If you want Sonos' cheapest Bluetooth speaker, the Roam SL has your name written all over it. Functions can be controlled via the superb Sonos app. That aside, the Roam SL mimics the Roam with an IP67-rated waterproof design, Bluetooth, wi-fi and AirPlay 2, dual Class-H amplifiers, Qi wireless charging capability and more. The Roam SL also does away with Sonos' Auto Trueplay and SoundSwap features, as both require a microphone. Losing out on the microphone means you lose out on voice-activated controls via Alexa and Google Assistant. The mic-free Roam comes with a price cut, making it even more affordable than its sibling. The Sonos Roam SL looks almost identical to the original Roam (above) but lacks a microphone.
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If that USP isn't actually a big deal for you, mind, know that you can get better sound for the money elsewhere – from the JBL Charge 5, Audio Pro Addon C3 and Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen), for example. The Roam is unique in that it's the only Sonos smart speaker at this price that integrates into the wi-fi Sonos ecosystem.
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Is it the best portable wireless speaker for its price? Does that matter? Not really – not when you factor in the Roam's nomadic abilities, AirPlay 2 support and robust build quality. Sound quality is full-bodied but other Bluetooth speakers provide a slightly more dynamic performance. Want the smallest and smartest speaker in the range? The picnic-friendly Roam could be just the ticket. Not bothered about access to smart assistants? Sonos has launched a microphone-free version of the Roam, which we'll get to in a moment. Sonos Swap (exclusive to the Roam) lets you 'hand off' whatever music the Roam is playing to another Sonos speaker nearby, while improved Auto TruePlay uses the speaker's microphones to optimise the sound according to the speaker's surroundings. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, the Roam is rated IP67 waterproof and boasts a 10-hour battery life – despite being a sixth of the size of the Move. It comes with an excellent bag of tricks, too.
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