Short answer: the Sonos Roam 2 for better sound quality, the Soundcore 2 for the lower price. The Sonos Roam ranks higher than the Soundcore 2 (#95 vs #105 of 177 medium speakers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the Sonos Roam 2, is rated 3.2/5 at $179; the Soundcore 2 is 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. At 0.7 lbs (318 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Sonos Roam at 0.9 lbs (429 g). It is rated IPX7 against IPX5 for the Sonos Roam. The catch: Bass is specified only down to 70Hz, so the low end is limited.
Why pick the Sonos Roam: A small, waterproof Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with wireless charging, voice control 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. The catch: Bass extension isn’t very good.
Buy the Soundcore 2 if price matters most. For better sound quality, the Sonos Roam 2, the replacement for the discontinued Sonos Roam, is rated higher but costs $179.
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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, waterproof Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with wireless charging, voice control and Sonos multiroom support.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore 2 | Sonos Roam | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.98 | $169.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #105 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #95 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 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 38mm fullrange | Dual full-range drivers + 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 |
| Maximum SPL | - | 95dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (choose one) plus Sonos Voice Control |
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