If you want more color options and don’t want to spend as much, the UE Boom 3 is a well-liked alternative. How it compares: The Roam is unique among Bluetooth speakers in its price range, including the $129 UE Boom 3 and $179 JBL Charge 4, thanks to its ability to connect to Wi-Fi and sync up with other Sonos speakers. It’s especially ideal for those who already own Sonos speakers, as its Wi-Fi support allows it to seamlessly become part of your existing ecosystem. Who it’s for: The Sonos Roam is for folks who want a quality Bluetooth speaker that doubles as a smart Wi-Fi speaker and don’t want to shell out for the bigger, more expensive $399 Sonos Move. What it is: The $169 Sonos Roam is a compact Bluetooth speaker that also packs all of the software smarts that Sonos devices are known for, including a robust companion app, Alexa and Google Assistant support and the ability to sync up with other speakers via Wi-Fi. Is the Sonos Roam the new portable smart speaker to get? Here’s what we think after several days of listening to music, talking to Alexa and, yes, even dunking the Roam in a bowl of water.
This results in a highly versatile smart speaker that pumps out way bigger sound than its tiny frame might suggest - as long as you don’t mind living with some of the quirks that come with being in the Sonos ecosystem.
Like the Move, the Roam can connect to Bluetooth to let you jam out to your favorite songs on the go, and to Wi-Fi when you’re at home to connect to the Sonos app and sync up with whatever litany of Sonos devices you might already have. If you don’t want to spend that much and want something you can actually fit into your bag or pocket on your way to the beach, the new $169 Sonos Roam is probably for you. Sonos released its first portable speaker a few years back with the Sonos Move, which is pretty great - except for the fact that it’s somewhat huge and a whopping $399. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account
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