Initially came smart speakers and presently we have smart shows. The trend which started with Amazon’s Alexa-powered Echo Show presently includes smart displays powered by Google Assistant. The latest is LG’s XBOOM AI ThinQ WK9, a smart panel made by LG in collaboration with Google.
The LG XBOOM AI ThinQ WK9 (LG XBOOM WK9 for short) shares a same design and style to the JBL Link See – a present sandwiched between 2 speakers, though the front of the LG XBOOM WK9 is rectangular with curved corners and not oval including the JBL.
The smart display’s selling point is its audio. Unlike most smart reveals that push audio overall performance to the back burner, LG has focused on this. The audio experience of the smart panel was produced in partnership with Meridian Audio – an industry leader in audio solutions. LG says they worked alongside on promoting the XBOOM WK9 with high-fidelity sound, accurate bass, and a precise vocal definition despite its small dimensions.
The LG XBOOM WK9 has an 8-inch HD panel flanked by 2 20W speakers. It moreover has a 5MP camera for video calls, a feature missing on Google’s own Home Hub smart panel. It ships in black, weighs 1.51kg and has a power rating of 5.6W.
Due to the fact it is powered by Google Assistant, you can use the smart panel to control your smart gadgets that work with Google Assistant or use it to control most LG ThinQ products.
The LG XBOOM AI ThinQ WK9 is estimated at about $300 however holiday savings need to let you take it for significantly less after it goes on sale.