WiiM Amp Pro vs WiiM Amp Ultra: Which Streaming Amp Fits Your System?

August 18 2026, by Kai @ EMiUZEK Team, 8 min reading time

Choosing between the WiiM Amp Pro ($399)andtheWiiMAmpUltra(399) and the WiiM Amp Ultra ($549)? Both are all-in-one streaming amplifiers, but they target different listeners. This comparison breaks down AirPlay 2, output power, DAC tier, the touchscreen, RoomFit room correction, and price to help Apple users and owners of power-hungry speakers pick the right amp for their setup.

If you want a clean stereo setup without a pile of separate boxes, WiiM’s all-in-one streaming amplifiers are hard to beat. Both the WiiM Amp Pro and the WiiM Amp Ultra put a streamer, DAC, preamp, and power amplifier into a single chassis: add a pair of passive speakers and you are done.

But they are not the same product. The Amp Ultra costs more, pushes out significantly more power, adds a touchscreen, and uses a higher-tier DAC. The Amp Pro fights back with one feature Apple users care about: AirPlay 2. WiiM Amp Pro

This guide breaks down the real differences so you can spend with confidence.

Too long; didn’t read: Choose the WiiM Amp Pro if you use Apple AirPlay 2, run bookshelf or medium-efficiency speakers, and want the best value with a refined DAC. Choose the WiiM Amp Ultra if you need more power for floor-standing speakers, want a touchscreen and automatic RoomFit correction, and don’t rely on AirPlay 2.

Quick Comparison

Spec	WiiM Amp Pro	WiiM Amp Ultra
Power @ 8Ω / 4Ω	60W × 2 / 120W × 2	100W × 2 / 200W × 2
DAC chip	ESS ES9038Q2M	ESS ES9039Q2M
Amplifier	Class-D, TI TPA3255	Class-D, dual TI TPA3255, TI OPA1612 op-amps
Display	None	3.5" glass touchscreen
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth	Wi-Fi 6E / BT 5.3	Wi-Fi 6 / BT 5.3
Ethernet	Yes	Gigabit
HDMI ARC	Yes	Yes (with Dolby Digital decoding)
AirPlay 2	Yes	No
Room correction	EQ (parametric + graphic)	RoomFit
Chassis	Compact	Aluminum alloy
Dimensions (mm)	190 × 190 × 63	217 × 190 × 66
Weight	~1.84 kg	~2.5 kg
Price (EMiUZEK)	$399	$549

1. Power: What Can Each One Drive?

This is the most practical difference.

The WiiM Amp Pro delivers 60W per channel into 8Ω and 120W into 4Ω. That is plenty for most bookshelf speakers and many medium-size passive designs. If your speakers are easy to drive (higher sensitivity, 8Ω), the Amp Pro will fill a living room without breaking a sweat.

The WiiM Amp Ultra steps up to 100W per channel into 8Ω and 200W into 4Ω. That extra headroom matters for larger rooms, demanding floor-standing speakers, or listeners who play loud. More power also means the amp stays cleaner at high volume instead of clipping.

Pick the Amp Ultra if your speakers are power-hungry or your room is large. Pick the Amp Pro if you run efficient bookshelf speakers at normal volumes.

2. DAC and Sound Character

Both use ESS Sabre DAC chips, but different tiers.

WiiM Amp Pro: ESS ES9038Q2M, up to 24-bit/192kHz, with a measured THD+N of 0.0005%.
WiiM Amp Ultra: ESS ES9039Q2M (a higher-performance Sabre chip) plus TI OPA1612 op-amps and dual TI TPA3255 amplifier stages, THD+N ≤0.005%.

In practice, both sound clean and detailed for the price. The Amp Ultra’s newer DAC and better analog stage give it a small but real edge in resolution and low-level detail, especially through revealing speakers. Neither will embarrass you, but the Ultra is the more “audiophile” of the two.

3. Display and Daily Usability

Here the gap is obvious. The WiiM Amp Pro has no screen. You control everything from the WiiM Home app or your TV remote (via HDMI ARC). That is fine once it is set up, but there is no at-a-glance feedback.

The WiiM Amp Ultra adds a 3.5-inch glass touchscreen that shows album art, track info, volume, and settings. It sounds minor until you use it: skipping tracks, checking what is playing, or adjusting volume without reaching for a phone is genuinely nicer. If you like physical, visible control, the screen alone may justify the upgrade.

4. Connectivity and Streaming Protocols

Both cover the essentials: HDMI ARC (TV audio), optical, RCA line-in, USB audio, a subwoofer output, and wired Ethernet.

The differences:

Wi-Fi: Amp Pro uses Wi-Fi 6E; Amp Ultra uses Wi-Fi 6 (both more stable than the standard Amp’s Wi-Fi 5).
Bluetooth: 5.3 on both.
AirPlay 2: The WiiM Amp Pro supports AirPlay 2; the WiiM Amp Ultra does not. This is the single biggest reason to pick the Amp Pro if you live in the Apple ecosystem. iPhone, iPad, and Mac users can stream straight to the Amp Pro with system-wide AirPlay and Siri voice control. On the Ultra, Apple users fall back to Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Google Cast, or Bluetooth.

Both support Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, DLNA, and Roon Ready, so non-Apple streaming is identical.

Important for turntable owners: neither unit has a built-in phono stage. Connect a turntable through the RCA input only if it has its own phono preamp (or use an external one).

5. Room Correction and Tuning

Both let you tune the sound to your room.

The WiiM Amp Pro supports room correction with parametric EQ and a graphic EQ through the app. Capable, but generic.

The WiiM Amp Ultra uses WiiM’s branded RoomFit room correction, which measures your room and builds a correction profile automatically, plus parametric EQ. If your room is acoustically tricky (hard floors, odd shape), RoomFit saves you a lot of manual fiddling.

6. Build and Design

The Amp Ultra sits in an aluminum alloy chassis and feels more premium, with a slightly larger footprint (217 × 190 × 66 mm, ~2.5 kg). The Amp Pro is lighter (~1.84 kg) and more compact (190 × 190 × 63 mm). Neither is ugly; the Ultra just looks and feels like the more expensive product, which it is.

7. Price and Value

At EMiUZEK:

WiiM Amp Pro: $399
WiiM Amp Ultra: $549

That is a meaningful gap for what is, at the core, the same category of device. The Amp Pro earns its keep with AirPlay 2, Wi-Fi 6E, and a strong DAC at a lower price. The Amp Ultra earns its price through power, screen, and RoomFit — but the standard Amp Pro remains the better value for most Apple users and modest speaker setups.

8. Who Should Buy Which?

Buy the WiiM Amp Pro if you:

Use an iPhone, iPad, or Mac and want AirPlay 2 + Siri voice control
Run bookshelf or medium-efficiency speakers
Want the best price-to-performance in the lineup
Are happy controlling everything from an app or TV remote

Buy the WiiM Amp Ultra if you:

Drive floor-standing or hard-to-power speakers
Want a touchscreen for at-a-glance control
Prefer the latest ESS DAC and automatic RoomFit correction
Have a room that benefits from automatic room correction
Don’t depend on Apple AirPlay 2

9. The Verdict

There is no wrong answer, only the wrong fit.

For the typical listener building a first proper HiFi system — especially in the Apple ecosystem — the WiiM Amp Pro is the smarter buy: it keeps AirPlay 2, adds Wi-Fi 6E and a better DAC over the standard Amp, and saves you $150 versus the Ultra. Put that saving toward better speakers or a subwoofer.

Spend up on the WiiM Amp Ultra only if you will actually use what it adds: the extra power for big speakers, the touchscreen, and RoomFit. Those are real upgrades, not marketing fluff, but they matter most for bigger rooms, bigger speakers, and users who want the most polished experience WiiM offers in one box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the WiiM Amp Pro include speakers?
No. Both are integrated streaming amplifiers and require external passive speakers.

Can either connect to a TV?
Yes. Both support HDMI ARC, so you can use your TV remote to control volume. The Amp Ultra also decodes Dolby Digital over HDMI ARC.

Which has AirPlay 2?
Only the WiiM Amp Pro. The WiiM Amp Ultra does not support AirPlay 2; Apple users should use Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Google Cast, or Bluetooth.

Do I need a subwoofer?
Not at all, but both include a dedicated subwoofer output if you want deeper bass.

Can I use these with a turntable?
Yes, through the RCA line input, but only if your turntable has a built-in phono stage or you add an external phono preamp. Neither unit has a built-in phono input.

Shop the Comparison

WiiM Amp Pro — $399
WiiM Amp Ultra — $549
Want a separated, even more powerful path? See the WiiM Ultra + WiiM Vibelink Amp combo.

Related Comparisons

Still deciding which WiiM amplifier fits your setup? Read our WiiM AMP vs. WiiM AMP Pro comparison to see how the Amp Pro improves on the standard WiiM Amp — then choose between the Amp Pro and the Amp Ultra here.

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