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Why is Smart Soundbox 3 better than Roam?
Smart Soundbox 3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Roam better than Smart Soundbox 3?
- Bluetooth version4 vs 5+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | — |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 40 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 30,000 Hz | — |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 10 h |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | — | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri |
| Voice assistant built in | — | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 430 g |
| Width | — | 62 mm |
| Height | — | 168 mm |
| Depth | — | 60 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
