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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1587 reviews

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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good to Use!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently purchased the Amazon Echo Dot and it has exceeded my expectations. It's a great example of smart technology that has been simplified to perform a single, specific task in a time when smart technology may sometimes seem overwhelming. The combination of a high-tech watch and Alexa's brainpower has made my regular tasks much more manageable and enjoyable. The Echo Dot adapts easily to my needs, whether I'm setting an alarm to gently wake me up in the morning or just listening to my favorite music. This smart speaker has seamlessly integrated into my life at home and become an essential tool. The Echo Dot with clock has undeniably merited its five-star rating for its top-notch functionality, sleek design, and helpful contribution to today's simplified lifestyle.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New Echo

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have no complain works as expected, except that with some consonant vibrations, speaker quality can be recogniced. Amazon still needs better quality speakers but for what you pay for it, its ok.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Product!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's seriously stylish and incredibly effective! I mean, just look at it – it's like a little piece of modern art for my home! And the best part? It's not just a pretty face – the performance is top-notch too. The sound quality is amazing, and Alexa is like my personal assistant, always ready to help with anything I need. Whether I'm playing music, setting reminders, or controlling my smart home devices, the Echo Dot handles it all with ease. Honestly, it's the perfect combination of style and functionality – I'm totally obsessed!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound quality is good!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound quality of this compact smart speaker is remarkable, especially considering its affordable price. Alexa's voice comes through crisp and clear, making it a fantastic addition to any room without compromising on audio performance.Whether I need to check the time at a glance, set timers, or get real-time weather updates, the LED display proves to be a handy feature. The device seamlessly integrates into my daily routine, and the Glacier White finish adds a touch of elegance to its design. Recommend it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price, great features.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first Alexa device and it was a great price on bestbuy.com. I've never had any smart devices for my home before and I'm still getting used to controlling things with my voice. I mostly use Alexa to control my smart lights and tv and it alerts me whenever there is movement at my Ring doorbell, which is a nice safety tool. I'm looking forward to exploring all the different things I can do with the Echo Dot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Alexa

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It helped me a lot when cooking, it helps me with cooking times, in addition to that it helped me wake up at the right time with its alarm and I can also control my lights by voice, the best purchase of my life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Alexa

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It helped me a lot when cooking, it helps me with cooking times, in addition to that it helped me wake up at the right time with its alarm and I can also control my lights by voice, the best purchase of my life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Echo dot

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound quality is excellent especially when you pair two of them together like i did its like surround sound in my room

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was having difficulty figuring it out at first. But the people at best buy were able to help me figure out my new alexa. I love that little thing, So knowledgeable so much information, The possibilities are endless.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly Recommended

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use it everyday! Alexa turns on/off all of my electronics which is big for my gaming setup and TVs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Echo dots

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have one of these in every room of our house and a couple at our business. Also, we love how easy they are to use and set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazon - Echo dot (5th Gen, 2022 release)

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the sound quality. The voice recognition feature is great as it understand commands accurately. It is also able to connect with other Echo devices for different functions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Echo

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent product, sounds great and is very responsive to voice commands. The perfect little aasistant around the house.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speaker

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little speaker easy to set up and great for music, weather connecting with family members and best of all teaching kid's different languages.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple and helpful

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to connect and Alexa understands me when I speak like I’m talking to an actual person. She even understands my slang talk which Siri can never understand or hold a conversation. I’ll be adding several more to my network around the house, because I never realized just how much I actually use Alexa which is much easier than grabbing my phone to Google a question or anything basically.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BUY IT

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its a very good product for its price and love the color.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this in my kitchen. I use it to help set timers when i am cooking and have a lot of distractions going on. When i get up to make my morning coffee i ask her for the weather, top highlights for the day, then I play music on it to help set my mood. The speakers are good quality. No static or distortion that sometimes happens with smaller devices. I would definitely recommend. Very versatile and can do so many functions. Pairs easily with other smart devices in the home to give you voice control over those items as well. I did wait until it was on sale. They seem to have sales prices on the echoes fairly often so definitely worth the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Alexa 5th Gen by BestBuy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product is awesome. The quality of the product is excellent. The packaging is so good. I used ask Alexa "what are lastest offer available in BestBuy?" ... ha ha ha

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    best buy of the year

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    More useful than I thought, I can control the television, the lights, my video game and even my microwave with my simple voice, highly recommended

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just good

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The speaker delivers clear and crisp sound quality, making it great for playing music, making calls, or listening to podcasts. It also has a built-in temperature sensor and can control smart home devices like lights, thermostats, and security cameras. The Echo Dot 5th gen can be controlled using voice commands or through the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet, giving you convenient control over your smart home devices from anywhere. One downside to the Echo Dot 5th gen is that it lacks a built-in smart home hub, so you'll need to purchase a separate hub if you want to connect certain devices. Additionally, while the sound quality is impressive for a small speaker, it may not be sufficient for those who are looking for high-fidelity audio. Overall, the Amazon Echo Dot 5th generation is a versatile and affordable smart speaker that is perfect for those who are looking to incorporate smart home technology into their lives. Its sound quality, design, and ease of use make it a great choice for anyone who wants to stay connected and in control of their smart home devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend

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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews

The analysis of all aggregated expert reviews shows that the reviewers are positive about bass quality, design, usability and size. Editors are less positive about connectivity. Using an algorithm based on product age, reviewers ratings history, popularity, product category expertise and other factors, this product gets an alaTest Expert Rating of 96/100 = Excellent quality.
  • TechRadarRating, 4 out of 5Jen Allen on November 24, 2022

    Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th gen) reviewRefining an already successful smart speaker

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  • Tom's GuideNovember 8, 2022

    Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) reviewThe Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) is an affordable smart home entry point with Alexa on standby and good sound for its size. A room temperature sensor and eero built-in make the Echo Dot more intuitive, t

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  • Tom's GuideOctober 28, 2022

    Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th Gen) reviewThe Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th Gen) is upgraded with a multi-functional display, better sound performance and other new perks that can enhance your smart home.

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  • Android CentralRating, 4.5 out of 5October 21, 2022

    Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th gen, 2022) review: Can't judge a smart speaker by its coverJust when it seems there's nothing else that could be packed into Amazon's small smart speakers, it goes and releases the new Echo Dot with Clock (2022) and proves us wrong. But is the update worth th Doing more with less...space.

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  • What Hi-Fi?Rating, 5 out of 5What Hi-Fi? on May 22, 2023

    Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation) reviewThe 5th Generation of Amazon's Echo Dot really hits the spot

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  • Pocket-lintRating, 4.5 out of 5Cam Bunton on November 29, 2023

    Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th gen) review: A great all-round packageAdding a super useful LED display to an already fantastically useful speaker, makes this a stellar smart home speaker from Amazon.

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  • techhive.comRating, 4.5 out of 5Ben Patterson on October 31, 2022

    Amazon Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen)Amazon's child-focused Echo Dot comes with the same hardware as the grown-up Dot, plus a year's worth of steeply discounted kids content.

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  • mysmartpriceKetan Pratap on July 18, 2023

    Echo Dot 5th Gen Review - Pros and cons, Verdict | MySmartPriceEcho Dot (5th gen) is the latest entry-level smart speaker, and it is the best so far from Amazon. Should you buy it? We answer that in our review. Echo Dot (5th gen) is the latest entry-level smart speaker, and it is the best so far from Amazon

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