

Safe upgrade, not groundbreaking although does have better hardware.

Amazon Sidewalk takes a portion of your Wi-Fi signal and broadcasts it further, meaning outdoor smart gadgets have better connectivity.Can pair two of these bad boys for stereo sound for music or even home theater setup.3.5mm jack for both audio in and audio out.Most of the features of Echo Plus are for less.Zigbee is built in so can control compatible smart devices, like Philips Hue smart bulbs.Great sound quality even at high volumes - at a low price point.Video Review: Amazon Echo (4th Gen)ĬNET does a nice job with this review of the Amazon 4th Generation Echo. If you are considering upgrading from a previous model of the Echo or Amazon Echo Dot, you will appreciate familiar buttons on the top of the speaker: volume controls, the action button, the ability to mute the devices, etc. Next to the Echo Dot, the Amazon Echo mainstay (now in its 4th generation) remains probably one of the most cost-effective ways to get a quality smart speaker with everything Alexa. This speaker has a whole extra tweeter over last-gen Echo, so watch out Google Assistant! The most significant upgrade of this over the previous generation Echo is that you now get a three-inch woofer, dual firing tweeters, and Dolby processing. While reviews have been generally mixed about the new design and spherical shape, tech watchdog CNET says everything else about the fourth-generation Echo makes it one of the best smart speakers they have tested.” I’m sure this new round 4th-Gen speaker was right up there. The company said it sold “millions of units” of Echo devices during last year’s holiday shopping season alone. Last update on / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising APIīefore there was the Plus, Dot, Show, Glow, Auto, or Astro, there was the Amazon Echo.įor years now, Amazon’s first smart speaker namesake with Alexa has occupied Amazon’s Top Seller list.
