The eagerly awaited Sonos Roam 2 is set to launch in the UK, find out when and how much it will cost. Whilst resembling its well-loved predecessor in design, Sonos has introduced a classic white colour, but ultimately, the Roam 2 continues to set high standards in sound quality.
We exclusively present information on the next wireless smart speaker from Sonos, the Sonos Roam 2. You will discover the launch prices in the UK, the release date, as well as the technical specifications of the successor to the Sonos Roam first generation.
Three years after the release of the Sonos Roam, the brand clearly intends to renew this model of wireless portable speaker by launching a second generation — the Sonos Roam 2.
Initially revealed in a Bloomberg article in November last year, which had suggested a release in the middle of this year. Very recently, The Verge published the first images of the Sonos Roam 2.
More precisely, they only shared images of a test model without knowing the new features and characteristics of the new speaker. We can see that the design strongly resembles that of its predecessor, the Sonos Roam.
Everything you need to know about the Sonos Roam 2
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Release date
According to the information, the new portable audio speaker will be released in the UK and Europe on Tuesday 21 May, 2024. So less than a week to go!
Design and colours available
Based on the images we were able to see of the product, we can say that the final design will be similar to the one shared by The Verge.
Two colours will be available from approved merchants, namely black and white. This last colour is a novelty, since the Sonos Roam (1st generation) was not available in light white, but rather in a greyish white. Other colours may be available via the official Sonos store, such as the army green shade.
Overview of technical specifications
Based on the data collected, here are the main features of the new Sonos Roam 2:
Up to 10 hours of battery life
2 x Class-Hdigital amplifiers perfectly adapted to its unique acoustic architecture
1 x tweeter which precisely transmits high frequencies
1 x midwoofer which ensures faithful reproduction of midrange frequencies and optimises the rendering of low frequencies
Built-in microphones for voice control and calibration
Automatic trueplay that also adapts the sound to your environment
IP67 waterproof and dust proof
New USB-C to USB-C charging cable included in the product box
Compatible with the new Sonos app
Dimensions (Height x Length x Depth): 16.8 x 6.2 x 6.0 cm
Weight: 0.43 kg
We can see that the features and specs of the Sonos Roam 2 are as similar as two peas in a pod to those of the first edition.
In fact, the expected improvement was related to the autonomy of the portable speaker. Except that here we will have exactly the same battery life as the first generation Sonos Roam. Only the USB-C to USB-C charging cable really represents something new.
Launch price
Given the characteristics mentioned above, no price increase is expected on the Sonos Roam 2. The launch prices in the UK and Europe will therefore be as follows:
Sonos Roam 2 (Black / White): £179 in the UK and €199 in Ireland/Europe
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