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KEF LSX II · Olive — Smart/Portable · $1399
KEF

KEF LSX II · Olive

Smart/Portable · $1399

92
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
KEF LSX II · Olive wins by 10
Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red — Smart/Portable · $179
Sonos

Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red

Smart/Portable · $179

82
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict

KEF LSX II · Olive takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, KEF LSX II · Olive lands at 92 and Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red at 82. That puts KEF LSX II · Olive ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick KEF LSX II · Olive if…

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

Pick Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red 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.

Sound

KEF LSX II · Olive

Compared on the sound sub-score

KEF LSX II · Olive leads on sound (92 vs 82).

Features

KEF LSX II · Olive

Compared on the features sub-score

KEF LSX II · Olive leads on features (90 vs 80).

Value for money

Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red more score per dollar ($179 vs $1,399).

KEF LSX II · Olive 92
vs
82 Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red

Score breakdown

KEF LSX II · Olive
92
sound 92
features 90
design 88
ecosystem 84
Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red
82
sound 82
features 80
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

KEF LSX II · Olive versus Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red — full spec comparison
Spec KEF LSX II · Olive Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red

KEF LSX II · Olive

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 · Sunset Red

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: KEF LSX II · Olive vs Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red

Which is better, KEF LSX II · Olive or Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red? +

KEF LSX II · Olive scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is KEF LSX II · Olive worth the price? +

At $1,399, KEF LSX II · Olive delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Is Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red worth the price? +

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

Does KEF LSX II · Olive or Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red 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, KEF LSX II · Olive or Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red? +

KEF LSX II · Olive — leads on sound (92 vs 82). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, KEF LSX II · Olive or Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red? +

KEF LSX II · Olive — leads on features (90 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.