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Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black — Smart/Portable · $99
Amazon

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black

Smart/Portable · $99

78
/ 100
From $99
VS
Sonos Roam 2 wins by 4
Sonos Roam 2 — Smart/Portable · $179
Sonos

Sonos Roam 2

Smart/Portable · $179

82
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict

Sonos Roam 2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black lands at 78 and Sonos Roam 2 at 82. That puts Sonos Roam 2 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some

Pick Sonos Roam 2 if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sound

Sonos Roam 2

Compared on the sound sub-score

Sonos Roam 2 leads on sound (82 vs 78).

Value for money

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black more score per dollar ($99 vs $179).

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black 78
vs
82 Sonos Roam 2

Score breakdown

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black
78
sound 78
features 76
design 88
ecosystem 84
Sonos Roam 2
82
sound 82
features 80
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black versus Sonos Roam 2 — full spec comparison
Spec Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black Sonos Roam 2

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

Sonos Roam 2

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

FAQ: Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black vs Sonos Roam 2

Which is better, Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black or Sonos Roam 2? +

Sonos Roam 2 scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black worth the price? +

At $99, Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in design.

Is Sonos Roam 2 worth the price? +

At $179, Sonos Roam 2 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in design.

Does Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black or Sonos Roam 2 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound, Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black or Sonos Roam 2? +

Sonos Roam 2 — leads on sound (82 vs 78). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black or Sonos Roam 2? +

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black — more score per dollar ($99 vs $179). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.