Sonos Roam vs UE Boom 3: how do the Bluetooth speakers compare?

Home News Audio Visual (Image credit: TechRadar) Bluetooth speakers are an essential bit of kit for any music lover who wants to take their tunes on the go – and the Sonos Roam could be the best one yet, if the issues we experienced during our tests are rectified by the company.The Sonos Roam stopped working halfway through our tests, which is why we haven’t given it a star rating yet. Until we can confirm that our test unit had an isolated problem, we can’t recommend the Sonos Roam. We’ll be updating this piece once we’ve received more information on what caused the fault in our device.However, its mixture of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity and integration with the wider Sonos ecosystem, meant that the Roam impressed us initially, and it could beat one of the best Bluetooth speakers on the planet, the Ultimate Ears Boom 3.On paper, the UE Boom 3 is a far simpler device, only offering Bluetooth connectivity. However, its rugged design, great app integration, and lower price means that the Sonos will have its work cut out if it wants to knock out the competition. If the issues we experienced do turn out to be a one-off, we’ll have no problem recommending the Sonos Roam as the best portable speaker you can buy today; for now, here’s how the two portable smart speakers compare based on their specs and our tests.Read our Sonos Roam reviewRead our full Ultimate Ears Boom 3 reviewSonos Roam vs Sonos Move: what’s new with the… Click below to read the full story from TechRadar
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