Amazon Echo Dot (5th gen, 2022)

Improved audio ; Looks great ; Improved tap controls

No 3.5mm audio output

An audio upgrade on the previous model, the Amazon Echo Dot (5th generation) is now a capable music speaker, as well as a great smart speaker for smart home control and general enquiries. Overall, this is the best value smart speaker you can buy,...

Excellent guarantee ; Funky new designs ; Improved audio

3.5mm audio jack has been removed

Available in cute finishes with an improved guarantee and a year’s subscription to Kids+, the Amazon Echo Dot Kids (5th generation) is well worth the extra tenner over the standard Echo Dot. Amazon’s parental controls are brilliant, offering fine,...

Improved audio ; Better tap controls ; Display shows more information

3.5mm audio jack has been removed

With better audio and a smarter display than the original, the Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th generation) is an overall improvement and the best choice if you want a smart alarm clock. I love the new tap controls, although it would be better if there...

Convenient tap gestures ; Well-balanced sound ; Can serve as an Eero mesh network node

No 3.5mm jack ; Limited frequency range

The fifth-generation Amazon Echo Dot adds tap gestures and mesh networking, but is otherwise nearly identical to the previous version.

Impressively expansive sound ; Great Alexa integration ; Pleasing, understated aesthetic

Sound distortion at the higher ranges

The 5th Generation of Amazon’s affordable smart speaker may be small and sweet, but it’s more than capable of punching above its weight

Clock feature looks good ; Useful tap gestures ; Reasonable sound quality for the size

No more 3.5mm port ; Do you really need the clock?

Working just like the latest Amazon Echo Dot (5th generation), but with a rather neat-looking clock feature, this is the ideal smart speaker for most homes.

Improved sound quality ; Sound great in a pair ; Accessible price point

No AirPlay or Cast support ; No built-in Zigbee hub ; No 3.5mm port

Of all Amazon's Echo devices, the Echo Dot is the easiest to recommended to most people. It's got most of the same capabilities as its bigger, more expensive siblings and - with this year's improved speaker - the sound quality is better than it ever...

Exactly the same hardware as the grown-up Dot ; Colorful “Owl” and “Dragon” designs ; Two-year (rather than 90-day) warranty ; A year of steeply discounted Amazon Kids+ access

Kids+ content can be hit or miss ; TV shows and movies on Kids+ require a Fire Tablet or Echo Show

The Echo Dot Kids gives you a year’s worth of access to the massive Amazon Kids+ library for a fraction of the cost, while offering the same hardware and features as the superlative Echo Dot.

pros ; Great command pickup ; Excellent speakers ; Easy to set-up

Overwhelming app interface at times

All things considered, the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2023 release) remains one of the best mini smart speakers to get your hands on. Priced at ₹5,499, it has all the features that you could ask for, and the responsiveness is something that would put...

On the topic of price, I might recommend shelling out $10 more for the Echo Dot with Clock version, especially if you plan to use the Alexa speaker in a spot where having the time at a glance offers convenience. Otherwise, the Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)...