The top touch controls were praised for working well while blending neatly into the design.
Pros: Overall sound quality, Value for money
Cons: Remote control usability, Detail retrieval
The top touch controls were praised for working well while blending neatly into the design.
Pros: Overall sound quality, Value for money
Cons: Remote control usability, Detail retrieval
Physical button feel was praised by reviewers who found the controls satisfying, responsive, and pleasant to press.
Pros: Frequency response balance, Loudness / maximum volume
Cons: Price / value for money, Weight convenience
The joystick control was widely liked for feeling intuitive, solid, and easier than typical button combinations on small speakers.
Pros: Design and aesthetics, Loudness / maximum volume
Cons: EQ customization, App reliability
Button feel and placement are praised as firm, intuitive, and easy to use.
Pros: Handle or strap quality, EQ customization
Cons: Frequency response balance, Stereo imaging accuracy
Button responsiveness was positive where tested, with reviewers calling the controls responsive and easy to use.
Pros: Design and aesthetics, Frequency response balance
Cons: EQ customization, Bluetooth codec support
Physical controls were viewed positively, with reviewers praising straightforward operation and clicky feedback.
Pros: Frequency response balance, Battery life (if portable)
Cons: Price / value for money, Value for money
The touch controls receive a positive usability note for being responsive and sensitive.
Pros: Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use), Surround sound simulation
Cons: Subwoofer, Value for money
Physical buttons were praised as clicky rather than touch-sensitive, which one reviewer explicitly preferred.
Pros: Subwoofer, Value for money
Cons: Remote control usability, Status indicators
One reviewer praised the large physical buttons as making the speaker very convenient to use.
Pros: Value for money, Frequency response balance
Cons: Distortion at high volume, Handle or strap quality
The new dedicated Bluetooth button and physical controls were widely praised for making pairing and daily use easier than the original Roam.
Pros: Frequency response balance, Setup simplicity
Cons: Battery life (if portable), App reliability
Power and pairing controls earn praise for quick single-press operation, though one reviewer disliked the hard-to-see black buttons.
Pros: Value for money, Price / value for money
Cons: Dust resistance rating, Bluetooth codec support
Control responsiveness was mostly positive thanks to easy-to-press physical buttons, although one review noted a slight learning curve with the unmarked top controls.
Pros: Battery life (if portable), Loudness / maximum volume
Cons: EQ customization, Distortion at high volume
Physical control responsiveness was mixed-positive: several reviewers liked the tactile buttons and dial, while one criticized the cheap-feeling volume knob.
Pros: Value for money, Subwoofer
Cons: App reliability, EQ customization
The side buttons generally work with a light press, though one reviewer found them slightly stiff.
Pros: Cohesive presentation, Value for money
Cons: Status indicators, App reliability
The front knob was described as tactile and easy to use, though most deeper control still depends on the remote.
Pros: Wired input, Frequency response balance
Cons: Distortion at high volume
Button feel itself was praised as light, solid, and tactile.
Pros: Battery life (if portable), Design and aesthetics
Cons: On-device controls, Water resistance rating
Controls were mixed: some reviewers liked the clearer button layout, while others found buttons mushy or hard to use by touch.
Pros: Design and aesthetics, Frequency response balance
Cons: Battery life (if portable), Distortion at high volume
Physical controls were mostly praised as reliable, responsive, and satisfying, though one reviewer wanted more button lighting.
Pros: Loudness / maximum volume, Value for money
Cons: Weight convenience, Battery life (if portable)
The controls are tactile and generally easy to operate, but some reviewers found that presses register best in the center of each button. The side controls can also be hard...
Pros: Overall satisfaction, Music performance
Cons: Bluetooth connection stability, Control button responsiveness