shared new details and images from the next Sonos speaker, and it seems like it’s a lot of the complaints people have with the. It’s called the Sonos Roam, and like the Move before it, it can play audio via WiFi and Bluetooth connections. But the biggest revelation is that it will reportedly cost $ 169 when it goes on sale on April 20. It’s probably more than most people would like to spend on a Bluetooth speaker, but it’s a significant discount on the Move’s current price of $ 399. Just as importantly, it seems to be more portable than that device, with measuring 6.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches and weighing about a pound.
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The battery life is said to be within a full charge in the 10-hour range. The speaker has a USB-C port for charging. In addition, The edge reports that you can purchase a $ 49 wireless charger for the speaker. Here it is noted that the Sonos Move along with one of those found in the box. Roam will also include waterproofing to some extent The edge did not have an IP rating to share. And as with every other Sonos speaker, the company offers it in two colors: white and black.
One thing the leak does not answer is how the Roam Sonos will help in a challenging market. A new, more affordable portable speaker is a smart addition to the company’s range, but it helps little with the biggest problem. Apple, Amazon and Google are facing competitors from all sides. The, and may not sound as good as the venerable, but they all beat above their $ 100 price point. We will have to wait until we get a better answer to the question.