Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Plus 2. It ranks #36 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 3.9/5) at $69.99 and is still sold new; the Sonos Roam ranks #95 (rated 3.1/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Sonos Roam’s replacement, the Sonos Roam 2, is rated 3.2/5 at $179.
The Tribit Xsound Plus 2 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. An affordable waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life and an app EQ that can tune it to sound well balanced. Its bass reaches about 55Hz before falling 10dB, against 63Hz for the Sonos Roam. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 99dB at full volume, against 95dB for the Sonos Roam. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 10 for the Sonos Roam. Watch for: Boosted treble, boosted bass in the factory EQs.
The Sonos Roam is the lighter option. A small, waterproof Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with wireless charging, voice control and Sonos multiroom support. At 0.9 lbs (429 g) it weighs much less than the Tribit Xsound Plus 2 at 1.8 lbs (798 g). The catch: Bass extension isn’t very good.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Plus 2. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the Sonos Roam is discontinued.
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An affordable waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life and an app EQ that can tune it to sound well balanced.
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
| Tribit Xsound Plus 2 | Sonos Roam | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $169.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #36 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #95 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Sonos S2 App |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 16ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| Bluetooth Latency | SBC 233ms, AAC 240ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 95dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (798 g) | 0.9 lbs (429 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.8” x 2.8” x 2.6” (198 x 71 x 66 mm) | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX5 |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | 63Hz |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 45mm neodymium full-range drivers | Dual full-range drivers + passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (choose one) plus Sonos Voice Control |
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