JBL Flip 7 vs Sonos Roam 2
Critics score the JBL Flip 7 86 and the Sonos Roam 2 81 out of 100, from 12 and 17 professional reviews. 8 outlets reviewed both: 4 scored the JBL Flip 7 higher, 3 scored the Sonos Roam 2 higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the JBL Flip 7 3 points ahead.
Image: JBLJBL Flip 7
Praised for: sound quality (10 of 12), build quality (7 of 12), battery life (4 of 12)
Criticised for: battery life (4 of 12), size and weight (2 of 12)
The catch: Slow to charge, no cable in the box.
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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.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | JBL Flip 7 | Sonos Roam 2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| What Hi-Fi? | 95 | 71est. | +24 |
| soundguys.com | 84 | 74 | +10 |
| Good Housekeeping UK | 92est. | 83est. | +9 |
| TechRadar | 95 | 90 | +5 |
| WIRED | 90 | 90 | same |
| ZDNET | 77est. | 83est. | -6 |
| Trusted Reviews | 83est. | 90 | -7 |
| Macworld | 80 | 90 | -10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the JBL Flip 7 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 Flip 7 or the Sonos Roam 2?
Critics rate the JBL Flip 7 higher: 86 against 81. 8 outlets reviewed both: 4 scored the JBL Flip 7 higher, 3 scored the Sonos Roam 2 higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the JBL Flip 7 3 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the JBL Flip 7 and the Sonos Roam 2?
The JBL Flip 7: broad agreement, scores from 72 to 95. The Sonos Roam 2: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 90.