Sonos Roam 2 draws attention with its more user-friendly design

Sonos today not only introduced its new headphones, but also its cheapest portable
speaker Roam’u also renewed. Although the new model Roam 2 has the same sound quality as the original model released in 2021, it offers simpler control and faster installation features. The speaker, priced at $179, can be purchased starting today.

Roam by Sonos 2 delivers the same rich, detailed sound and bass quality as the original model. However, the new model has some subtle changes that make life easier. One of these is the addition of a separate power and Bluetooth key. This feature eliminates the confusion brought about by the multi-function power/sleep/Bluetooth button on the previous model. Users had difficulty distinguishing the functions of this button and could activate the wrong function.

Roam The installation process of the 2 is also simpler. In the previous model, you had to set up the speaker over Wi-Fi, which made it difficult to quickly establish a Bluetooth connection. In the new model, you can quickly connect your phone or another device via Bluetooth. This way, you can start using the speaker immediately without having to deal with Wi-Fi setup.

The speaker additionally features a monochrome logo that blends in better with the rest of the speaker. Other features remained the same as the original model. With its 10-hour battery life, IP67 dust and water resistance certification and automatic Trueplay adjustment, it can adjust the sound according to the acoustics of the room.

As for sound quality, Engadget’s Nathan Ingraham was pleased with the sound profile of the original model. “Fortunately, it sounds much better than expected for its small size,” he wrote. “Instead of a single driver, the Roam contains a tweeter and a mid-woofer that produce both treble and mid-frequencies. This provides more bass output than expected for a small speaker. Plus, there is no distortion even at maximum volume.” You can expect the same performance in the new model.

Sonos Roam You can order the 2 starting today from the company’s website and retail partners like Amazon and Best Buy. The speaker, priced at $179, comes in black, white, olive green, sunset orange and wave blue color options.