Sonos - Roam 2

Okay, so I grabbed the [JBL Flip 6](https://www.amazon.com/JBL-Waterproof-Bluetooth-Protective-Hardshell/dp/B09LWVXPYB?crid=30MSR5MQCUQIG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bZx0yvQfMo4RAfaei-Q5gHrhxPa6pSKz4oGosq0TceVv0ZHbEc0h92ZJl2G6BQUAtDweRQNPKxzzX-GV7JUoarTN_1ux7pE6J0NVqJVgMFHkNWmIzhA5rbnEyiM2zxHIQ0Y3X_6NaW-uHLytQnu_84se2OpE2q4jDhTN71HqE0rV43P6s3dH8NbGLGvpsXWkMkN2SEYKcaOJ6r65aWzcHIHonHcgSJviW0OsGo0DtDM.yOIHgt4nRBYhqc5xxQREv-VDzq5tkL540LaIl_SZnC4&dib_tag=se&keywords=jbl%2Bflip%2B6&qid=1739935664&sprefix=JBL%2BFlip%2B6%2Caps%2C479&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mymy011-20&linkId=fe4421924cb79dc8b7876df08fec81b6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) in early 2024 because I needed something tough for my outdoor adventures. It's super portable, can handle splashes, and the bass is killer, which is awesome for parties or just chilling in the park. Then, in the summer of 2024, I picked up the [Sonos Roam 2](https://www.amazon.com/Roam-Portable-Waterproof-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B0CY6S748H?crid=2LU5TCWI1CZ3P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.COqkE2_jlq4hYz34EpRRI4hp8rXt6JJ4XzHgPlgTyr53wPgnvj4gyZTi-1j1p1iAHNw34KBLtTHa07Oc-XcSqRz3TIdUBUF5q6-8jVYEmS7hwB-0Ld9DFRVH35_WyAvmTNGJfCcrWtrFtgAx9y8hpRy_lLYM-wp9abxg4jV5ORKidfsdIXAXCJCBN7HBjH0tAGfQ2e_F2b4KNmTmWrIcV4FKC4tCfN76MdN8IXtL6Wc.pQLFXJaWb-gYf8kuwxy1V2gNcYtJqnI9xsdlqtiajl4&dib_tag=se&keywords=sonos%2Broam%2B2&qid=1739935739&sprefix=sonos%2Broam%2B%2Caps%2C451&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.9fe8cbfa-bf43-43d1-a707-3f4e65a4b666&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mymy011-20&linkId=5e0a9b5b743aad0b22a3239b36164ba4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) . I was really after a speaker that would play nice with my Sonos system at home but could still be carried around. The Roam has a more even sound, which is perfect for listening indoors. Plus, it tunes itself to the room, which is pretty cool. Feature-wise, the Sonos Roam is a bit smarter with its Wi-Fi and voice control. It lets me stream right from the Sonos app and works with AirPlay 2. The JBL Flip keeps it simple with Bluetooth, but it has PartyBoost, so you can link up with other JBL speakers for a stereo effect. Both are easy to tote around and are rated IP67, so water and dust aren't a problem. The Flip has a bit more juice with a 12-hour battery, while the Roam gives you 10 hours. Basically, if you're all about that bass and need something rugged for the outdoors, the JBL Flip is your go-to. But if you're after a more sophisticated sound and smart features for home, the Sonos Roam is the way to go.

If you only want to play music and radio in the shower and can live with Alexa, I recommend the Sonos Roam or Roam 2. Any mention of Google assistant on that device is nonesense; it doesn't work. But Alexa works very well for simple stuff.