Sonos
Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red
Smart/Portable · $179
82
/ 100
From $179
VS
KEF LS50 Wireless II · Black wins by 12
KEF
KEF LS50 Wireless II · Black
Smart/Portable · $2799
94
/ 100
From $2,799
Specdex verdict
KEF LS50 Wireless II · Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red lands at 82 and KEF LS50 Wireless II · Black at 94. That puts KEF LS50 Wireless II · Black ahead by 12 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Pick KEF LS50 Wireless II · Black if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red 82
vs 94 KEF LS50 Wireless II · Black
Score breakdown
Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red
82 sound 82
features 80
design 88
ecosystem 84
KEF LS50 Wireless II · Black
94 sound 94
features 92
design 88
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red | KEF LS50 Wireless II · Black |
|---|
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
KEF LS50 Wireless II · 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: Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red vs KEF LS50 Wireless II · Black
Which is better, Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red or KEF LS50 Wireless II · Black? +
KEF LS50 Wireless II · Black scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is KEF LS50 Wireless II · Black worth the price? +
At $2,799, KEF LS50 Wireless II · Black delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sound.
Does Sonos Roam 2 · Sunset Red or KEF LS50 Wireless II · 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.