Short answer: if you already have an amplifier or active speakers, you need a streamer: the WiiM Mini, the Pro Plus or the Ultra. If all you have is a pair of passive speakers, you need a streaming amplifier: the Amp Pro or the Amp Ultra.
WiiM does one simple thing and does it well: it puts Spotify, Tidal and the rest of your music on a proper sound system, for little money. The five models we carry share the same app, WiiM Home, and all play together around the house (multiroom). What changes is what each one connects to, and the price.
First, what do you have at home?
- An amplifier or active speakers you want to play from your phone: pick one of the three streamers.
- Passive speakers (the kind that need an amplifier) and nothing else: pick one of the two Amps.
The three streamers
WiiM Mini, €98
The smallest and the cheapest. It connects to any system and receives music over Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth 5.2. It is the most affordable way to give an old stereo a new life, and it is plenty for anyone who wants to listen without thinking too hard about it. See the WiiM Mini.
WiiM Pro Plus, €287
The sweet spot. It has a high-resolution AKM DAC (up to 24-bit/192kHz), adds Chromecast Audio to AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect, and comes with a remote control. For most systems, it is the one we recommend. See the WiiM Pro Plus.
WiiM Ultra, €427
The top of the streamer range. It has a 3.5-inch touchscreen that shows album covers, an ESS Sabre DAC, a phono input for your turntable, HDMI ARC for the TV and a subwoofer output. It makes sense if you want one device to handle streaming, vinyl and TV sound. See the WiiM Ultra.
The two streaming amplifiers
WiiM Amp Pro, €487
Amplifier and streamer in one compact box: 60 W per channel into 8 ohms (120 W into 4 ohms), ESS Sabre DAC, HDMI ARC and a subwoofer output. Add a pair of speakers and you have a complete system, TV included. See the WiiM Amp Pro.
WiiM Amp Ultra, €635
The same idea, with more of everything: 100 W per channel into 8 ohms, the 3.5-inch touchscreen and RoomFit room correction, which tunes the sound to the space your speakers are in. It is worth the difference if your speakers ask for more power or the room is a difficult one. See the WiiM Amp Ultra.
Side by side
| Model | Price | Powers speakers? | Screen | Connects to the TV (HDMI ARC) | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WiiM Mini | €98 | No | No | No | You want streaming on the system you have, for the least money |
| WiiM Pro Plus | €287 | No | No | No | You want better sound and Chromecast |
| WiiM Ultra | €427 | No | Yes | Yes | You want streaming, vinyl and TV in one device |
| WiiM Amp Pro | €487 | Yes, 60 W | No | Yes | You have passive speakers and want a simple system |
| WiiM Amp Ultra | €635 | Yes, 100 W | Yes | Yes | More demanding speakers or a difficult room |
Prices as of the date of this guide. Current prices are on each product page.
Frequently asked questions
WiiM Pro Plus or WiiM Ultra?
If you only want to stream music on a system you already have, the Pro Plus is enough. The Ultra earns its price when you also want to connect the TV or a turntable, or when you really want the screen.
WiiM Amp Pro or WiiM Amp Ultra?
The Amp Pro drives most bookshelf speakers well. The Amp Ultra gives you more power (100 W against 60 W), has a screen and corrects the room acoustics with RoomFit.
Can I connect a WiiM to my TV?
Yes, on the Ultra, the Amp Pro and the Amp Ultra, over HDMI ARC. The TV sound then plays through your system's speakers.
Can I connect a turntable?
The WiiM Ultra has a phono input, so it connects straight to a turntable. For the other models, talk to us before you buy, so we can check what your turntable needs.
Can I have WiiM in several rooms?
Yes. All models work together in multiroom, controlled from the WiiM Home app.
Listen before you choose
We have WiiM playing in the shop, at Av. 5 de Outubro, 29, in Lisbon, three minutes from Saldanha metro. Bring your music and tell us what system you have at home. See also the full WiiM range and our guide Best streamer with DAC under €1,000.