Short answer: the Sonos Roam 2. It ranks #94 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 3.2/5) at $178 and is still sold new; the Ultimate Ears Roll 2 ranks #164 (rated 2.2/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Ultimate Ears Roll 2’s replacement, the Ultimate Ears Miniroll, is still sold new.
The Sonos Roam 2 is the better-sounding choice. A small Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with water resistance, Alexa built in and Sonos multiroom support. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. Watch for: Exact same sound quality as the original Sonos Roam.
The Ultimate Ears Roll 2 is the lighter, tougher option. A thin, flat waterproof speaker with a bungee cord for hanging from a hook or door handle, now discontinued. At 0.7 lbs (330 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Sonos Roam 2 at 0.9 lbs (429 g). It is rated IPX7 against IPX5 for the Sonos Roam 2. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Sonos Roam 2 lacks. Watch for: Barely any bass, rolled off treble off axis.
Buy the Sonos Roam 2. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Ultimate Ears Roll 2 is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Roam 2 | Ultimate Ears Roll 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $178.00 | $100 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #94 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #164 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 9 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (429 g) | 0.7 lbs (330 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) | 5.9” x 5.3” x 1.6” (149.5 x 135 x 40 mm) |
| App | Sonos S2 App | Yes (UE Roll app) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) | - |
| EQ | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) | Yes (5-band via UE ROLL app) |
| Drivers | 1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 1x 2” full-range + 2x 0.75” tweeters |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX7 |
| 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 | - |
| Amplifier Power | - | 10W |
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