TechAudioSpeakersSonos Roam SL goes mic-free to keep the cost downDon’t need Google Assistant or Alexa in your portable speaker? The Sonos Roam is here to save you moneyWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechAudioSpeakersSonos Roam SL goes mic-free to keep the cost downDon’t need Google Assistant or Alexa in your portable speaker? The Sonos Roam is here to save you moneyWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Don’t need Google Assistant or Alexa in your portable speaker? The Sonos Roam is here to save you money
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Sonos)
(Image credit: Sonos)
This feels like a sensible move for those looking for thebest Bluetooth speaker. Not everyone wants to talk to their speaker – especially not in public, so not having that function is no big loss. The removal of the microphone though does mean that it also lacks the Sonos Sound Swap feature to easily join a group of speakers, or the Automatic Trueplay functionality – as both of these require the microphone. However, it can still be paired easily using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to either your phone, computer (complete with AirPlay 2) or to join your speaker network.
(Image credit: Sonos)
(Image credit: Sonos)
The Sonos Roam SL promises the same great robust frame as the original (you can read ourSonos Roam review of that here), complete with dust and water-resistant. You also still have that punchy sound and 10-hour battery life for when you’re on the move.
The Sonos Roam SL is priced £159 /$159 compared to £179 / $179 for the regular Roam and is due for delivery from March 15. It’s worth noting that the Roam has increased in price since its launch, as it was originally £159 / $169, so though the Roam SL isn’t much of a saving on that, it is at least £20/$20 less right now.
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