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Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
4.4 feature score
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Sonos Era 300 Speaker
4.3 feature score
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Sonos Roam 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
9 supporting reviews
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Tribit StormBox Micro 3
4.3 overall score
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Voice assistant responsiveness is rated positively, with reviewers noting reliable or sharp-eared command pickup even during loud content.
Pros: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Voice assistant responsiveness was usually good, especially with Sonos Voice Control, but loud playback can make commands harder.
Pros: Cohesive presentation, Soundstage height
Cons: Video passthrough support, HDMI ARC)
Voice assistant responsiveness is usually good, with reviewers reporting effective Alexa or assistant control for music, volume, and smart-home tasks.
Pros: Weight convenience, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Dolby Atmos height effects
Voice assistant responsiveness is mostly favorable, especially for Sonos Voice Control and basic Alexa tasks, though Alexa music-control limits appear in one review.
Pros: Dust resistance rating, Water resistance rating
Cons: Multipoint connectivity, Google
One reviewer demonstrates voice assistant access through a long press on the speaker controls.
Pros: App reliability, Water resistance rating
Cons: Wired input, Backwards compatibility
Voice assistant responsiveness is generally adequate, though one reviewer had to articulate the wake word more carefully.
Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, AirPlay compatibility
Cons: AI Room Calibration, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Voice assistant responsiveness is usually praised for picking up commands, but one beta experience was unreliable.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Distortion at high volume
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Video passthrough support
Voice assistant responsiveness is only supported in the older included A1 review, where Alexa setup is described as working equally well once configured.
Pros: Wired input, Water resistance rating
Cons: AirPlay compatibility, Wi-Fi streaming reliability
Voice assistant access is supported via the speaker controls and phone integration, and reviewers report that it works, but loudness and responsiveness can vary. Some note assistant responses can be...
Pros: Water resistance rating, USB-C charging
Cons: Multipoint connectivity, Dust resistance rating
Voice control generally works, but a few reviewers reported noticeable delays or service-specific quirks.
Pros: Dynamic headroom, Battery life (if portable)
Cons: Speakerphone quality, Chromecast compatibility
Voice assistant responsiveness is effectively unsupported because multiple reviews cite no microphone or voice assistant capability.
Pros: Bluetooth range, Loudness / maximum volume
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Voice assistant responsiveness
Voice assistant responsiveness is effectively absent because reviews cite no voice-assistant support to respond to commands.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: AirPlay compatibility, Chromecast compatibility