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JBL Flip 7 vs Sonos Roam 2

Product A: JBL

Flip 7

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Roam 2

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  • 11 the same
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Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.

  1. Playback time (claimed)A: 14hB: 10hJBL is 4 h higher.

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

0 to 25,000 g

A560g
B430g

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AJBL Flip 7
BSonos Roam 2

General

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Series
Not available
Roam13Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en/article/charging-sonos-roam-productsRead 8 October 2026Maker groups Roam, Roam SL and Roam 2 under Charging Sonos Roam products. Series is Roam, while the marketed generation and sale SKU remain Roam 2 / ROAM2US1BLK. Support only describes charging to 50%, so no full-charge time is extrapolated.
Model numbers
JBLFLIP7TBLUAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Item number on this exact page. Colour-specific retail SKU is one proven identifier, not an exhaustive regional SKU list.
ROAM2US1BLK, S271Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact current US Black Roam 2 ProductGroup JSON-LD variant names SKU ROAM2US1BLK, GTIN13 8720862502680 and InStock offer. S27 is the separate shared regulatory model, sourced to the maker declaration. Original Roam, Roam SL, charging set and other colour SKUs are excluded.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)sonos.com/pdfs/conformity/roam2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker EU declaration dated July 22, 2025 explicitly lists ROAM, ROAM SL and ROAM2 under shared regulatory Model S27. S27 is a regulatory family identity, not a claim that their features or sale SKUs are interchangeable.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
87208625026801Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026
Announced
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Status
Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker offers this model for purchase on the accessed date.
Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026
Predecessor
JBL Flip 610Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/jbl-flip-7-vs-flip-6-whats-the-difference-between-these-two-bluetooth-speakersRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi calls the Flip 6 the predecessor of the Flip 7 and says the Flip 6 has been surpassed by its successor.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$1793Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/roam2/roam2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact launch fact sheet lists USD 179 and EUR 199 for Roam 2. Normal product, not a wireless charger bundle. US sales-tax treatment is not stated.
Launch price (EU)
€149.997Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/56312-1741344461-Press%20Release%20JBL%20Flip%207%20and%20Charge%206%20Final%20with%20track%20changes-7d6e0f.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published EMEA consumer launch price 149.99 euros Flip 7 or 199.99 euros Charge 6. Not a current sale price.
€1993Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/roam2/roam2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original normal Roam 2 launch EUR 199. VAT treatment is not explicitly described in the fact sheet.
Markets
Not available
US1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026
Colours
Blue, Red, Sand, Black, Funky Black, Squad, Pink, White, Purple, Turquoise1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Colour selector labels on the current maker product page. Custom printed finishes are excluded.
Black1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026
Speaker type
Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies the speaker as portable or ultra-portable.
Portable1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026

Audio

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Audio channels
Mono4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly calls one speaker mono. Wireless stereo requires a second matching speaker.
Mono5Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-roam-2-review-119162Read 8 October 2026Exact Roam 2 review explicitly identifies mono playback in one speaker. Two drivers are frequency-specific transducers, not two stereo channels.
Audio drivers
AJBL Flip 7
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer1Not available25
Tweeter11610
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications names one woofer and one circular tweeter, with separate RMS ratings. Racetrack woofer dimensions are an unlabeled tuple, so no width or height is assigned.
BSonos Roam 2
Driver typeCount
Tweeter1
Elliptical midwoofer1
Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026One powered tweeter and one powered midwoofer with two Class-H amplifiers. Maker gives no transducer dimensions or continuous amplifier watts. No passive radiator count is inferred from this powered-driver inventory.
Passive radiators
29Reviewlesnumeriques.com/enceintes-portables/jbl-flip-7-p76391/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Audio section explicitly describes a woofer, tweeter and pair of passive radiators in one Flip 7. Receive-codec and backward-compatibility claims elsewhere in this review conflict with other sources and are not imported.
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Rated audio power
35W6Maker product pagede.jbl.com/blog/grip-vs-flip.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison explicitly total 35 W, 25 W woofer and 10 W tweeter. Exact Flip 7 datasheet identifies the matching components as RMS.
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Rated audio power on mains
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Audio output power (unspecified rating)
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Peak audio power
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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
60Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications claimed lower limit. Tolerance not published. Not measured bass extension.
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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
20kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications upper limit 20 kHz. Tolerance not published.
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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
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Adjustable equalizer
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026JBL Portable app provides adjustable sound controls. Review separately identifies the number of EQ bands.
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026User can adjust bass and treble. Loudness is a separate setting, not a third frequency band. Automatic Trueplay is separate from these manual adjustments.
Equalizer bands
74Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026Review describes 7-band customizable EQ in JBL Portable. EQ options depend on speaker firmware and app version. Group playback can reset custom EQ.
25Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-roam-2-review-119162Read 8 October 2026Review and pictured app explicitly identify a 2-band adjustable EQ, bass and treble. Loudness toggle and Auto Trueplay are not additional user-adjustable frequency bands.
Automatic sound adjustment
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026AI Sound Boost analyses music in real time to optimise acoustic performance and reduce distortion. Not placement calibration.
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Automatic Trueplay adapts audio to environment/content. It must initially be enabled in the Sonos app. Current manual says microphone enabled and registered speaker are required. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi operation are supported after setup.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Trueplay adapts to environment/content and requires registration and microphones enabled. No setting is inferred from speaker orientation alone.
Sound modes
Playtime Boost2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Named maker battery extension mode Playtime Boost. It changes sound and is separate from normal playback.
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Wireless stereo pairing
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Two speakers of the same model form a stereo pair. Cross-model grouping plays the same programme and does not establish stereo pairing.
Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Two compatible Roam 2 speakers can be assigned left/right channels through the Sonos app on Wi-Fi. Maker exact pairing support clarifies Bluetooth playback can feed that pair only while connected to Wi-Fi. Standalone Bluetooth-only stereo pairing away from Wi-Fi is not supported.4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/article/pair-sonos-roam-2-with-a-bluetooth-deviceRead 8 October 2026Exact Roam 2 pairing support explicitly says two Roam 2s in a stereo pair can play Bluetooth audio when connected to Wi-Fi. Stereo pairing is unavailable away from Wi-Fi. This prevents implying a Bluetooth-only stereo pair.
Speaker link protocols
Auracast1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker names Auracast. No backward compatibility with the other JBL linking generation is inferred.
Sonos multiroom over Wi-Fi2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Sonos app network grouping of Roam 2 with other compatible Sonos products. Sound Swap transfers playback to a nearby product. This is Wi-Fi ecosystem linking, not Auracast or a published maximum group-size claim.
Max linked speakers
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Max Bluetooth group speakers
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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playback
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes5Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-roam-2-review-119162Read 8 October 2026
Bluetooth version
5.42Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal Bluetooth version from Technical Specifications. No codec inferred.
5.32Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Current exact Roam 2 guide explicitly claims Bluetooth 5.3. This current manual claim takes precedence under the repository maker-document hierarchy. The current shop Tech Specs says 5.2 and original launch fact sheet says 5.0. Discrepancy is retained here, with no inferred hardware revision, update date or firmware bridge.
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
SBC, AAC5Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-roam-2-review-119162Read 8 October 2026Matching Roam 2 review explicitly identifies SBC and AAC receive codecs. No aptX, LDAC, LC3 or LE Audio reception is inferred from the claimed Bluetooth version. Original Roam standardized battery-test values are not transferred to Roam 2.
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.62Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal profile versions from Technical Specifications.
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Bluetooth LE Audio
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Auracast
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Speaker-to-speaker grouping and same-model stereo over Auracast. Does not prove reception from every third-party Auracast transmitter.
Not available
Multipoint
Yes8Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/flip-7Read 8 October 2026Public Podcasts verdict explicitly connects two devices simultaneously.
No6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/roam-2Read 8 October 2026
Multipoint source devices
28Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/flip-7Read 8 October 2026Two simultaneously connected source devices, such as phone and laptop. Locked measurement table results not accessed.
16Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/roam-2Read 8 October 2026Public Podcasts overview states only one audio source can pair at a time, and public discussion identifies lack of concurrent multi-device support. Stored 1 counts concurrent Bluetooth source devices, not Wi-Fi grouping or pairing memory. Protected numerical latency, battery, frequency-response and SPL tables were not read or copied. Public roughly five-hour battery prose lacks the needed complete test conditions and is not presented as a precise measured value.
Bluetooth range (claimed)
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Wi-Fi
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Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026
Wi-Fi standards
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802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Current exact guide publishes 802.11a/b/g/n/ac on 2.4 or 5 GHz. Original launch fact sheet omits 802.11a. The current exact manual wins. No 6 GHz or Wi-Fi 6 feature is inferred.
Network audio protocols
Not available
AirPlay 22Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Apple AirPlay 2 over Wi-Fi, Apple iOS 11.4 or higher. Sonos multiroom linking is separately represented, not an assumed Bluetooth broadcast protocol.
USB audio input
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026USB-C lossless audio from a laptop or other supported audio source. Requires compatible source content and USB connection.
No8Reviewhifi.de/test/sonos-roam-2-test-205052Read 8 October 2026Exact Roam 2 connectivity section states music can arrive only wirelessly and USB-C does not allow music playback. Charging input is not USB digital audio.
USB drive playback
Not available
No8Reviewhifi.de/test/sonos-roam-2-test-205052Read 8 October 2026The same explicit wireless-only source statement excludes USB storage-device music playback. No USB file formats are inferred.
USB audio file formats
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Ports
AJBL Flip 7
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input, USB audio input
Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2c12e1b4/pdfs/PA_JBL_Flip%207_QSG_Global_SOP_V9_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG charging diagram confirms one USB-C charging connector. USB-C also handles audio input, as exact product page states.
BSonos Roam 2
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging power input
Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Complete Roam 2 Connector Panel has separate Bluetooth button, power button and one USB-C charging port. No charging base is counted as a speaker connector. USB port protocol version is not stated.

Controls and software

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Speakerphone
No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly states no microphone for phone calls.
No7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/sonos-roam-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Roam 2 feature discussion explicitly says it cannot be used as a speakerphone or for conference calls on Bluetooth. Its microphone is for voice control/Trueplay, not phone-call support.
Voice assistants
Not available
Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Current exact guide: Sonos Voice Control on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, with playback commands limited on Bluetooth. Amazon Alexa works on Wi-Fi. Setup, language and region availability apply. Google Assistant is not claimed.
Controls
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Auracast pairing, Play/pause, Volume up/down4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026Review describes power, Bluetooth and Auracast controls and raised playback controls. Flip 7 and Charge 6 review action table identifies volume and play/pause buttons. Buttons are separate from app controls.
Play/pause, track skip and replay button, Volume up and down buttons, Microphone mute button, Bluetooth pairing button, Power, sleep and wake button1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 20262Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Roam 2 guide describes play/pause and track controls, volume plus/minus, microphone mute, Bluetooth pairing and independent power/sleep/wake buttons. LED status indicators are not classified as entertainment lighting.
Companion app
JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names JBL Portable.
Sonos9Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 8 October 2026
App platforms
iOS, Android1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker feature table explicitly lists mobile app for iOS and Android.
iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, Windows9Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 8 October 2026Current Sonos app supports iOS/iPadOS and Android mobile devices. Sonos desktop controller supports macOS and Windows with reduced system-management features. Initial setup and adding products require mobile app. Sonos S1 is not the Roam 2 app and its different minimum versions are excluded. Web controller is not counted as a separate native OS app.
User firmware updates
Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2c12e1b4/pdfs/PA_JBL_Flip%207_QSG_Global_SOP_V9_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026APP instruction says use JBL Portable for speaker configuration and software upgrade.
Yes10Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/update-your-sonos-speakersRead 8 October 2026Maker provides user system software update checks and automatic updates in the current Sonos iOS/Android app. Roam 2 is a current Sonos network speaker. Wi-Fi/app setup is required for this route, not a standalone Bluetooth update claim.
Built-in lighting
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Lighting modes
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Smart home

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Matter controller
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Thread border router
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Zigbee hub
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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly documents the built-in lithium-ion polymer battery.
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026
Playback time (claimed)
14h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications up to 14 h, dependent on volume level and audio content. Normal mode. Playtime Boost runtime is separate.
10h1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Up to 10 hours continuous music playback on one charge at moderate volumes. This is normal playback, not ten-day sleep retention or a battery-saving-mode total. Exact volume, connection, codec and firmware conditions are not specified. Runtime varies with usage.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
16h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Total up to 16 h with Playtime Boost. Normal 14 h plus up to 2 h. Reduced bass and changed EQ documented by SoundGuys. Volume and content still affect runtime.
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Battery energy
17.28Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal published pack energy. No cell voltage assumed.
18Wh2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Current exact Roam 2 Specifications Battery row explicitly publishes 18 Wh. This is pack energy, not USB input power, sleep duration or a calculation from an assumed voltage.
Battery capacity
4,800mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal published capacity at the stated nominal pack voltage. Not power-bank output capacity.
5,000mAh1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Current exact product Tech Specs explicitly claims a Li-ion 5000 mAh battery. Nominal battery voltage is not published here and is not back-calculated from the separate 18 Wh guide claim.
Nominal battery voltage
3.6V2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal nominal pack voltage published alongside Wh and mAh.
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Battery chemistry
Lithium-ion polymer2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications identifies lithium-ion polymer.
Lithium-ion1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026
User-replaceable battery
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Full charge time
2.5h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications full charge time. 5 V / 3 A condition.
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Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
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USB-C: 5 V / 3 A port rating1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact speaker USB-C Port table publishes 15 W, 5 V / 3 A. Stored text preserves the device port voltage/current rating. Current guide also gives a 5-12 W charger-delivery range for maximum charging speed and several minimum-adapter recommendations. These are different/unclear bases, so charging_input_max_w is not inferred from either charger advice or the port rating.
Max charging input
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USB Power Delivery charging
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Charges other devices
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No7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/sonos-roam-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Roam 2 Design paragraph explicitly says no reverse charging, while describing USB-C charging and Qi reception. Wireless charging reception is not power-bank output.
Max power-bank output
Not available
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Wireless charging
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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Speaker can be charged with any Qi-certified wireless charger or optional Sonos Roam Wireless Charger. Accessory is sold separately, not supplied.

Durability

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Dust and water rating
IP681Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact published IP rating. Maker lab submersion condition is 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes.
IP671Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Maker IP67 dustproof and waterproof claim, immersion at 1 m for up to 30 minutes. Does not establish floating or a drop-test height.
Floats
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Drop resistance
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly claims resistance to a 1 m drop onto concrete.
Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact product features explicitly state Drop resistant and describe shock-absorbing materials protecting against drops. No quantified height or surface is published.
Drop test height
1m1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Lab claim up to 1 m above a concrete floor. Not a guarantee for every surface or drop orientation.
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Carry features
PushLock detachable loop, PushLock detachable carabiner1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker describes the integrated or supplied carry accessory.
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Measured

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Playback time (measured)
6.27h5Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026SoundGuys continuous music battery test lasted 6 h 16 min at steady 80 dB measured 1 m away. Normal playback without Playtime Boost. Review sample firmware 0.5.2.0 and app 6.6.11. Battery result added June 13, 2025, exact battery-run firmware not separately identified. Converted from hours/minutes. Louder test differs from maker unspecified-volume maximum.
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Max sound pressure (measured)
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Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Audio latency (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
Width182.5Height69.5Depth71.5mm(7.2 × 2.7 × 2.8 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly labels W x H x D. Literal mm body dimensions. Packaging dimensions excluded.
Width62Height168Depth60mm(2.4 × 6.6 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Maker labels height 168 mm, width 62 mm, depth 60 mm in upright orientation. Use the explicitly labelled metric axes, not an unlabeled tuple or a review that transposes width and depth.
Weight
560g(1.2 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF net mass 0.56 kg. Product page lists 0.826 kg, which conflicts with both current QSG and datasheet.
430g(15.2 oz)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Published 0.43 kg speaker mass converts exactly to 430 g. Built-in battery included, packaging, USB cable and optional wireless charging base excluded. Rounded 0.95 lb claim is not converted separately.
Body materials
Post-consumer recycled plastic, Recycled fabric grille2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies recycled plastic and fabric for speaker grille. Packaging paper is excluded from body materials.
Silicone end caps3Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/roam2/roam2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker fact sheet explicitly describes protective silicone end caps. Other enclosure materials are not named and are not guessed from appearance.

Certifications

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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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EU Declaration of Conformity (2014/53/EU RED), RoHS II (2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU)12Maker spec sheet (PDF)sonos.com/pdfs/conformity/roam2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current maker S27 declaration explicitly covers Roam 2 under RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU with the 2015/863/EU amendment. Model-level EU declarations only, not an inferred FCC ID for the selected US sale SKU.

In the box

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In the box
JBL Flip 7, Carabiner, PushLock loop, Quick start guide, Warranty card and safety sheet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker box list. Loop also explicitly included in PushLock feature text and QSG diagram. USB cable not included.
Sonos Roam 2, USB-C to USB-C charging cable (1.2 m), Quickstart Guide and legal/warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Standalone US speaker package: Roam 2, 1.2 m USB-C-to-C cable, setup guide and legal/warranty documents. USB power adapter and wireless charger are not included.

Warranty

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1year11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-useRead 8 October 2026US terms Section 10(a) manufacturer warranty lasts one year after original purchase. US reference-market warranty only, excluding statutory consumer rights and different regional warranty terms.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.