The let-down, though, is the battery life and that limits how travel-ready the Roam 2 truly is.
However, you won’t get Wi-Fi connectivity too there, so the Sonos brings its own value.
In the box, you’ll get some documentation and a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging.
Furthermore, both indoors and outdoors, I had zero Bluetooth connectivity issues or dropouts.
Its still a main selling point here and is different from competing Bluetooth speakers.
It’s a major disappointment that Sonos didnt expand the battery size or the overall runtime.
But when on Bluetooth, you cant use the Roam 2 as a speakerphone or for conference calls.
A little strange, but in line with the first-generation.
This makes Roam 2 an excellent choice for someone whos already in or brand-new to the Sonos ecosystem.
Remember, another benefit here is Automatic Trueplay.
Sonos Roam 2 review: Design
The Roam 2 largely looks like the original Roam.
Its easy to spot and a bit more fun without popping too much.
Compared to the original Roam, the second generation is hard to tell apart.
One way is that the Sonos logo on the front is now color-matched to the rest of the speaker.
It still sits on top of the front grille, which is where the sound gets pushed out.
Unlike competing options from, say, Ultimate Ears,the Roam 2 simply pushes sound out the front.
Thats something to keep in mind when placing it.
They’re all easy to find, and unlike on theSonos Era 100, they arent capacitive.
I also successfully used it in those two environments and dunked the Roam 2 a few times.
It held up just fine, and thats thanks to its IP67 resistance rating.
Sonos best design decision with the Roam 2 can be witnessed on the back, though.
it’s possible for you to immediately start streaming music from an iPhone or any Bluetooth-enabled rig.
Unlike other options, there is no reverse charging here.
On the whole, I was already pretty fond of the Roam 2’s design.
you’re able to also use the onboard microphone with Amazon Alexa for other smart controls.
Should you buy the Sonos Roam 2?
If you already have a Sonos setup, the Roam 2 gives you the best of both worlds.
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I ran it through a long playlist twice with the volume set to 60%.
