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Amazon Echo buying guide: Find out which smart speaker is right for you

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Amazon Echo buying guide: Find out which smart speaker is right for you
Explore the complete Echo family—from compact speakers to smart displays—and discover the perfect match for your home and lifestyle.

When the first Amazon Echo device launched in India 7 years ago, it created a new category in tech: The smart speaker. With a voice assistant, good audio quality, and a host of smart features, Echo smart speakers paved the way for a shift in how we use tech in our home. And, since then, the Echo family has only grown, allowing for more people to access the technology.

Given the fact that there are now so many Echo options out there, you might be wondering which is best for your wants or needs. Maybe you’re shopping for a new Echo smart speaker, or a smart display, or perhaps you’re looking to mix and match different devices throughout your home. No matter what you’re looking for, or why, below is a list of some of the most popular Echo smart speakers and what makes each one great.

Amazon Echo Show 8 is the latest addition to the Amazon Echo family of smart speakers.

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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
    Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
  • Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
  • Echo Pop
  • Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
  • Echo (4th Gen)
  • Echo Show 10
  • Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen)
  • Echo Spot
Explore the complete Echo family—from compact speakers to smart displays—and discover the perfect match for your home and lifestyle.

When the first Amazon Echo device launched in India 7 years ago, it created a new category in tech: The smart speaker. With a voice assistant, good audio quality, and a host of smart features, Echo smart speakers paved the way for a shift in how we use tech in our home. And, since then, the Echo family has only grown, allowing for more people to access the technology.

Given the fact that there are now so many Echo options out there, you might be wondering which is best for your wants or needs. Maybe you’re shopping for a new Echo smart speaker, or a smart display, or perhaps you’re looking to mix and match different devices throughout your home. No matter what you’re looking for, or why, below is a list of some of the most popular Echo smart speakers and what makes each one great.

Amazon Echo Show 8 is the latest addition to the Amazon Echo family of smart speakers.

  • Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
    Which Echo device is best for you

    The 5th Generation Echo Dot is the best-sounding Echo Dot yet, offering deeper bass and clearer vocals than all previous generations. It comes with motion detection, temperature sensor, Alexa, and Bluebooth. It is easy to control your compatible smart home appliances using simple voice commands through Alexa or automating them through pre-set Alexa routines. Available in Black, Blue, and White, get this Echo Dot to add convenience, simplicity, and fun to your everyday life–from setting reminders and managing smart home devices, to getting your daily dose of music, and more.

  • Echo Pop
    Which Echo device is best for you

    Echo Pop is a compact smart speaker with a front-facing directional speaker that delivers loud sound, balanced bass, and crisp vocals, all at an affordable price. Perfect for smaller spaces like hostel rooms or apartments, it brings Alexa to more corners of your home, letting you play music, listen to podcasts, control compatible smart home devices, or even get cricket scores. Available in Black, White, Purple, and Green, its stylish design and vibrant audio make it an easy way to add more colour, fun, and convenience to everyday life.

  • Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
    Which Echo device is best for you

    Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is a compact smart display with a 5.5” screen and built-in camera, designed to make daily life smarter and more connected. It delivers the best sound yet in the Echo Show 5 lineup, with double the bass and clearer vocals, making it great for music, video calls, or streaming content. Perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, or study spaces, it lets you monitor your home remotely, control compatible smart devices, check calendars, and watch compatible security feeds—all hands-free with Alexa.

  • Echo (4th Gen)
    Which Echo device is best for you

    Echo (4th Gen) steps things up a little, largely in terms of audio quality and a slightly larger footprint than the Echo Dot. Echo is still perfectly capable of acting as a smart assistant and controlling your compatible smart home devices, but its improved sound quality means that it's also great for listening to music. Echo also has an optional subwoofer attachment, if you're looking to up the sound quality—and it also supports Dolby Audio for even higher-end sound.

  • Echo Show 10
    Which Echo device is best for you

    Echo Show 10 steps things up a little in terms of features. Like Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 8, Echo Show 10 features a built-in a screen for visuals, and also has something that other Echo options don't have: the ability to move. That's right, Echo Show 10 can pan and zoom its camera around the room thanks to its motorised base. This allows it to see you no matter where you are in the room, making video calls or hands-free voice control possible from any angle. You can even use it as a security camera. Echo Show 10 is perfect for those who want one of the most advanced Echo options in the market.

  • Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen)
    Which Echo device is best for you

    Not only does Echo Show 8 have a speaker built into it, but it also has an 8-inch screen, which allows you to look up information, stream video content, and make video calls. Echo Show 8 is the perfect addition to a kitchen or any other room where you would want to see visuals alongside giving voice commands to Alexa as you go about your day. Perhaps you want to be able to see a recipe, or simply follow along on your favorite Prime Video show while you're cooking.

  • Echo Spot
    Which Echo device is best for you

    Echo Spot is a smart alarm clock designed to elevate the bedside experience with its colourful, customisable 2.83” display and new alarm sounds. Beyond telling time, it lets you wake up to music, see weather updates, check calendars, or view song titles at a glance, all powered by Alexa voice control. Its compact size, vibrant front-firing speaker, and options for personalised clock faces make it both functional and stylish for any bedroom setup. With support for music streaming, smart home routines, and everyday Alexa features, Echo Spot brings convenience, comfort, and vibrant sound to your bedside.

Customers can get these Echo smart speakers and smart displays, and other devices such as Fire TV Stick and Kindle Paperwhite at great deals of up to 50% off during the Amazon Great Indian Festival.

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    Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
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    Echo Pop
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    Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
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    Echo (4th Gen)
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    Echo Show 10
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    Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen)
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    Echo Spot