It has a rugged aluminium design that, while rated to match the Sonos with IP67 for dust and water resistance, feels more beautiful and both heavier and sturdier for all weather conditions. It’s not just that it can last through a trek, though, because the Explore is made for the outdoors. In the clash of the waterproof speakers, this is a clear winner for battery life, offering nearly three times the playtime when compared to the Sonos Roam. At 850g, you can easily take this from room to room, but there’s no water resistance so we don’t recommend taking it outdoors in bad weather.Ĭonnections: USB-C, auxiliary 3.5mm, microSD cardĪvailable at Amazon, John Lewis and Bang & Olufsen We found that with moderate use, it got us through a few hours a day while working from home, so it can last for more than a week between charges. Like our top pick Sonos Roam, the MP230 has up to 10 hours of power.
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The prominent replica piano key buttons on the front of the device are used to skip tracks or launch Bluetooth pairing and they have a pleasing little click when pressed. It connects quickly to a laptop and smartphone and we like that you also have the option of popping in an auxiliary cable or a microSD card. On test, we found the audio quality to be great at a range of volumes and music genres, with a nice balance between bass and treble. We love the brown and copper aesthetic that’s been inspired by radios of the Fifties, and the wooden enclosure is one that you’ll want to show off. With a retro design that wouldn’t look out of place on the set of Mad Men, Edifier’s MP230 is a vintage lover’s dream speaker.
Wireless Connectivity: Wifi and Bluetooth 5.0ĭurability: IP67 dustproof and waterproof In fact, that deserves its own spot on our list… Not fussed about the microphone and voice control? The great thing is that you can get everything that’s so good about the Roam in a more affordable package with the SL version.
The only downside to the Sonos Roam is its slightly low playtime battery life of 10 hours – by no means small, but bring along a power bank if you’re really worried. It can even refuel on a wireless charger. Waterproof and drop-resistant, this speaker connects via both Bluetooth and wifi, and has AirPlay 2 to send sound directly from Apple devices. It’s the best option for connectivity (with Alexa, Google and Sonos voice control), and its mini form factor and outrageously good audio quality and app control (you can hook up Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and more directly in the Sonos app) make it a no-brainer. Let’s get right to it – if we had to pick one speaker to buy in 2022, it’s got to be the petite Toblerone-shaped Sonos Roam. Available at Amazon, John Lewis, Sonos and Currys
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