Sonos Sonos Roam Portable Smart Speaker

Alright, so I finally got my hands on the Sonos Roam, and after using it for a while, here’s my take. First things first, this thing is small but mighty. It fits easily in my backpack, and I’ve even thrown it in my car’s cup holder a few times. The build feels premium, and the rubberized edges give me confidence that it won’t break the first time I drop it (which has already happened once… don’t ask). Now, let’s talk about sound. For its size, the Roam delivers crisp highs and surprisingly deep bass. It’s not gonna shake your walls, but for a portable speaker, it punches above its weight. The sound adapts based on where you place it, which is honestly pretty cool. Indoors, it sounds rich and balanced; outdoors, it keeps things clear without getting lost in the open air. Battery life is decent but not mind-blowing. I get around 9-10 hours at moderate volume, which is fine, but I expected a bit more. Charging is easy, though—it supports USB-C and wireless charging, so no complaints there. Connectivity? Seamless. It switches between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi smoothly, and the Sonos app is actually useful (which is rare for speaker apps). Alexa and Google Assistant work well, though I mostly use it for music. Now, the price… yeah, it’s not cheap. There are plenty of budget options that sound good too, but if you want a premium feel, solid audio, and smart features, the Roam makes sense. Would I call it perfect? No. The battery could be better, and it takes a few seconds to wake up from sleep mode, which can be annoying when I just wanna start playing music instantly. But overall, if you want a compact, great-sounding, and smart portable speaker, the Sonos Roam is a solid choice.

The speaker is very effective. The sound is clear.