JBL Charge 6 vs Sonos Roam 2
Critics score the JBL Charge 6 83 and the Sonos Roam 2 81 out of 100, from 9 and 17 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 4 scored the JBL Charge 6 higher and 2 scored the Sonos Roam 2 higher. On average those critics put the JBL Charge 6 3 points ahead.
Image: JBLJBL Charge 6
Praised for: sound quality (8 of 9), build quality (4 of 9), battery life (3 of 9)
Criticised for: battery life (2 of 9), call quality (2 of 9)
The catch: Bass gets muddy at high volume.
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Image: SonosSonos Roam 2
Praised for: sound quality (14 of 17), connectivity (9 of 17), build quality (3 of 17)
Criticised for: price (9 of 17), battery life (8 of 17), controls and app (3 of 17)
The catch: Expensive for how it sounds on its own.
All 17 reviews of the Sonos Roam 2 →
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | JBL Charge 6 | Sonos Roam 2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCMag | 80 | 70 | +10 |
| soundguys.com | 84 | 74 | +10 |
| ZDNET | 89est. | 83est. | +6 |
| TechRadar | 95 | 90 | +5 |
| Trusted Reviews | 89est. | 90 | -1 |
| Digital Trends | 70 | 83est. | -13 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the JBL Charge 6 minus the Sonos Roam 2. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the JBL Charge 6 or the Sonos Roam 2?
Critics rate the JBL Charge 6 higher: 83 against 81. 6 outlets reviewed both: 4 scored the JBL Charge 6 higher and 2 scored the Sonos Roam 2 higher. On average those critics put the JBL Charge 6 3 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the JBL Charge 6 and the Sonos Roam 2?
The JBL Charge 6: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 95. The Sonos Roam 2: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 90.