I TRIED THE SONOS ROAM, A SMALL SMART SPEAKER THAT’S LOUD, RUGGED, AND PORTABLE
There are a lot of cool things out there that make us wonder — do they really work? In our I Tried It series, we set out to use them in the real world and have determined that, in fact, they really do.
On Trial: Sonos Roam Portable Smart Speaker
Tester: Brandon Carte, a music addict who has a playlist for every situation
The Brief: The Sonos Roam is an ultra portable battery-powered smart speaker that allows you to play music, podcasts, and audiobooks anywhere. Thanks to its rugged design, the speaker can withstand submersion, drops, and the elements.
I’m the type of person who almost always is listening to something. Whether I’m at my desk, in the car, at the gym, taking a shower, in bed, or even swimming laps in the pool, chances are something is playing — be it music, white noise, a podcast, an audiobook, or an article.
As an audio addict, I've collected many speakers, earbuds, and headphones over the years — even some Bluetooth sunglasses — and I'm constantly jumping from speaker to speaker as I go about my day.
I've been testing the Sonos Roam portable speaker over the last 3 weeks and have found myself gravitating toward it more than my usual arsenal of speakers and headphones. It sounds amazing, is highly portable, and it just works.
To test the Roam, I followed the same criteria as our waterproof speakers trial. Besides appreciating its versatility, durability, and portability, here's why I think the Sonos Roam is the best portable speaker for under $200.
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