Short answer: the Sonos Roam 2 if sound quality matters most, the Soundcore 2 if price matters most. The Sonos Roam 2 ranks #94 of 177 medium speakers, rated 3.2/5, at $179. The Soundcore 2 ranks #105, rated 3.0/5, at $29.98, $149.02 cheaper.
The Soundcore 2 is the longer-running, lighter pick. A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 10 for the Sonos Roam 2. At 0.7 lbs (318 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. Watch for: Bass is specified only down to 70Hz, so the low end is limited.
Why pick the Sonos Roam 2: A small Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with water resistance, Alexa built in and Sonos multiroom support. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Soundcore 2 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Soundcore 2 lacks. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. Watch for: Exact same sound quality as the original Sonos Roam.
Buy the Soundcore 2 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Sonos Roam 2 if sound quality matters more than the price.
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A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit.
A small Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with water resistance, Alexa built in and Sonos multiroom support.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore 2 | Sonos Roam 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.98 | $179.00 |
| Ranked | #105 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #94 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (318 g) | 0.9 lbs (429 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Drivers | 2x 38mm fullrange | 1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 6.6” x 1.9” x 2.2” (168 x 47 x 56 mm) | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 12W | - |
| App | No | Sonos S2 App |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX5 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 63Hz |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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