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Apple HomePod (2nd generation)
WiiM Sound
Depending on your ecosystem, you may prefer either the WiiM Sound or the Apple HomePod (2nd generation). The Apple, unsurprisingly, is the better fit for Apple users: it supports AirPlay, has built-in Siri, and offers excellent voice command recognition, so it works much more naturally as a hands-free smart speaker. It also reproduces much deeper bass than the WiiM, which helps music and action scenes feel fuller. That said, the WiiM is more flexible if you use a mix of streaming services and platforms. It supports Bluetooth audio playback, Wi-Fi playback, has AUX and Ethernet ports, and comes with built-in support for a wide range of music streaming services. It also offers far more sound customization tools, including graphic and parametric EQ. And it can also play stereo content without downmixing to mono, unlike the Apple.
Apple HomePod (2nd generation)
WiiM Sound
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