| Name | Bose Portable Smart Speaker | Sonos Roam |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Medium | Medium |
| MSRP | $399 | $179 |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Availability | Available | Discontinued |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 1.0 (mono) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 1× full range | 1× |
| Tweeters: | - | 1× |
| Subwoofers: | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | Not specified | Not specified |
| Frequency range | Not specified | Not specified |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ❌ | Via app; Wi-Fi only) |
| Party mode? (mono) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) audio features? | None | Multiroom, automatic Trueplay (adaptive EQ) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ✔ (calls, voice control) | ✔ (voice control) |
| Guitar/mic input? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB-A playback? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX in? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other in/outputs? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Battery life | 12 hours | 10 hours |
| Charge time | 4 hrs | 1 hr to 50% (USB-C) |
| Battery capacity | 21.6 Wh | 18 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Charging port(s): | USB-C | USB-C |
| Powerbank function? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | Action button, mic on/off | ❌ |
| App? | Bose Music App | Sonos S2 app |
| Voice assistant? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | 1× ring (status only) | ❌ |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 19.5×11.91×10.39 | 16.8×6.0×6.2 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 7.54×4.69×4.09 | 6.61×2.32×2.44 |
| Weight (kg): | 1.06 | 0.43 |
| Weight (lbs): | 2.34 | 0.93 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Transportation method? | 1 handle | In hand |
| Color options: | 2 colors: Black, silver | 5 colors: Black, white, red, blue, green |
| Other features? | Handle, charging cradle compatible (~$29) | - |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | USB-C to USB-C, USB-C charger | USB-C to USB-C |
| Accessories? | - | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | 829393-4100 | ROAM1US1 |
| User guide / manual | Owner's guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Bose.com | Page discontinued |
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