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Google Nest Audio — Smart/Portable · $99
Google

Google Nest Audio

Smart/Portable · $99

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

Sonos Roam 2 · Black

Smart/Portable · $179

82
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict

Sonos Roam 2 · Black takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Google Nest Audio lands at 78 and Sonos Roam 2 · Black at 82. That puts Sonos Roam 2 · Black ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Google Nest Audio if…

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

Pick Sonos Roam 2 · Black 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 · Black

Compared on the sound sub-score

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

Value for money

Google Nest Audio

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Google Nest Audio more score per dollar ($99 vs $179).

Google Nest Audio 78
vs
82 Sonos Roam 2 · Black

Score breakdown

Google Nest Audio
78
sound 78
features 76
design 88
ecosystem 84
Sonos Roam 2 · Black
82
sound 82
features 80
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Google Nest Audio versus Sonos Roam 2 · Black — full spec comparison
Spec Google Nest Audio Sonos Roam 2 · Black

Google Nest Audio

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 · 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

FAQ: Google Nest Audio vs Sonos Roam 2 · Black

Which is better, Google Nest Audio or Sonos Roam 2 · Black? +

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

Is Google Nest Audio worth the price? +

At $99, Google Nest Audio delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in design.

Is Sonos Roam 2 · Black worth the price? +

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

Does Google Nest Audio or Sonos Roam 2 · Black 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, Google Nest Audio or Sonos Roam 2 · Black? +

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

Which is the better value, Google Nest Audio or Sonos Roam 2 · Black? +

Google Nest Audio — more score per dollar ($99 vs $179). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.