EQUIPThe Verge · 15h ago
WiiM’s capable HomePod-esque smart speaker is almost $50 off
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The WiiM Sound smart speaker offers a high-performance alternative to hardware locked ecosystems from Apple and Sonos. The 100W device provides enterprise-grade connectivity including Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 at a discounted price point.
- 01Device delivers 100W output and supports over twenty different streaming music services
- 02Hardware features advanced connectivity options including Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and ethernet ports
- 03Current retail pricing reflects a discount of nearly fifty dollars from standard market rates
- 04Open platform design avoids the proprietary restrictions common in Apple and Amazon ecosystems
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The smart speaker market is more or less dominated by major tech companies: Apple, Google, Sonos, and Amazon. But WiiM’s powerful 100W Sound smart speaker is an attractive alternative because it’s not locked down to play nicely with select music services. It supports over 20 services, and it sports Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and ethernet, […]