Want Alexa? We reveal which Amazon Echo you should buy this Christmas
WANT to welcome Alexa into your household this Christmas? There are plenty of smart speakers to choose from.
We've rounded up the eight latest Amazon Echo speakers in the line-up, and help you decide which model is right for you.
Amazon Echo Dot
The Echo Dot is the cheapest and easiest way into the Alexa ecosystem.
It's always £50 or less, and offers very respectable sound for its price and size.
If you've never used an Alexa gadget before, this is probably the best option. It lets you find out if you like Alexa without paying a huge bill.
Also, your money isn't wasted if you decide to buy a more powerful Alexa speaker down the line. Simply put this Echo Dot in another room.
Amazon Echo line-up – the quick read
Here are the headline points you need to know:
- Amazon Echo Dot – the best Echo speaker for first-timers, thanks to its low price
- Amazon Echo Show 5 – the cheapest Echo with a screen, although it costs only slightly less than the bigger 8-inch model
- Amazon Echo – the main Echo speaker, with powerful audio for a reasonable price
- Amazon Echo Show 8 – an impressive screen with decent sound for a very respectable price
- Amazon Echo Sub – this will provide heaps of pounding bass to your existing Echo speaker
- Amazon Echo Plus – a pricier (and better sounding) version of the core Echo, with the same slick design
- Amazon Echo Studio – the ultimate Echo device for audiophiles who are looking for a proper speaker
- Amazon Echo Show 10 – Amazon's most expensive Alexa speaker has a huge 10-inch HD screen and great sound, but isn't for everyone
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Are you tempted to buy an Alexa speaker this year? If so, let us know in the comments!
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