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | - |
| Maximum SPL | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Strap | No | No |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Amplifier Power | - | 20W |
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