Short answer: the Sonos Roam 2 for better sound quality, the Walla Sound for the lower price. The Sonos Roam 2 ranks #94 of 177 medium speakers, rated 3.2/5, at $179. The Walla Sound ranks #163, rated 2.2/5, at $49.99, $129.01 cheaper.
The Walla Sound is the lighter pick. A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone. At 0.7 lbs (300 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Sonos Roam 2 at 0.9 lbs (429 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Sonos Roam 2 lacks. Watch for: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
The Sonos Roam 2 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A small Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with water resistance, Alexa built in and Sonos multiroom support. Its bass reaches about 63Hz before falling 10dB, against 90Hz for the Walla Sound. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Walla Sound lacks. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The tradeoff: Exact same sound quality as the original Sonos Roam.
Buy the Walla Sound if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the Sonos Roam 2 if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
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
| Walla Sound | Sonos Roam 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $179.00 |
| Ranked | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #94 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 10W (2 x 5W) | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~90Hz | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (300 g) | 0.9 lbs (429 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| Drivers | 30mm metal diaphragm driver | 1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC, AAC |
| App | No | Sonos S2 App |
| EQ | No | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | - | No |
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