Short answer: the Sonos Roam for better sound quality, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 for the lower price. The Sonos Roam ranks #72 of 136 medium speakers at $175. The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 ranks #84 at $59.99, $115.01 cheaper.
The case for the Sonos Roam: Very neutral. IP67 rated at ~1 lb. The catch: Bass extension isn’t very good.
On the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 side: Small size. Watch for: Bass isn’t as deep as the top-ranked speakers and is a little thuddy.
Buy the Sonos Roam if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Roam | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $175.00 | $59.99 |
| Ranked | #72 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #84 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Max Volume | 95dB | 87dB |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 429 g | 0.9 lbs / 420 g |
| Wifi | 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 | - |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | - |
| Power Input | - | USB-C |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sonos Roam: $175.00 Amazon
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.
Cons: Bass extension isn’t very good. Not stereo. Gets distorted if you turn up the bass.
Full Sonos Roam review and specifications →
| App | Sonos S2 App |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| 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 |
| Max Volume | 95dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Stereo | No |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 429 g |
| Wifi | Yes |
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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4: $59.99 Amazon
Pros: Small size.
Cons: Bass isn’t as deep as the top-ranked speakers and is a little thuddy. Not much improvement over the previous Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 besides the USB-C charging port.
Full Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | |
| 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 |
| Max Volume | 87dB |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 420 g |
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