This page features the WiiM Sound via Audio Volt and may earn a commission if you follow the partner link. Below: my notes after living with one at home — plus what UK press scored it.
Why this one kept coming up
I was tired of speakers that only make sense when your phone is in your hand. Either you pay premium-brand money, or you end up with a Bluetooth box that isn’t really smart at all.
The WiiM Sound kept showing up while I was comparing options around £299 — the same UK RRP as Apple’s HomePod (2nd gen), as noted by What Hi-Fi?. What I wanted was simple: an on-device display, hi-res streaming, and room correction without rebuilding the whole house around one brand.
So it lived with us through the usual chaos — brick walls, a bay window, a kitchen that eats bass. Here’s what actually mattered.
What stood out once it was plugged in
The headline for me wasn’t raw loudness — it was not needing my phone for every skip. The 1.8-inch panel shows what’s playing, volume and inputs. Small on paper; in practice it’s the difference between a speaker you use and one you forget.
Under the fabric, it’s a clean 2-way layout:
| Display | 1.8" hi-res colour touchscreen |
|---|---|
| Audio support | Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz hi-res |
| Drivers | 4" woofer + dual 1" silk-dome tweeters (2-way) |
| Peak output | 100W peak |
| Room correction | AI RoomFit |
| Streaming | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Spotify/Tidal/Qobuz Connect, Google Cast, multiroom |
| Included | WiiM Voice Remote 2 Lite |
| Price | £299 inc. VAT at Audio Volt |
How it stacks up on paper
A quick shopper’s checklist before spending the money. Rival prices are approximate UK RRPs — always check live figures.
| WiiM Sound | Sonos Era 300 | Apple HomePod (2nd gen) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical UK RRP | £299 | ~£449 | ~£299 |
| Touch display on speaker | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hi-res 24/192 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto room correction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works outside one ecosystem | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| AirPlay 2 | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
Sonos and Apple are trademarks of their owners; we are not affiliated. The WiiM gives you the on-speaker display the others skip — at a price that sits with HomePod 2, not the Era 300.
What the press scored
UK reviewers spent more time with it than I did — here’s the scoreboard that stood out:
4/5
Overall score — with sound quality at 4.5/5 in their breakdown.
4/5
Called out the streaming breadth and that distinctive touchscreen.
5/5
Features and build — strong marks for design and connectivity.
“An excellent speaker that makes streaming at home a breeze.”
As featured on WiiM
“Excellent sound quality, stylish design, and useful touchscreen interface.”
As featured on WiiM
What most people miss when they choose
What most Brits don’t realise about this key detail when choosing — how quickly this device has entered the everyday lives of people over 50. More and more of them talk about it, share their personal experience and recommend it to friends and relatives. What once seemed like just another novelty is now quietly becoming part of the daily routine for thousands of people across the country — and turning out far more useful and practical than many expected.
Would I buy it again?
A strong fit if
- You want hi-res and a real display without jumping to a £450 speaker
- You stream Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz or Google Cast
- Your room needs a bit of EQ help — RoomFit delivered for us
- You like couch control with the bundled remote
Look elsewhere if
- AirPlay 2 is essential for your household
- You need always-listening Alexa or Siri in the speaker itself
- You already run Sonos and want seamless grouping with it
For our house, the mix of screen + streaming + tuning felt like the sweet spot at £299 — daily use that just works, without the premium-brand premium.
Questions before checkout
Yes — that’s how we used it most days, alongside Tidal Connect and Google Cast.
Yes — two units can pair for true stereo, and you can group more for multiroom around the house.
Standard UK delivery is free on orders £99+ (this speaker qualifies). Returns: up to 60 days via Audio Volt — request an RMA; opened items may incur a restocking fee under their terms. Klarna may be available at checkout.
Different brand, different feature set — you get WiiM’s display and open streaming stack instead of the Sonos ecosystem story. Compare what you’ll actually use day to day.
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WiiM Sound · 1.8" touch display · hi-res audio
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