Wiim Sound ZDNET's key takeaways The Wiim Sound smart speaker is available in Black and White for $299.
It offers great sound, a neat touchscreen display, and an inoffensive design.
The display is more for aesthetics than utility, and Wiim doesn't support Apple Music or AirPlay. $299 at Amazon
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There's a shift in the smart speaker market. More companies are investing in multi-room streaming, intuitive displays, and higher fidelity. The Wiim Sound smart speaker is the latest player in this game, eyeing competitors such as Sonos' Era 100, Amazon's Echo Show, and Apple's HomePod 2.
The Wiim Sound speaker both lacks features compared to competitors, but also offers up some of its own. Unlike Sonos and Apple, Wiim has a small touchscreen display. Unlike Amazon, its real estate across the speaker is modest. Unlike Sonos, Amazon, and Apple's speakers, you need the included remote to summon the Wiim Sound's voice assistant capabilities.
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Overall, the Wiim Sound has great sound quality, a robust companion app, and a sleek, unassuming design. But is it worth $300 and passing up on more familiar brands? Let's dive in.
Sonically impressive
The Wiim Sound features two full-range tweeters and one 4-inch long-throw woofer, making for strong bass and highs, with mids that don't need to compete to be heard. I often listened to the Wiim Sound at very low volume, and the bass was ever-present. At a louder volume, you'll feel the counter or table shaking. However, if you push the speaker too loud, you'll notice some distortion.
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