| Name | Sonos Roam SL | Bose SoundLink Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Medium | Medium |
| MSRP | $159 | $149 |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 1.0 (mono) | 1.0 (mono) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 1× | 1× full range |
| 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) | ✔ TWS |
| Party mode? (mono) | ❌ | ✔ (Party Mode) |
| Other (special) audio features? | Multiroom | Speakerphone, PositionIQ (adaptive EQ) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi 5 | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ❌ | ✔ (calls, 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 | 10 hours | 12 hours |
| Charge time | 1 hr to 50% (USB-C) | 4 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 18 Wh | 11.4 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Charging port(s): | USB-C | USB-C |
| Powerbank function? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | ❌ | Multi-function button |
| App? | Sonos S2 app | Bose Connect |
| Voice assistant? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.8×6.0×6.2 | 5.21×20.09×9.0 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.61×2.32×2.44 | 2.05×7.91×3.54 |
| Weight (kg): | 0.43 | 0.590 |
| Weight (lbs): | 0.93 | 1.3 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IP67 | IP67 |
| Transportation method? | In hand | In hand |
| Color options: | 2 colors: Black, white | 4 colors: Black, white, blue, purple (lilac) |
| Other features? | - | Loop |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | USB-C to USB-C | USB-A to USB-C |
| Accessories? | - | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | RMSL1R21 | 865983-0100 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | Owner's guide |
| Official site link: | Page discontinued | Bose.com |
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