Short answer: the Sonos Roam 2 for better sound quality, the Walla Sound for the lower price. The Sonos Roam ranks higher than the Walla Sound (#95 vs #163 of 177 medium speakers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the Sonos Roam 2, is rated 3.2/5 at $179; the Walla Sound is rated 2.2/5 at $49.99, $129.01 cheaper.
The Walla Sound is the lighter option. 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 at 0.9 lbs (429 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Sonos Roam lacks. Watch for: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
The Sonos Roam is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A small, waterproof Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with wireless charging, voice control 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 catch: Bass extension isn’t very good.
Buy the Walla Sound 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 small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
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
| Walla Sound | Sonos Roam | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $169.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #95 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 | 5.0 |
| 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 | Dual full-range drivers + 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 |
| Maximum SPL | - | 95dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (choose one) plus Sonos Voice Control |
| Strap | - | No |
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