Are you looking to upgrade your current Echo smart speaker, or make the jump to other Alexa-enabled devices? Here’s the current list of Echo devices available now.
| Echo smart speakers |   |   |   |   |   |   |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Flex | Echo Dot (3rd Gen) | Echo Dot (4th Gen) | Echo Dot with clock (4th Gen) | Echo (4th Gen) | Echo Studio | |
| Speakers | 0.6″ mini speaker | 1.6″ speaker | 1.6″ front-firing speaker | 1.6″ front-firing speaker | 3.0″ woofer and dual front-firing 0.8″ tweeters | 1.0″ tweeter, three 2.0″ mid-range speakers, and 5.3″ woofer |
| Line in/out | 3.5 mm line out | 3.5 mm line out | 3.5 mm line out | 3.5 mm line out | 3.5 mm line in/out | 3.5 mm or mini-optical Toslink line in |
| Dolby technology | No | No | No | No | Dolby audio | Dolby Atmos |
| Built-in Zigbee smart home hub* | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| LED display | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
*Zigbee is a wireless protocol that allows Amazon Echo devices to communicate with otherwise incompatible smart home tech.
Echo gadgets for the kids
The Echo Dot Kids Edition (4th Gen) has all the specs as the standard Dot and includes parental controls. Add an Echo Glow smart lamp that kids can control using their voice.
Echo devices with displays
| Echo smart displays |   |   |   |   |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Show 5 | Echo Show 8 | Echo Show | Echo Show 10 | |
| Screen | 5.5” with 960 x 480 resolution | 8.0” with 1280 x 800 resolution | 10.1” with 1280 x 800 resolution | 10.1” with 1280 x 800 resolution |
| Speakers | 1 x 1.7” | 2 x 2.0” | 2 x 2.2” | 2 x 1.0” tweeters + 3.0” woofer |
| Camera | 1MP | 1MP | 5MP | 13MP |
| Built-in Zigbee smart home hub | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Camera controls | Built-in camera shutter and microphone/camera off button | Built-in camera shutter and microphone/camera off button | Microphone/camera off button | Built-in camera shutter and microphone/camera off button |
| Motion | No | No | No | Yes |
Still not enough Alexa in your life? Echo Auto is designed to connect to your car and smartphone while you’re on the go. Ask Alexa to stream music, listen to music, make calls and more.
For higher quality audio
| Stream hi-fi music |   |   |
|---|---|---|
| Echo Link | Echo Link Amp | |
| Overview | Stream hi-fi music to your stereo system | Stream and amplify hi-fi music to your speakers |
| Streaming music | Yes | Yes |
| Amplifier | No | 2 channel, 60W at 8 Ohms, Class D Digital Amplifier |
| Works in a multi-room speaker group | Yes | Yes |
| Audio inputs | Analog (1 x L/R RCA), Digital (1 x Coaxial RCA, 1 x Optical Toslink) | Analog (1 x L/R RCA), Digital (1 x Coaxial RCA, 1 x Optical Toslink) |
| Audio outputs | Analog (1 x L/R RCA, 1 x Subwoofer RCA), Digital (1 x Coaxial RCA, 1 x Optical Toslink) | Analog (1 x L/R RCA, 1 x Subwoofer RCA), Digital (1 x Coaxial RCA, 1 x Optical Toslink), L/R Speaker Binding Posts |
| Headphones output | TPA6120A2 High Fidelity Stereo Headphone Amplifier with 3.5mm output jack | TPA6120A2 High Fidelity Stereo Headphone Amplifier with 3.5mm output jack |
| Analog line-out performance | Dynamic Range: min 94dB, THD: < 0.008%, Channel Separation: min 100dB | Dynamic Range: min 94dB, THD: < 0.008%, Channel Separation: min 100dB |
| Ethernet | 1xRJ45 connector | 1xRJ45 connector |
The Echo Sub adds 100 watts of deep bass to your compatible Echo smart speakers and displays.
Everything else with the Echo name attached
Echo Buds are Amazon’s answer to Apple AirPods, even though they look nothing alike. Instead of Siri, you get Alexa. Echo Buds also pack Bose active noise reduction (not noise cancellation) technology and cost roughly the same as Apple’s entry-level AirPods.
The Echo Wall Clock is like a regular wall clock, except this one connects to an Echo device and does a nice job displaying an analog timer.
And by invitation only…
Echo Frames aren’t for your pictures, they’re for your face. That’s right, Alexa is built right into stylish eyeglasses. They provide hands-free access to the voice assistant and are compatible with many prescription lenses. They can be yours, but only if Amazon invites you to buy them.
Amazon put a ring on it with its Echo Loop. Just talk to your ring like any normal person to set reminders, make calls and control your smart home devices. Like the Echo Frames, you have to request an invitation. Since this time we’re dealing with a ring, best to get down on one knee.
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