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,...

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 latest iteration of Amazon’s affordable smart speaker may be small and sweet, but it’s more than capable of punching above its weight

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...

Price: ; Rs 5,499

The Amazon Echo Dot speakers have always been a fun addition to a smart home ecosystem. I say fun because, though the speaker was meant to be a foundation stone for a smart home, many use it as a device where they could converse with Alexa and get...

The Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) smart speaker is priced at Rs 5,499 in India with a one-year warranty. The pricing is fair and one can expect it to be more attractive in the upcoming Prime Day sale and other festive sales to follow. Barring the absence...

Good sound for its size ; Now with gesture control ; Always on option ; With and without LED clock ; Small & compact ; Alexa

No audio jack ; Limited max. volume ; No hub function

The 5th generation Amazon Echo Dot is the best introduction to the world of Alexa voice control and smart Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speakers. However, we recommend waiting for the many sales it goes through the year. That's when you can grab the small sound...

Improved bass ; Compact design ; Seamless functionality

Distortion at high volumes

Compact, desktop-friendly design ; Temperature and motion-detection sensors ; Stable, reliable Wi-Fi connectivity ; Decent sound for a device of this size

Tap controls and functions don't work very well ; 3.5mm audio-out port removed

The Amazon Echo Dot has typically been an entry-level smart speaker meant for small rooms and personal listening, and the 5th-generation device is no different in this regard. Where it does see improvements is in the hardware, and the addition of a...

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...