Why is Nest Audio better than Roam?
Nest Audio has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Roam better than Nest Audio?
Roam has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | 1.0 | — |
| Channel count | 1 | — |
| Stereo | No | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 10 h |
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | 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 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
