Short answer: the Sonos Roam 2 for better sound quality, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom for the lower price. The Sonos Roam 2 ranks #71 of 136 medium speakers at $177. The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom ranks #87 at $79, $98 cheaper.
What the Sonos Roam 2 gets right: Very neutral. Additional button for pairing instead of being shared with power button. The tradeoff: Exact same sound quality as the original Roam.
What the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom offers: IP67 rated and floats. Set against that: Not stereo, barely any bass, recessed treble.
One note: the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom is discontinued, but it still ranks #87 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Sonos Roam 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Roam 2 | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $177.00 | $79 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #71 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #87 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 429 g | 0.9 lbs / 425 g |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | - |
| Dimensions | 2.4" x 6.6" x 2.4" (62 x 168 x 60 mm) | - |
| App | Sonos S2 App | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | - |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) | No |
| Drivers | 1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 2x 1.6" active drivers + 2x 1.8" x 2.6" passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 95dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Input | - | Micro USB |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sonos Roam 2: $177.00 Amazon
Pros: Very neutral. Additional button for pairing instead of being shared with power button
Cons: Exact same sound quality as the original Roam. Bass extension isn’t very good. Not stereo. Gets distorted as you turn up the bass.
Full Sonos Roam 2 review and specifications →
| App | Sonos S2 App |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.4" x 6.6" x 2.4" (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Max Volume | 95dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Stereo | No |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 429 g |
| Wifi | Yes |
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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom: $79 Discontinued
Pros: IP67 rated and floats. Compact, light, and simple to use.
Cons: Not stereo, barely any bass, recessed treble. Dip at 9khz. Low mid bass distortion. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear. Discontinued.
Full Ultimate Ears Wonderboom review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 1.6" active drivers + 2x 1.8" x 2.6" passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 425 g |
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