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General

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Series

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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 numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GRAB, GRAB.ACANLBK, GRAB.AAUSLBK, GRAB.AEUTLBK, GRAB.AEUSLBK11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Page data: model name GRAB and SKU GRAB.ACANLBK for Black in Canada. The Australia, EU and UK and Spain pages carry GRAB.AAUSLBK, GRAB.AEUTLBK and GRAB.AEUSLBK.

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

8806096641835, 8806096488508, 880609632738812Maker product pagelg.com/uk/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026UK spec table: Barcode (EAN Code) 8806096641835 for GRAB.AEUTLBK. The Australia page lists 8806096488508 for GRAB.AAUSLBK and the Spain page lists 8806096327388 for GRAB.AEUSLBK.13Maker product pagelg.com/au/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Australia spec table barcode 8806096488508.14Maker product pagelg.com/es/altavoces/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spain spec table EAN code 8806096327388.

87208625026801Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

January 202515Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/lg-xboom-grab-reviewRead 15 October 2026Unveiled at CES in January 2025.

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Status

Available11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026The page offers the speaker for sale with Buy Now and stock alert buttons. Retailers also list it.

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$149.9915Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/lg-xboom-grab-reviewRead 15 October 2026Officially priced at $149.99 / 129.98 GBP / AU$229. The LG press release of 14 April 2025 prints the rounded $149.16Press releasetomorrowsworldtoday.comRead 15 October 2026Lists xboom Grab at $149, rounded. T3 and TechRadar give $149.99.20Measurementsoundguys.com/lg-xboom-grab-review-is-this-the-best-jbl-flip-alternative-146889Read 15 October 2026MSRP $149.99.

$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)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€16917Reviewhifi.de/test/lg-xboom-grab-test-229706Read 15 October 2026German test of 25 April 2025 lists Preis 169 Euro. Baur.de prints a UVP of 169,00 EUR. Price includes VAT. Germany.

€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.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US16Press releasetomorrowsworldtoday.comRead 15 October 2026The USD price is the US price. The release lists xboom by will.i.am at LG.com and LG-authorized retailers.

US1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Warm Grey11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Black / Warm Grey.

Black1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026LG markets a portable Bluetooth speaker with a carrying strap, IP67 and a long battery.

Portable1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Mono18Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/lg/xboom-grabRead 15 October 2026Public cons and pros list: downmixes stereo content to mono, unless paired with another unit. LG lists 1.1ch (2 way).20Measurementsoundguys.com/lg-xboom-grab-review-is-this-the-best-jbl-flip-alternative-146889Read 15 October 2026Review FAQ: the LG xboom Grab is a mono 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 driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

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Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Width (mm)	Height (mm)
Woofer (racetrack)	1	Not available	80	45
Dome tweeter	1	16	Not available	Not available

Source11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: woofer unit 80 x 45 mm (racetrack, one) and a 16 mm dome tweeter by Peerless (one). The number of channels is 1.1ch (2 way). No driver power rating is published.

BSonos Roam 2

Driver type	Count
Tweeter	1
Elliptical midwoofer	1

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 radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

211Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: passive radiator Yes (2).

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Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

30W11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Output Power 20 W + 10 W. The basis is not stated and the split between woofer and tweeter is not named. 30 W is the sum of the two printed figures. TechRadar says a 10 W tweeter and a 20 W racetrack woofer.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026EQ rows: AI Sound, Bass Boost, Custom (App) and Standard. Custom is the user EQ in the LG ThinQ app.

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 bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

619Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/lg-xboom-grab-by-will-i-amRead 15 October 2026Review: in the Sound Effect section of the LG ThinQ app you can choose four presets or use a 6-band 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 adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

Yes3Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content2.htmlRead 15 October 2026Pressing the MY button twice starts Space Calibration, which selects the optimal sound settings. The LG page says it adjusts sound output to the size and layout of the room.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Space Calibration adjusts sound output to the size and layout of the room. AI Sound analyzes the audio and adjusts the sound to the genre.

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 modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

AI Sound, Bass Boost, Standard, Voice Enhance11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026EQ rows: AI Sound, Bass Boost, Standard. The battery footnote and the manual also name Voice Enhance mode. The page offers rhythm, melody and voice modes or AI selection.

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Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes9Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content13.htmlRead 15 October 2026Party Link Stereo mode: two speakers of the same model, one plays left and one plays right.

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 protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Party Link, Auracast9Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content13.htmlRead 15 October 2026Party Link Stereo and Multi modes. Party Link is only available among Auracast-supported LG models. No maximum number of speakers is published.

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 speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes5Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content7.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Yes5Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-roam-2-review-119162Read 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

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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 codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC, AAC, LC35Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content7.htmlRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth specifications: codec SBC, AAC, LC3. The LG spec table lists only AAC and SBC.

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

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

Yes11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Page: using Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast broadcasts audio to multiple compatible speakers at once.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

Yes10Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content14.htmlRead 15 October 2026The speaker can listen to Auracast broadcasts through the LG ThinQ app. Party Link between speakers also uses Auracast-supported models.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Page: Auracast audio broadcasting for multi-speaker connection.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

Yes6Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content8.htmlRead 15 October 2026Multi phone pairing: up to two Bluetooth devices can be connected at the same time.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Multipoint Yes.

No6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/roam-2Read 8 October 2026

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

26Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content8.htmlRead 15 October 2026Up to two Bluetooth devices at the same time. Not available while Party Link Stereo or Multi mode is active.

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)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

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Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

No18Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/lg/xboom-grabRead 15 October 2026Public headline row: Wi-Fi No.

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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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 protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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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 inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

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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 playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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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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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

ALG xboom Grab

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input (DC IN)

Source4Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content3.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back panel: DC IN takes a USB (C-type) cable to charge the speaker battery. No other connector is listed.

BSonos Roam 2

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging 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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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

Yes7Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content9.htmlRead 15 October 2026Hands-free calls: answer, end, decline and mute from the Play/Pause button using the built-in microphone.

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 assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

Google Assistant, Siri8Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content10.htmlRead 15 October 2026Turn on Google Assistant or Siri on the connected smartphone and use it through the speaker microphone. A phone is required. Android support depends on country.

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, Volume, Play/pause (also track skip, calls and voice command), Bluetooth pairing, Party Link, MY button (also Space Calibration)3Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content2.htmlRead 15 October 2026Top buttons: Power, Volume, Play/Pause (also next and previous track, hands-free and voice command), Bluetooth, Party Link, MY. A microphone sits on the body.

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

LG ThinQ2Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content1.htmlRead 15 October 2026The LG ThinQ app gives EQ, Party Link, Lighting, Sleep Timer and settings.

Sonos9Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

iOS, Android2Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Installing app page: Android 9.0 or higher and iOS 15.0 or higher.

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

Yes11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Upgrade Manager (FOTA) Yes. T3 says updates install through the LG ThinQ app.21Reviewt3.com/tech/audio/lg-xboom-grab-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the LG ThinQ app installs updates to the device, shows the battery level and changes lighting settings.

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 lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

Yes4Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content3.htmlRead 15 October 2026A lighting indicator can be switched off with the Volume and MY buttons together or in the LG ThinQ app. It shows status and also gives the lighting effects described on the LG page.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Lighting Yes. AI Lighting syncs with the music.

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Lighting modes

Ambient, Party, Voice11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026AI Lighting: choose Ambient, Party or Voice mode.

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specifications power supply row: built-in rechargeable battery.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

19h1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Operating time about 19 hours at 50% volume, no lighting and Voice Enhance EQ (internal test). The LG product pages say up to 20 hours with the same conditions. The manual is stored. Actual usage time may vary.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Page and spec table: up to 20 hours at 50% volume with Bluetooth and Voice Enhance mode on and no lighting. The manual says about 19 hours and is stored.

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)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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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 capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

4,700mAh1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Battery capacity 4,700 mAh. No voltage or Wh figure is published.

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

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Battery chemistry

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Lithium-ion1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

3h1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Charging time 3 hours or lower. The charging section says it takes about 3 hours to fully charge. The AC adapter is not supplied. LG recommends a 5 V adapter above 2 A.

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Quick charge duration

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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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 inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

No4Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content3.htmlRead 15 October 2026The back panel lists only the DC IN charging port and no output port. HeadphoneCheck says it cannot double as a power bank.19Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/lg-xboom-grab-by-will-i-amRead 15 October 2026Review says the xboom Grab cannot double as a power bank.20Measurementsoundguys.com/lg-xboom-grab-review-is-this-the-best-jbl-flip-alternative-146889Read 15 October 2026Review FAQ: the speaker does not offer USB charging of other devices.

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 outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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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 ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IP671Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026IP67: dust-tight and water resistant up to 1 m for up to 30 minutes in fresh water. Tested under controlled laboratory conditions.

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.

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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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 heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Strap4Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content3.htmlRead 15 October 2026Strap on the back. Lifting the straps on both sides makes a hand strap.

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Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

9.62h20Measurementsoundguys.com/lg-xboom-grab-review-is-this-the-best-jbl-flip-alternative-146889Read 15 October 2026Own test: a consistent music source at 80 dB measured from one metre away lasted 9 hours 37 minutes (9.62 h) with the light show enabled. The review gives no firmware, sound mode or source details. The unit came from LG.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width211Height71.6Depth70mm(8.3 × 2.8 × 2.8 in)1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specifications: dimensions (W x H x D) approx. 211.0 x 71.6 x 70.0 mm. The speaker lies on its long axis, so the 211 mm length is the width.

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.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

700g(1.5 lb)12Maker product pagelg.com/uk/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: net weight 0.7 kg, gross weight 1.1 kg with packaging. The Canada page gives the same. TechRadar says 700 g.

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

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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

MIL-STD-810H11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Tested to MIL-STD-810H for high temperature, rain, vibration, impact, salt water spray, sand dust and flooding. Certification date December 18, 2024, result pass. The tests do not state a drop height.

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

LG xboom Grab, Strap (attached), USB cable, Warranty card22Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content5.htmlRead 15 October 2026Charging page: connect the supplied USB cable. The AC adapter is not supplied. The LG spec table lists strap and warranty card as accessories.

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.

Links

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Product page

www.lg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grab11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Maker's Canada page, the one the speaker data was read from. The LG US page returned a block to the fetch.

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-black1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/roam2/roam2factsheet.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/roam2/roam2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Sonos Roam 2 single-page maker fact sheet. Its historical Bluetooth 5.0 and abbreviated Wi-Fi list are not copied into current connectivity fields.

Manual

gscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content1.html2Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Official LG xboom Grab online owner's manual, Rev03.

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/roam22Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Current exact Sonos Roam 2 product guide and its Roam 2 Specifications block were read. Shared navigation links to other products are not evidence for their specifications.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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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.