I've tested nearly every Sonos product – here's the good and bad about its portable speakers

Guardian journalism is independent. We earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. They’re pricier than the competition, but have key features: the music doesn’t skitter when you step out of Bluetooth range and they can handle water and dust I tested 42 pairs of wireless earbuds to find the best in US Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Over the past eight years, I’ve reviewed dozens of portable speakers from every top brand. And I can confidently say that Sonos makes three of the best portable speakers of them all. There’s Sonos Play, the brand’s newest portable and the Goldilocks of its lineup in size, sound and features. The Roam 2, a Toblerone-shaped speaker that’s small enough to go anywhere. And the Move 2, a powerhouse that doesn’t sacrifice bass performance. They all share what I’ve come to think of as one of Sonos’ key characteristics: sound that is better and bigger than you’d normally expect from a speaker of its size. It has that typical Sonos quality: clear, well balanced and a joy to listen to. They’re pricier than most of the competition, but they have features most don’t: seamless t

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