- Which sounds better indoors, the Era 100 or the Roam 2?
- The Era 100. It has stereo channels, two angled tweeters, and a 25% larger woofer than the Sonos One, with 60 W max wattage. The Roam 2 is mono with a 2.44 in driver and 10 W nominal power.
- Can I take the Era 100 outside?
- No. It is meant for indoor use and only humidity-resistant. The Roam 2 is IP67 waterproof and dustproof, so it handles poolside and rain.
- Is the Roam 2 worth the extra over the Era 100?
- At recent lows it is not extra: the Roam 2 hit $79.95 while the Era 100 hit $154. You pay more for the Era 100 only when you want fuller stereo sound in one room.
- Which has better battery life?
- The Roam 2, with up to 10 hours of playback. The Era 100 is a plug-in speaker; its listing's 7-hour figure does not make it a portable.
- Do both work with Alexa?
- Yes. Both support Alexa. The Roam 2 also has Sonos Voice Control for hands-free use away from home.
- Can I pair two for stereo?
- Yes on the Roam 2: pair two for stereo or add them to a Sonos system. The Era 100 is already stereo on its own.
