Wiim Sound review: This smart speaker is so close to fully replacing my Sonos

• 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.

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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 ...