Sonos Roam Series

<p>The Sonos Roam is the smallest, most portable speaker in the Sonos lineup — a pocket-sized, IP67 waterproof speaker that works as part of a whole-home Sonos system over Wi-Fi and switches to Bluetooth automatically when you leave the house. At trewrld, the Roam family now spans four options: the original Roam, the mic-free Roam SL, a wireless-charger bundle, and the newer Roam 2. All four share the same core sound architecture — one tweeter and one mid-woofer driven by two Class-H amplifiers — so the choice comes down to features and budget, not sound quality.</p> <h3>Which Sonos Roam should you buy?</h3> <p><strong>Best value:</strong> Sonos Roam — from KES 29,500. The original model, with full voice-assistant support (Alexa and Google Assistant) and every core Roam feature.</p> <p><strong>Privacy-conscious pick:</strong> Sonos Roam SL — from KES 31,500. Identical drivers and sound to the standard Roam, but with no built-in microphone — no voice assistant, no far-field mic array, just the speaker.</p> <p><strong>Bundle convenience:</strong> Sonos Roam + Wireless Charger Bundle — from KES 32,500. The original Roam paired with Sonos’s own magnetic wireless charging base for grab-and-go charging at home.</p> <p><strong>Latest generation:</strong> Sonos Roam 2 — from KES 33,500. Adds a dedicated Bluetooth button (so it works as a Bluetooth speaker straight out of the box, no Wi-Fi setup required first), Bluetooth 5.2, and a colour-matched logo. Drops Google Assistant in favour of Alexa and Sonos Voice Control only.</p> <table> <thead><tr><th>Model</th><th>Price (KES)</th><th>Battery Life</th><th>IP Rating</th><th>Bluetooth</th><th>Built-in Mic / Voice Assistant</th><th>Standout Feature</th></tr></thead> <tbody> <tr><td>Sonos Roam</td><td>29,500</td><td>Up to 10 hours</td><td>IP67</td><td>5.0</td><td>Yes — Alexa & Google Assistant</td><td>Widest voice-assistant choice</td></tr> <tr><td>Sonos Roam SL</td><td>31,500</td><td>Up to 10 hours</td><td>IP67</td><td>5.0</td><td>No mic / none</td><td>Same sound, no always-listening mic</td></tr> <tr><td>Sonos Roam + Wireless Charger Bundle</td><td>32,500</td><td>Up to 10 hours</td><td>IP67</td><td>5.0</td><td>Yes — Alexa & Google Assistant</td><td>Includes Sonos wireless charging base</td></tr> <tr><td>Sonos Roam 2</td><td>33,500</td><td>Up to 10 hours</td><td>IP67</td><td>5.2</td><td>Yes — Alexa only</td><td>Dedicated Bluetooth button, works out of the box</td></tr> </tbody> </table> <h3>Frequently Asked Questions</h3> <p><strong>Do I need Wi-Fi to use a Sonos Roam?</strong><br>No. Any Roam model works as a standalone Bluetooth speaker. Wi-Fi is only needed if you want it to join a home Sonos multiroom system, use voice control, or (on the original Roam) get full plug-and-play Bluetooth — the Roam 2 skips that requirement with its dedicated Bluetooth button.</p> <p><strong>What’s the real difference between Roam and Roam 2?</strong><br>Sound quality and battery life are identical. Roam 2 adds a separate Bluetooth button, Bluetooth 5.2, and a colour-matched logo, but drops Google Assistant support (Alexa and Sonos Voice Control only).</p> <p><strong>Why would I choose the Roam SL over the standard Roam?</strong><br>The Roam SL has no built-in microphone, so there’s no voice assistant and no far-field mic array always listening. Everything else — drivers, amplifiers, IP67 rating, battery life — is the same.</p> <p><strong>Is the Sonos Roam actually waterproof?</strong><br>All Roam models carry an IP67 rating, meaning they can withstand submersion in up to 1 metre of water for 30 minutes. They don’t float, so don’t leave one in a pool.</p> <p><strong>Can I pair two Roam speakers together?</strong><br>Yes, when connected to the same Sonos system over Wi-Fi, any Roam model supports stereo pairing and grouping with other Sonos speakers in the home.</p> <div class="seo-store"><p><strong>trewrld</strong> | Queensway House, Kaunda Street, 2nd Floor Room 13, Nairobi | 0722 700 018 | <a href="https://instagram.com/trewrldke">@trewrldke</a><br>M-Pesa, Visa/Mastercard & Bank Transfer accepted | Same-day delivery in Nairobi, 1–4 days countrywide, and delivery across East Africa (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan)</p></div>