Between the Tufton and Roam 2, the Tufton comes out ahead in output power and battery, while the Roam 2 wins on water resistance. Overall, the Tufton scores 66.6 and the Roam 2 scores 46.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Tufton is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 20.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Tufton if you care most about output power and battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are output power, battery, low-end response.
Pick the Roam 2 if you care most about water resistance. Its strongest claims are water resistance.
Both ship with comparable stereo pairing, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Tufton is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Marshall - Tufton wins
- ▲Output power — 166.67% more. 80 W vs 30 W.
- ▲Battery — 100.00% more. 20 h vs 10 h.
- ▲Low-end response — 13.00 Hz less. 47 vs 60.
Why Sonos - Roam 2 wins
- ▲Water resistance: IP67 (vs IPX2).
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Marshall - Tufton | Sonos - Roam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 80 Wlead | 30 W |
| Low-end response | 47 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Marshall - Tufton | Sonos - Roam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX2 | IP67lead |
| Weight | 4900 g | 430 glead |
Battery
| Spec | Marshall - Tufton | Sonos - Roam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 20 hlead | 10 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | false | false |
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