Best for Backwards compatibility
Sonos Roam 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
4.0 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Best Sonos Speakers for Backwards compatibility
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Sonos Arc Soundbar
2.5 feature score
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Sonos Move 2 Portable Speaker
1 supporting review
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Backward compatibility was positive where mentioned, with the Roam 2 able to pair with the original Roam for stereo use.
Pros: Voice assistant responsiveness, Wi-Fi streaming reliability
Cons: Wired input, Float capability
Backwards compatibility was a drawback because some older Sonos devices are not compatible with the S2-based Arc setup.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, Video passthrough support
Backwards compatibility was criticized because a Move Gen 1 cannot stereo-pair with a Move 2.
Pros: Latency with TV (lip sync), Wi-Fi streaming reliability
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google