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In a world where tech-savvy people are expected to get a new smartphone every 12 months, waiting six years for a product can feel like an eternity. But that’s how long it took Bowers & Wilkins to make a brand-new version of its famous Zeppelin wireless speaker, which looks like an air balloon.
- Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin specifications
- Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin review: Design
- Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin review: Sound quality
- Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin review: Performance
- Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin review: Connectivity
- Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin review: Price and release date
- Final Words
- FAQs
The new (and suffix-less) Zeppelin is a return to the speaker’s simplest and most effective name for its much-anticipated return in 2021, since B&W only cares about wireless streaming these days and not about physical connections. In order to do this, the Zeppelin works with AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, which is a relatively new codec that supports high-resolution audio and is supported by B&W in its latest headphones.
Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin specifications
Finishes | x2 |
Weight | 6.5kg |
Power output | 240W |
Connections | USB-C (service only) |
Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin review: Design

When the first Zeppelin came out 15 years ago as an iPod speaker dock, it was, as you might expect, in the shape of a Zeppelin. Each new version that came after it added new features but kept what quickly became an iconic shape. The Zeppelin 2021 looks like what? You’ve guessed it..
At 210 x 650 x 194mm (h x w x d) and 6.5kg, it’s a pretty big and intimidating piece of equipment. However, thanks to the metal pedestal in the middle, it doesn’t need a very wide place to stand. From the bottom of the enclosure, there is a dimmable light that shines onto that stand. No one can really figure out why. It comes in Midnight Grey, which is black, or Pearl Grey, which is more easily recognized as grey. You can get this speaker from its official website.
Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin review: Sound quality
There’s no denying how well its sounds are separated and how well-defined its soundstage is. When wide stereo effects or pans are used in a recording, the Bowers & Wilkins gives a clear indication of what’s happening on the left or right. But the Zeppelin doesn’t do much more than hint at the kind of focus and staging that can be done with a pair of speakers.
Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin review: Performance

This 2.1 speaker system is powered by a 240-Watt Class-D amplifier. The Zeppelin has a 192kHz/24bit Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) and a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) feature for its internal filtering and tone-control functions. The amount of engineering that went into making the Zeppelin shows how far B&W goes to get as much performance as possible out of their products.
Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin review: Connectivity
Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth are all on board for easy and high-quality wireless connections, and the Bowers & Wilkins Music App adds even more options.
By the standards of companies that aren’t Sonos, it’s a clean, good-looking, and fairly responsive control app. It’s also where you can access a bunch of streaming services, such as Deezer, Qobuz, Tidal, TuneIn, Last.fm, and SoundCloud, among others.
Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin review: Price and release date
which has new features, some of which fix problems with the old ones, to fit in with the way people stream today. Taking inflation into account, the new Zeppelin costs about the same as the old one, at $799. Obviously, I can’t wait to see what this new Zeppelin has to offer.
Final Words
The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin 2021 is a big, smart home speaker with a unique design that looks like a zeppelin. It is meant to be the centrepiece of your home decor. It stands on a metal base, and a purple LED light under the speaker makes it look like it is floating. It comes with Alexa built in, and its companion app can be linked to music streaming apps like Deezer, SoundCloud, and Tidal.
Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Ratings
Pros
- open and spacious soundstage.
- Alexa built-in.
Cons
- Expensive
FAQs
Is Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin worth it?
Music sounds good on the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin 2021. It has a balanced sound profile that makes it good for listening to a wide range of music, and the high-bass range has a bit of warmth and boom.
Why is my Zeppelin flashing red?
Zeppelin has gone into “protect mode” when a red flashing light comes on. Please use the button to the right of this page to get in touch with us if you need more help.
How do I turn off Zeppelin wireless?
You don’t have to turn off your Zeppelin. After 20 minutes of not being used, the Zeppelin will go into a power-saving mode on its own. To turn off your Zeppelin completely, disconnect the power cord.