Short answer: the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3, if you are buying new. The Sonos Roam ranks higher than it (#93 vs #107 of 164 medium speakers, 3.1/5 vs 2.9/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 is still sold new at $85.99.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 new; the Sonos Roam is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Roam | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.99 Discontinued | $85.99 |
| Ranked | #93 of 164 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #107 of 164 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz | 76Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 95dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 87dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (429 g) | 0.9 lbs (420 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) | 4.1” x 3.8” (104 x 95.3 mm) |
| App | Sonos S2 App | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (choose one) plus Sonos Voice Control | - |
| EQ | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) | No |
| Drivers | Dual full-range drivers + passive radiators | 2x 40mm active drivers + 2x passive radiators (46.1 x 65.2mm) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IP67 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Strap | No | - |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 166ms |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sonos Roam: $179.99 Discontinued Amazon eBay
Newer model: the Sonos Roam 2, ranked higher, rated 3.2/5.
Pros: Very neutral. IP67 rated at ~1 lb. Wireless (Qi) charging: rare for a portable speaker. Works with Alexa/Sonos Voice Control and the wider Sonos ecosystem over Wi-Fi. Measured bass extension of 63Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Bass extension isn’t very good. Not stereo. Gets distorted if you turn up the bass. Discontinued.
Full Sonos Roam review and specifications →
| App | Sonos S2 App |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| Drivers | Dual full-range drivers + passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Maximum SPL | 95dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (choose one) plus Sonos Voice Control |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (429 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3: $85.99 Amazon eBay
Newer model: the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4, ranked higher, rated 2.9/5.
Pros: IP67 rated, floats, and is rated to survive a 5 ft drop onto hard surfaces. 14 hour battery: longer than the Wonderboom 2. Measured bass extension of 76Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Not stereo, barely any bass. Boosted 93Hz upper bass. Cuts bass heavily at high volume. You can tell from the micro USB that they are just feeding you the same crap hardware over and over, this is inexcusable for a product released in 2022. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
Full Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 76Hz |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 166ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.1” x 3.8” (104 x 95.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm active drivers + 2x passive radiators (46.1 x 65.2mm) |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 87dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (420 g) |
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